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Kornet (ankle/adductor) is available for Saturday's game against Dallas, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Previous reports indicated Kornet would be able to return from a one-game absence to face the Mavericks, and his availability has now been confirmed. The 30-year-old center is averaging 5.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks across 19.9 minutes per game in his last 11 appearances -- all off the bench.

Towns (eye) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Towns sustained a right eye laceration in Wednesday's double-overtime win over Denver and was held out of Friday's loss to Detroit. If he remains sidelined Sunday, Mitchell Robinson would likely step into the starting five, while Ariel Hukporti could see a significant bump in minutes.

Bagley (recently traded) is available to play Saturday against the Spurs.

Bagley was part of the Wizards' trade package that was sent to the Mavericks on Wednesday in exchange for Anthony Davis (hand/groin), Dante Exum (knee), D'Angelo Russell (recently traded) and Jaden Hardy (recently traded). Bagley will likely be penciled in as the backup behind Daniel Gafford, but he'll have to hold off Dwight Powell for the role.

Kornet (ankle/adductor) is "looking good" to return Saturday against the Mavericks, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.

Kornet was unable to play against the Mavericks on Thursday due to left ankle soreness and left adductor tightness, but head coach Mitch Johnson expressed optimism that the veteran big man would be available for Saturday's rematch. Kornet has served as the main backup to Victor Wembanyama this season, but the former's absence would likely lead to more minutes for Carter Bryant and Kelly Olynyk.

Sabonis (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.

Sabonis will miss both games of the Kings' back-to-back set while managing a lingering back injury, and his next chance to play is Monday against the Pelicans. Maxime Raynaud and rookie Dylan Cardwell will continue to operate in elevated roles for as long as Sabonis is sidelined.

Aldama (knee) is out for Saturday's game against Portland.

Aldama will be sidelined for a second straight contest. The Grizzlies won't be playing for much down the stretch as they focus on their rebuild, so it will be interesting to see if maintenance days become a common theme.

Williams (knee) will not play Saturday against Memphis.

This is a maintenance day for Williams on the second leg of this back-to-back set, which is nothing new for the center. Yang Hansen could see some minutes as the backup behind Donovan Clingan on Saturday.

Sarr (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Nets.

The Wizards are sitting multiple players Saturday for the first leg of this back-to-back set. Washington has been cautious with all of its key players in recent weeks, and that's a trend that is likely to continue. Tristan Vukcevic, Anthony Gill and Will Riley could all see more run as a result Saturday.

Tillman (recently traded) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Tillman was set to make his debut with the Hornets on Saturday after being taken off Friday's injury report, but the most recent report indicates that he is not with the team. His next chance to play is Monday against the Pistons.

Jackson-Davis (recently traded) is available for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Jackson-Davis was acquired by the Raptors from the Warriors on Wednesday in exchange for a second-round pick, and the third-year center is ready to make his debut with his new team Sunday. He averaged 4.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists over 11.4 minutes per game with the Warriors this season, though his playing time fluctuated over the course of the season. It'll be interesting to see what Jackson-Davis' role with the Raptors will be, especially with Jakob Poeltl (back) nearing a return from an extended absence, during which Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles both took on expanded roles.