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Porzingis (back) has been cleared to play Monday against Dallas.

Porzingis was added to the injury report as probable leading up to tipoff, and he's since been given the green light to take the court. He'll be a candidate to start Monday, with both Al Horford (calf) and Quinten Post (foot) out.

Huff is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Magic, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.

The Pacers are deploying a bigger opening group Monday, sending Quenton Jackson to the bench in favor of Huff. Over his last eight appearances as a starter, Huff has averaged 12.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.6 three-pointers in 27.3 minutes per game.

Allen (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Allen's streak of absences will extend to nine games as he continues to battle right knee tendinitis. He stayed in Cleveland during the Cavs' last road trip to rehab, and he's evidently not all that close to returning yet considering he's already been ruled out for Tuesday.

Williams (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Nets.

The 28-year-old big man is sitting out the second half of Portland's back-to-back set. Yang Hansen was summoned from the G League's Rip City Remix earlier Monday and could enter the rotation behind Donovan Clingan versus Brooklyn. Sidy Cissoko is also a candidate to see increased playing time.

Claxton (rest) is off the injury report for Monday's game against Portland, per C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News.

After missing Sunday's loss to the Kings, Claxton is set to return to the court Monday. The rebuilding Nets are beginning to dial back Claxton's workload, with the big man averaging 7.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.8 blocks in 21.2 minutes per tilt over his last six games.

Portland recalled Hansen from the G League's Rip City Remix on Monday.

The Trail Blazers will play the second leg of a back-to-back set Monday, so Hansen will be summoned to provide further depth in the frontcourt in the event Robert Williams (knee) is rested. Even if Williams ends up sitting out, Hansen won't be assured a spot in the Portland rotation, as interim head coach Tiago Splitter could turn to Sidy Cissoko to serve as a small-ball center when starter Donovan Clingan is off the court.

Maluach accumulated seven points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 17 minutes during Sunday's 120-98 victory over the Raptors.

Until Mark Williams (foot) is cleared to make his return to the floor, Maluach has a clear path to the No. 2 center gig behind Oso Ighodaro but is struggling for fantasy relevance. Across his past five appearances, Maluach has averaged 3.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.4 blocks in 14.3 minutes per game.

Poeltl (back) is out for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Monday is the second half of Toronto's back-to-back set, and Poeltl is getting the night off for lower-back injury management. With Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) questionable to play, the Raptors could need Sandro Mamukelashvili to play a featured role at center.

Kleber (back) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Kleber will be available to make his first appearance since Mar. 8. He's not guaranteed any minutes, however, as he hasn't been a consistent part of the rotation.

Reid supplied 11 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one block in 26 minutes during Sunday's 102-92 victory over Boston.

Reid returned to action after a two-game absence related to an ankle sprain. Across 69 appearances this season, Reid holds averages of 13.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.2 three-pointers.