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  • Jalen Smith (illness) questionable Monday
    Jalen Smith (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday’s Game 4 matchup between the Pacers and Celtics.

    Advice: Rick Carlisle opted not to play Smith in Game 3 so it’s unlikely that he’ll see much time in Game 4. The reserve big man has logged just eight minutes in the Eastern Conference Finals. Rotoworld Monday, 12:00 pm
     
  • Ramps up activity
    Kleber (shoulder) participated in Monday's practice, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: Kleber appears to be progressing towards an eventual return after being diagnosed with a AC joint separation earlier this month. More clarity on Kleber's status is expected when the Mavericks release their official injury report Monday evening ahead of Tuesday's Game 4 tilt against Minnesota. Rotowire.com Monday, 10:58 am
     
  • Luke Kornet (wrist) questionable for Game 4 Monday
    Luke Kornet (left wrist sprain) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Pacers.

    Advice: After injuring his wrist during Game 2, Kornet did not play in Game 3 on Saturday. Xavier Tillman and Oshae Brissett played 13 and nine minutes, respectively, not enough playing time to impact DFS tournaments. If Kornet is cleared, look for one (if not both) of them to fall out of the rotation. Rotoworld Sunday, 3:05 pm
     
  • Questionable for Monday
    Kornet (wrist) is questionable for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers on Monday, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

    Advice: Kornet suffered a sprained left wrist early in Game 2 against Indiana and carried a doubtful tag prior to Game 3 before being officially held out. The questionable tag is a slight upgrade, but with the Celtics up 3-0, there is no indication they will risk further injury to the 28-year-old before a potential Finals series. If Kornet is unable to go, Oshae Brissett will likely serve as the backup center. Rotowire.com Sunday, 2:18 pm
     
  • Sitting out Saturday
    Kornet (wrist) won't play Saturday in Game 3 of the Celtics' Eastern Conference Finals series versus the Pacers.

    Advice: Kornet was previously carrying a doubtful designation into Sunday, so his absence from Game 3 comes as little surprise. Oshae Brissett is likely to pick up a handful of reserve minutes as the primary backup to starting center Al Horford while Kornet is in street clothes. Rotowire.com Saturday, 3:39 pm
     
  • Luke Kornet (wrist) ruled out for Game 3 Saturday
    Luke Kornet (left wrist sprain) is out against the Pacers on Saturday.

    Advice: Injured during the first half of Boston’s Game 2 victory on Thursday, Kornet will not play on Saturday. Oshae Brissett may enter the rotation for a few minutes, but he’s unlikely to play enough to merit DFS consideration. Rotoworld Saturday, 3:36 pm
     
  • Out again Sunday
    Kleber (shoulder) won't play Sunday in Game 3 of the Mavericks' Western Conference Finals series with the Timberwolves.

    Advice: Kleber is dealing with a right AC joint separation and remains without a clear timetable to return. His next chance to play will be Tuesday for Game 4. Rotowire.com Saturday, 3:33 pm
     
  • Luke Kornet (wrist) doubtful for Game 3 Saturday
    Luke Kornet (left wrist sprain) is doubtful for Saturday’s game against the Pacers.

    Advice: Kornet injured his wrist during the first half of Boston’s Game 2 victory on Thursday and did not return. Oshae Brissett picked up rotation minutes in his absence but is unlikely to play enough to impact DFS tournaments if Kornet cannot play on Saturday. Rotoworld Friday, 2:13 pm
     
  • Unlikely to play Saturday
    Kornet (wrist) is doubtful for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers on Saturday, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

    Advice: Kornet exited Thursday's Game 2 due to a left wrist sprain and will likely be unavailable for at least one matchup. Assuming Kornet is sidelined, Oshae Brissett could see additional run for Boston. Rotowire.com Friday, 2:03 pm