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Sheppard will come off the bench for Monday's game against the Hawks, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Sheppard drew the start Saturday in Fred VanVleet's absence, but the 22-year-old will retreat to the bench Monday with VanVleet back in action. Sheppard logged 16 minutes off the bench in the season opener, though he could see more minutes Monday with Marcus Smart (arm) ruled out.

Carr (oblique) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Carr will miss a fourth consecutive regular-season contest due to an oblique strain. The rookie's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Clippers.

Carlson (concussion) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Carlson is trending in the right direction after missing Portland's first two regular-season games while in the league's concussion protocol. His potential return likely wouldn't impact the rotation.

Henderson is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers due to left ankle soreness.

Henderson is evidently dealing with some soreness following Friday's matchup in Sacramento. The Blazers should have a better idea of his availability after watching him go through shootaround and warmups ahead of Tuesday's tipoff.

Champagnie has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against Charlotte due to a right foot injury, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. He'll finish with two points (1-1 FG) and two rebounds in four minutes.

Champagnie wasn't able to put much weight on his right foot on his way to the locker room, and he's since been downgraded to out. The severity of his injury is unclear at this time. Champagnie can be considered day-to-day leading up to Wednesday's game in Cleveland.

Champagnie went to the locker room during the first quarter of Monday's game against the Hornets with an apparent ankle injury, Greg Finberg of Wizards Central reports.

Champagnie can be considered questionable to return until the team has more information to share. Khris Middleton and Will Riley could see more run if Champagnie is downgraded to out.

Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Suns, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Mitchell will move to the starting lineup and could be in line for a larger role for the foreseeable future since both Jalen Williams (leg) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) are expected to miss most, if not all, of the remainder of the season. Mitchell recorded 18 points (8-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists and three steals in 27 minutes during Sunday's 108-101 win over the Clippers.

Williams will start Monday's game against Phoenix, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Chet Holmgren (knee) won't play in the second leg of this back-to-back set, joining Jalen Williams (leg) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) on the inactive list. As a result, Williams will join the starting five for the first time since Feb. 12.

McCain will start Monday's game against the Suns, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Jalen Williams (leg) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) are both expected to miss most, if not all, of the remainder of the season, opening up spots in the first unit for Ajay Mitchell and McCain. Through three regular-season games, McCain is averaging 9.0 points, 2.3 triples, 1.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.7 steals in 20.3 minutes per contest, though he figures to see increased playing time Monday.

Huff will start Monday's game against the Bucks, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Ivica Zubac (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's clash, opening the door for Huff to start at center. He started the second half of Sunday's matchup after Zubac went down and put together a strong final line, finishing with 14 points, two rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 21 minutes.