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Collins (illness) is listed as available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Collins didn't play in Sunday's 127-121 loss to Philadelphia. He will return Wednesday, though he may not be as involved, considering Nic Claxton and Jalen Smith are available.

Williams (hamstring) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Suns.

Williams is trending toward making his season debut Thursday after battling a right hamstring strain. However, the veteran forward isn't guaranteed to see meaningful playing time once he returns.

Stewart (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against Denver.

Stewart was in danger of missing his third consecutive contest. However, that won't be the case. With Stewart back in the equation, GG Jackson and Taylor Hendricks will likely see fewer minutes.

Diabate (quadriceps) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Suns.

Diabate is expected to return from a two-game absence Thursday, which would leave fewer minutes available for Ryan Kalkbrenner. Through nine regular-season games, Diabate has averaged 8.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.9 blocks in 28.8 minutes per tilt.

Miller (groin) is listed as out for Thursday's game against Phoenix.

Miller injured his groin during the 119-80 loss to Boston on Friday and subsequently missed Monday's meeting with Cleveland. Now that Miller is confirmed to be sidelined for a second consecutive contest, Sion James is the favorite to remain in the starting lineup.

Murphy (knee) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Murphy will miss a second consecutive game due to a knee issue. His next opportunity to get back on the court will come Friday against the Grizzlies. While Murphy remains on the shelf Wednesday, Saddiq Bey could stay in the starting lineup.

Walsh is not listed in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Toronto, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

After starting in Tuesday's 123-101 win over the 76ers, Walsh will head back to the bench Wednesday. However, with Paul George (illness) unavailable, Walsh should still get opportunities to produce as a reserve.

Scheierman will start Wednesday's game against Toronto, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Paul George is under the weather and will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set, opening the door for Scheierman to enter the starting five. The third-year wing posted 11 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal across 27 minutes in his previous start this season.

Smith is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

The struggling Smith is giving way to veteran Kelly Oubre in the first unit. After double-doubling in his first career start earlier this season, Smith has come crashing back to earth and been held scoreless in consecutive starts for the Pacers.

Garza will start in Wednesday's game against Toronto, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

With Paul George (illness) ruled out, Garza will start for the first time in 2026-27. The 27-year-old started six regular-season games during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 12.3 points and 5.7 rebounds over 22.8 minutes per contest in those appearances.