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

Andrew Nembhard (neck/back) has been ruled out Monday, opening up a spot in the starting five for Oubre. The Kansas product also started the 2026-27 opener and finished with four points, two rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 28 minutes against New Orleans.

Sheppard is scheduled for surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee Wednesday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Sheppard was diagnosed with a torn left meniscus Friday, and the team has since determined that he'll require surgery. A timetable for the guard's return should start to come into focus after the procedure.

Risacher won't start Monday's game against the Heat, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

With Cooper Flagg (shoulder) back from a one-game absence, Risacher will slide to the second unit. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick is averaging 8.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 steals, 1.7 assists and 1.7 blocks in 30.3 minutes per game across three regular-season appearances (one start) thus far.

Head coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Adams could be out "a week or two" due to his right soleus strain, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

The veteran big man can be considered week-to-week until the Rockets offer another update on his status. In the meantime, Clint Capela is expected to see increased playing time behind Alperen Sengun. Jabari Smith is also likely to see more minutes at center in Adams' stead.

Nesmith (hamstring) will play Monday night against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Nesmith has been dealing with a nagging left hamstring issue, but it's a positive sign that he was able to take the court Sunday, and he'll now play in the second half of the team's back-to-back Monday after previously being tagged as probable. The Pacers have been careful with his workload in the early going of the 2026-27 season, keeping him around the 20-minute mark in each of his first two appearances.

Nembhard (neck/back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Milwaukee, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Nembhard picked up a neck injury during Sunday's game against Brooklyn, though coach Rick Carlisle noted that it's a back issue that will force the guard to miss Monday's clash. T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Ben Sheppard (knee) and Johnny Furphy (knee) are also unavailable, presumably leading to additional opportunities for Kelly Oubre and Quenton Jackson in the backcourt against the Bucks.

Head coach Charles Lee said Monday that White (calf) remains without a timeline for a return, though Lee added that he'll have a better idea of where things stand following the Hornets' two-game road trip, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

White's next opportunity to play will come Saturday at home against the Sixers in the second leg of a back-to-back set. However, he should be considered highly questionable for that contest until the Hornets offer an update on his status. Dennis Schroder and Christian Anderson will likely continue seeing increased burn until White returns.

Flagg (shoulder) is active for Monday's game against the Heat.

Despite being diagnosed with a mild left shoulder sprain that forced him to miss Saturday's loss to the Spurs and being considered a true game-time call by coach Dusty May, Flagg will play versus Miami. It doesn't sound like he'll have any restrictions following the one-game absence, and his return will likely send Zaccharie Risacher back to the bench.

Knueppel (hamstring) is without a timetable for a return, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Knueppel has yet to take the floor this season while on the mend from a left hamstring strain, and at this point in time, the team isn't ready to commit to a return date. Coach Charles Lee stated before Monday's game against Washington that he could have more clarity on the plan for Knueppel following the two-game road trip, which wraps up Friday in Washington.

Williams (hamstring) will be re-evaluated following Charlotte's upcoming two-game road trip, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Williams' earliest possible return date now looks to be Saturday at home against the 76ers. Royce O'Neale should continue to play meaning minutes off the bench for the Hornets in the interim.