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Len closed with zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds, two assists and one block in 13 minutes during Monday's 111-108 loss to the Nets.

Len moved into the starting lineup, replacing Jaxson Hayes, who was ruled out with a knee injury. Despite the promotion, Len offered very little in terms of tangible production, failing to score for the fourth consecutive game. Having suited up only twice in the past eight games, Len's role appears to be on a knife's edge, typically resulting in very little playing time, if any.

Head coach Billy Donovan said after Monday's 121-103 win over the Pacers that Vucevic (calf) will "eventually" return to the starting lineup, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. He posted 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), 11 rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes off the bench.

Vucevic came off the bench during his return from a seven-game absence streak due to a calf injury, recording his 37th outing with a double-double or better over 57 regular-season appearances. The star big man will likely continue to operate under a minutes restriction as the club ramps him back up to playing form slowly, meaning Zach Collins should continue to receive the starting nod.

Porzingis announced via his personal X account Monday that he's dealing with an unidentified viral illness and remains without a timetable for a return.

Porzingis stated that he's working with the team's medical staff to fully identify and treat the illness, but he is improving. The big man has missed Boston's last six matchups due to illness and will presumably miss at least a few more games while on the road to recovery.

Vucevic will come off the bench in Monday's game against Indiana.

Vucevic is set to return from a seven-game absence streak due to a calf injury, though he'll operate under a minutes restriction of 26-to-28 minutes off the bench, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network. The veteran big man has averaged 15.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 30.8 minutes per game in his last five outings.

Huff is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Suns on Monday.

Huff has seen inconsistent playing time with the Grizzlies, but the big man will make his second start of the season Monday due to the absences of Zach Edey (ankle) and Jaren Jackson (ankle). Huff's first start was Nov. 13 against the Lakers, and he finished that game with six points, three rebounds, one block and one steal over 13 minutes.

Nurkic (neck) will play Monday against Miami.

Nurkic was trending in the right direction leading up to tipoff, and the team has since confirmed that he'll be available following a one-game absence. He's averaging 7.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks over his last eight games.

Drummond (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Hawks, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Drummond is the latest casualty of a depleted Sixers team for this clash Monday. His next chance to play will come against the Raptors on Wednesday.

Robinson will start in Monday's game against Washington, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

The big man will receive the starting nod due to Jakob Poeltl (rest) being sidelined. Robinson has started in three outings this season, during which he has averaged 8.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.7 steals across 25.3 minutes per contest.

Len will start in Monday's game against Brooklyn, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

The veteran big man will supplant Jarred Vanderbilt in the starting five due to Jaxson Hayes (knee) being sidelined. Vanderbilt drew the start at center during Saturday's loss to Boston, though Len will join the first unit against the Nets after receiving a DNP via coach's decision in each of the Lakers' last two outings.

Kornet is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Jazz on Monday.

Kornet will make his fourth start since the beginning of March due to the absences of Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Al Horford (toe). Kornet has averaged 5.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 blocks over 23.2 minutes per game over his last five outings.