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Bitadze logged 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and three steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 89-88 loss to Miami.

Bitadze led Orlando in blocked shots Thursday, and he was one of three Magic players to register three steals. A last-second tipped shot late in the fourth quarter brought Bitadze to double-digt points and gave him his 11th double-double of the season. Five of those double-doubles have come over his last seven outings, and over that span he has averaged 13.1 points on 60.6 percent shooting, 12.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 steals over 29.4 minutes per game.

Len will start Thursday's game against the Pistons at center, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Len will enter the starting lineup for the third time with season while Domantas Sabonis (illness) sits out Thursday evening. Len's last start dates back to Nov. 18 against the Hawks, when he logged two points, three rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 17 minutes.

Turner ended Thursday's 120-114 loss to Oklahoma City with 12 points (4-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and five blocks across 33 minutes.

Turner entered Thursday's game a bit banged up with a right oblique contusion, but he made a strong impact on both ends of the court while leading all players in blocks and rebounds in a double-double showcase. Turner matched a season high in blocks, having done so in three outings. He has recorded a double-double in five contests so far this season.

Hartenstein ended with 11 points (3-6 FG, 5-8 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block in 34 minutes during Thursday's 120-114 victory over Indiana.

Hartenstein held things down in the paint in Thursday's contest, leading all players in rebounds while ending as one of four Thunder players in double figures in scoring in a double-double performance. Hartenstein has hauled in 10 or more boards in 12 outings this season, posting a double-double in 11 of those 12 contests.

Duren (ankle) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Duren will suit up following a probable tag due to a sprained left ankle. The big man has appeared in four consecutive outings since missing the club's Dec. 12 loss to Boston due to a wrist injury, and in the month of December, he has averaged 9.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals across 27.0 minutes per contest while shooting 70.0 percent from the field in seven matchups.

Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Williams was added to the injury report as questionable due to a right ankle sprain, and the medical staff has ultimately determined that he can't go Thursday. Deni Avdija should be in line for an uptick in opportunities as a result.

Sabonis (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pistons, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Sabonis will miss his first outing since Nov. 18 due to the illness, and his next chance to feature will come Saturday against the Lakers. With the star big man sidelined, Trey Lyles and Isaac Jones are candidates to receive an uptick in playing time.

Bol (knee) won't play Friday against the Mavericks.

Bol will miss another matchup while dealing with a bruised knee. His next chance to take the court will arrive Saturday against the Warriors.

Valanciunas is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

Alexandre Sarr has been upgraded from questionable to available for Thursday's matchup after missing Washington's previous contest due to lower back soreness. This means the veteran Valanciunas will move back to his regular role off the bench. The 13-year veteran is averaging 10.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game across 20 appearances off the bench in 2024-25.

Lively is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Suns due to a left hip contusion.

Lively is in danger of missing his first game since Dec. 1 on Friday due to a hip injury. If the 20-year-old big man is unable to suit up against Phoenix, Daniel Gafford, Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell are candidates to receive increased playing time.