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Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City.

Porzingis was initially listed as questionable and participated in Wednesday's shootaround. However, the viral illness that has kept him from playing since Feb. 26 will once again relegated him to the sideline. Al Horford (toe), Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta will continue to serve as Boston's primary big men while Porzingis is out of action.

Hayes (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Thursday will be the third game in a row that Hayes will miss due to a right knee contusion. It's unclear whether he'll be available for the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back set Friday against the Nuggets. Alex Len started at center against the Nets on Tuesday and figures to continue doing so until Hayes is cleared to return.

Sabonis (hamstring) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Sabonis was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain at the beginning of March, which has sidelined him for the past five games. However, his availability at practice is a good sign, and he's scheduled to be re-evaluated shortly. Sabonis' status for Thursday's game against the Kings should be known when the Kings release their official injury report Wednesday evening.

Richards is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to right ankle soreness.

This appears to be a new injury for Richards, leaving the Suns shorthanded in the frontcourt. With Richards expected to sit out, Mason Plumlee could claim the starting spot, and guys like Royce O'Neale and Bol Bol could potentially soak up additional minutes as well.

Eubanks (hip) will be available for Wednesday's game against Miami.

After sitting out Tuesday's 127-120 loss to the Pelicans due to left hip soreness, Eubanks will be ready to go for the second leg of a back-to-back set. With Kawhi Leonard (knee), Norman Powell (hamstring) and Ben Simmons (knee) all sitting out Wednesday, the Clippers will likely have room in the rotation for Eubanks as backup center.

Capela has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets due to personal reasons, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Capela is slated to miss his first game since the All-Star break. He's played more than 20 minutes only once over his last 10 appearances. Still, in Capela's absence, Dominick Barlow is a candidate for a bigger reserve role behind Onyeka Okongwu.

Porzingis (illness) participated in Wednesday's morning shootaround, Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog.com reports.

Porzingis has missed six straight games and seven of the past eight for Boston, but he's trending in the right direction for a potential return. If he does receive the green light to suit up, Porzingis could be eased back into things for the Celtics in the form of restrictions.

Missi supplied nine points (3-6 FG, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 127-120 win over the Clippers.

Missi limped back to the locker room with 2:59 remaining in the first quarter due to an apparent ankle injury, but he returned to the game midway through the second quarter. Missi's fantasy production has left a lot to be desired in recent weeks, as he's averaging 10.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.8 blocks in 26.8 minutes over his last 10 games.

Zubac accumulated 19 points (9-12 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and four blocks over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 127-120 loss to the Pelicans.

Zubac swatted at least four shots for the fourth time this campaign while recording his 43rd double-double. This was also his seventh contest with at least five dimes as he continues to improve as a facilitator. Through 63 regular-season contests, Zubac is on pace to post top-40 value in nine-category formats with 16.0 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 blocks in 32.6 minutes per contest.

Reed closed with zero points (0-1 FG) and two rebounds over two minutes during Tuesday's 123-103 victory over the Wizards.

Reed left the bench for the first time in the past four games, continuing his disappointing season. Despite his per-minute abilities, Reed is firmly placed behind both Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart as the third-string center. Given Reed has played a grand total of just 38 minutes over the past nine games, there is no reason to think he will be challenging either player for his spot in the rotation.