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Davis (groin/hip) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Davis is unsurprisingly back on the injury report leading up to Tuesday's matchup, but he should be cleared to play closer to tipoff. He's coming off another impressive showing Saturday against the Rockets, scoring 27 points to go along with 14 rebounds, three assists and five blocks in 37 minutes.

James is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns due to a left calf contusion, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

James continues to find his name on the injury report with a calf issue, but it hasn't forced him to miss any time. Expect confirmation on his availability for Tuesday to arrive closer to tipoff.

Nembhard isn't starting Monday's game against the Celtics, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Nembhard entered the starting five Saturday with Tyrese Haliburton missing time due to an illness, but the Gonzaga product will return to the bench in his usual role with Haliburton cleared to return. Nembhard is averaging 5.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists in his last five contests as a reserve (17.6 minutes).

Toppin (ankle) is available for Monday's matchup against the Celtics.

As expected, Toppin has been upgraded from questionable to available and will play in the In-Season Tournament quarterfinal matchup versus Boston. Over his last eight appearances, Toppin has averaged 17.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 blocks in 29.3 minutes per game.

Haliburton (illness) is available Monday against Boston.

Overcoming an upper respiratory illness was Haliburton's final step before taking the court Monday, and he'll officially suit up for a quarterfinal duel of the In-Season Tournament. The 23-year-old has averaged 24.6 points and 12.2 assists across his last five games, although he did not suit up when Indiana played Boston in early November.

Coach Frank Vogel said Monday that Beal (back) is making progress, but there's still no timetable for his return, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Beal will miss Tuesday's In-Season Tournament matchup versus the Lakers, marking his 11th straight absence. He's due for another evaluation at the end of the week, but until he returns to practice, Beal can be considered doubtful, at best. In Beal's absence, Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen remain candidates for increased roles.

Coach Rick Carlisle said he expects Toppin (ankle) to play in Monday's game against the Celtics, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Toppin tweaked his ankle during Saturday's win over Miami and was initially listed as questionable for Monday's matchup. He's trending more toward probable at this point, but he likely won't be officially cleared until closer to the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff.

Coach Rick Carlisle said he expects Haliburton (illness) to play Monday against the Celtics, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Haliburton missed Saturday's win over Miami due to a right knee injury but appears to have moved past that issue, as he was initially listed as questionable for Monday due to an illness. Either way, the superstar point guard is now trending more toward probable and will likely suit up for the quarterfinal matchup of the In-Season Tournament. However, Haliburton presumably won't be officially cleared until closer to the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff.

Jeffries is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks due to a non-COVID illness.

Jeffries has appeared in seven NBA games this season but has yet to play more than four minutes. His potential absence shouldn't have fantasy implications.

Fournier is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks due to a non-COVID illness.

Fournier hasn't been a part of coach Tom Thibodeau's rotation since the beginning of last season, so his potential absence shouldn't have fantasy implications.