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Claxton posted 12 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds, six blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 104-83 win over the Hornets.

Claxton recorded a season-high six blocked shots, helping the Nets to a rare victory. It's been a disappointing season for Claxton, averaging 9.7 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.2 combined steals and blocks. However, with both Noah Clowney (ankle) and Day'Ron Sharpe (hamstring) now sidelined, he could be forced into more minutes, at least for the short-term.

Sabonis had 13 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, 11 assists, one block and one steal in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 117-104 loss to the 76ers.

Sabonis registered his eighth triple-double of the season Wednesday, but his 13 points were just two shy of a season low set during the Nov. 13 win over Phoenix. Over his last 10 games, the star big man has averaged 21.8 points, 17.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 37.7 minutes while shooting 60.0 percent from beyond the arc. With De'Aaron Fox a potential trade candidate ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, Sabonis could become the definitive focal point of Sacramento's offense down the stretch if the star guard is ultimately dealt.

Jackson-Davis will come off the bench during Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Jackson-Davis started the last three games for the Warriors, but head coach Steve Kerr and his coaching staff have decided to go with Quinten Post as a starter for Wednesday's game against the Thunder. The second-round pick has played well as one of Golden State's two-way players, averaging 7.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from beyond the arc.

Sharpe left Wednesday's game against the Hornets with 5:52 remaining in the second quarter due to left hamstring tightness and won't return, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Sharpe played 10 minutes and recorded five points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and one assist before departing. While the Nets haven't provided official word on the severity of Sharpe's injury, even mild hamstring injuries often require a few days to heal, so the fourth-year center could face an uphill battle to play in the Nets' next game Saturday at Houston. Trendon Watford served as Nicolas Claxton's primary backup in the second half of Wednesday's contest and will likely be in the rotation Saturday if Sharpe can't play.

Reid (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Reid will miss his first game of the season Wednesday, with the veteran big man battling an illness. The Timberwolves will likely lean on Julius Randle, Luka Garza and Leonard Miller to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt in his absence.

Kessler (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

Kessler has missed the last two games for the Jazz due to a left shoulder contusion. The 23-year-old big man has been having the best season of his career for Utah, averaging career-high numbers across the board, posting 11.3 points, 11.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.4 blocks per game. He's also shooting a career-high 73 percent from the floor and 40 percent from beyond the arc.

Collins (illness) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

Collins has missed the last three games for the Jazz with an illness and might be stuck on the sideline for a fourth straight game Thursday against Minnesota. Drew Eubanks and Kyle Filipowski could see more time on the floor if the veteran big man can't play Thursday.

Kornet won't start Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Kornet picked up a spot start Monday due to Derrick White (leg) and Al Horford (toe) being sidelined. Although Horford remains out Wednesday, White is healthy and will take Kornet's spot in the first unit.

Sengun (calf) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.

Sengun is coming off an impressive performance in Tuesday's win against the Hawks, recording a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The talented big man might not be able to get back on the floor for Thursday's game in Memphis, which could lead to more time for Steven Adams (ankle) if he plays. Jock Landale and Jeff Green might get more minutes, depending on the status of Sengun and Adams.

Adams (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.

The veteran big man was a late scratch in Tuesday's game against the Hawks with left ankle soreness, and Adams' status remains uncertain ahead of Thursday's action. Jock Landale came off Houston's bench for 16 minutes against Atlanta as the backup center in Adams' stead, and the former could play a big role down low for the Rockets if Alperen Sengun (calf) joins the latter on the sidelines against Memphis.