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Hartenstein (calf) finished with 14 points (5-6 FG, 4-9 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one block across 33 minutes during Sunday's 118-108 victory over the Trail Blazers.

After missing the Thunder's previous five contests with a strained left calf, Hartenstein returned to action with no restrictions Sunday. The center got off to a delayed start to the season after suffering a non-displaced fracture in his left hand during the preseason, but since debuting Nov. 20, Hartenstein is averaging 11.8 points, 12.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals in 29.9 minutes per game over 25 appearances. His production and minutes could take a hit once Chet Holmgren (hip) is back in action, but the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft is unlikely to be ready to play until some point after the All-Star break.

Kessler (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Kessler likely injured his left shoulder during the Jazz's 125-103 loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday, during which he registered 11 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 29 minutes. Kyle Filipowski and Drew Eubanks would be the top candidates to start at center Monday if Kessler is not cleared to play.

Collins (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Milwaukee, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Collins was unable to play in Saturday's 125-103 loss to the Grizzlies due to an illness, but the veteran forward has a chance to return Monday. Collins has played in just two games since Dec. 21 due to a hip injury, and more recently, his illness. Svi Mykhailiuk could remain in the starting lineup if Collins is not cleared to play.

Kelley signed a two-way contract with the Mavericks on Sunday.

Since going undrafted out of Oregon State in 2020, Kelley has yet to make his NBA debut, but he could get the chance to do so in the near future with the Mavericks, who are without centers Dereck Lively (ankle) and Maxi Kleber (foot) due to long-term injuries. Dwight Powell (hip) will also remain out for Monday's game against the Wizards, so Kelley could enter the rotation right away as a backup to Daniel Gafford. Over his 23 appearances in the G League this season with the South Bay Lakers, the seven-footer averaged 11.0 points (on 67.5 percent shooting from the field), 7.2 rebounds, 2.4 blocks and 1.7 assists in 27.6 minutes per game.

Powell (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Powell will be sidelined for a fifth straight game due to a right hip strain, but Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com relays that the Mavericks have some optimism that he'll be available during the team's upcoming five-game road trip that begins Wednesday in New Orleans. With Powell sidelined for at least Monday's contest and with Dereck Lively (ankle) and Maxi Kleber (foot) out indefinitely, Markieff Morris could enter the rotation as the primary backup to starting center Daniel Gafford.

Williams is off the Hornets' injury report for Monday's matchup versus the Lakers.

Williams sat out of Saturday's win over the Pelicans due to right foot tendon injury management, though he has been cleared to face off against the Lakers on Monday at home. The big man has averaged 23.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 steals in 32.6 minutes per contest over his last five appearances.

Davis (foot) is probable for Monday's game against Charlotte, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Davis has been a mainstay on the injury report due to left foot plantar fasciitis, though he is expected to suit up for the first half of the club's back-to-back set. The star big man has appeared in four consecutive outings for the Lakers, during which he has averaged 26.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.8 blocks and 1.5 steals across 34.0 minutes per game.

Horford (toe) is questionable for Monday's game against Houston, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Horford has played in each of the Celtics' last two games since he sat out of Wednesday's win over the Clippers due to the left great toe sprain. If the veteran big man is sidelined Monday, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta are candidates for a bump in minutes.

Hukporti (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Hukporti is still working to recover from the illness that kept him from playing in Saturday's 143-120 win over the Kings. He has seen sparse playing time for the Knicks this season when available, so his potential absence Monday won't affect the team's rotation.

Poeltl (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game agianst the Pelicans, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Poeltl is dealing with back stiffness, which puts his status for Monday's game in jeopardy. Chris Boucher and Orlando Robinson would see increased playing time if either or both of Poeltl and Kelly Olynyk (calf) are unable to play. Since and including Jan. 1, Poeltl has averaged 13.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks over 29.9 minutes per game.