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Kessler (rest) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets.

Kessler will return to action Wednesday after sitting out Utah's previous contest for rest purposes. The 23-year-old center should reclaim his starting spot from Drew Eubanks against Charlotte.

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

Davis has been a mainstay on the injury report throughout the first half of the season due to left foot plantar fasciitis, though he is expected to suit up against the Heat. The superstar big man has missed only two matchups this season, and he has played in each of the Lakers' last four outings, during which he has averaged 24.8 points, 14.3 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 35.5 minutes per contest.

Collins (hip) remains out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Collins' absence streak with a hip injury will extend to six games Wednesday, and his next shot to take the floor for the Jazz arrives Friday against the Pelicans. With Lauri Markkanen (back) ruled out against Charlotte as well, the bulk of Utah's frontcourt minutes should be divvied up among the likes of Micah Potter, Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski and Cody Williams.

Ware (foot) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

After notching his first career double-double off Miami's bench in Monday's game against the Clippers, Ware is managing right foot soreness but is likely to play Wednesday. The rookie big man is averaging 11.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 threes in 20.0 minutes while shooting 65.5 percent from the floor over his last eight games. The Heat may need Ware to play a significant role against Los Angeles if Bam Adebayo (back) remains sidelined.

Adebayo (back) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Lakers.

Adebayo missed Monday's contest against the Clippers due to a back injury and is in danger of missing a second consecutive game. If Adebayo can't play Wednesday, the Heat will likely rely on Kevin Love and Kel'el Ware as the primary big men again.

Huff (knee) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Spurs.

Huff is dealing with left knee soreness, though he is expected to suit up Wednesday. The big man was held out of Monday's loss to the Rockets due to coach's decision. Over his last five outings, he has averaged 5.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per contest. Huff will likely continue to receive little playing time unless injuries arise at the center position.

Jackson-Davis (thumb) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Jackson-Davis is expected to suit up after sustaining the sprained right thumb in Monday's loss to Toronto, during which he recorded three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and a steal across 30 minutes. If the second-year pro is sidelined against the Timberwolves, Kevon Looney should see a bump in minutes. Over his last five appearances, Jackson-Davis has averaged 9.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.2 minutes per contest.

Sims (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

After being a late scratch ahead of Monday's loss to the Pistons, Sims is in danger of missing consecutive games Wednesday due to lower back spasms. If the 26-year-old big man can't play, the Knicks would likely look to lean on Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) if he's available, and Precious Achiuwa would handle New York's backup center role against Philadelphia.

Drummond (toe) will remain out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, but he's considered day-to-day after resuming on-court work, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Drummond will miss his fifth straight game with a left toe sprain, but he could be trending toward returning to the floor sooner rather than later. In the 26 games he's played this season, the veteran big man has averaged 7.0 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 18.9 minutes per contest.

Embiid (foot) remains out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, but the 76ers are continuing to view the center as day-to-day, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Embiid will miss his fifth straight game Tuesday due to a left foot strain, but since he's still being labeled as day-to-day, he could have a chance at making it back for the second leg of the back-to-back set Wednesday versus the Knicks. Andre Drummond (toe) is also sitting out Tuesday, so Guerschon Yabusele should again be in store for significant minutes as the 76ers' top center.