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Diabaté returned to action after a two-game absence on Monday, playing 29 minutes as the starting center in a blowout win over the Thunder. PJ Hall has taken on the backup center responsibilities, as Charlotte is without Ryan Kalkbrenner and Mason Plumlee.

George is good to go after logging 37 minutes in Thursday’s overtime victory over the Rockets. Look for his workload to remain consistent as the 76ers look to move to 3-0 against the Knicks this season.

Embiid was listed as probable on the initial injury report, so the status upgrade was expected. He’s been on a roll recently, recording a triple-double in Thursday’s win over the Rockets and playing 46 of a possible 53 minutes.

Sarr wasn’t particularly efficient with 24 points on 19 field goal attempts, but he did lead the Wizards in scoring on Saturday. The 20-year-old center has been excellent on the defensive end, though, as he recorded at least one steal and at least one block for the third consecutive game. Sarr has provided eighth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Wizards have a four-game week coming up, beginning against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.

Towns is good to go after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report for Saturday’s game. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Mitchell Robinson coming off the bench.

Khris Middleton missed Saturday’s game with a foot injury with Will Riley replacing him in the starting lineup. Champagnie outplayed Riley, though, and ended up playing more minutes off the bench. The 24-year-old shooting guard had a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds in 32 minutes. Champagnie has provided eighth-round per game value over the last two weeks, showing he has some fantasy value in the sixth man role with the Wizards.

Diabaté again started ahead of Ryan Kalkbrenner against the Wizards on Saturday. The 24-year-old center also played the majority of the center minutes with 32 minutes played to Kalkbrenner’s 16 and it’s no mystery as to why given their respective production Saturday. The pair of centers continue to handle the center minutes, though it’s anyone’s guess who will lead the team in minutes on a given night. Kalkbrenner’s fantasy value would have better standing if Diabaté’s role was diminished in any way.

Miller was just three assists shy of recording a triple-double against the Wizards on Saturday. The 23-year-old small forward is averaging 23.7 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, 4.0 assists per game and 3.2 three-pointers per game over his last six games. Miller has returned fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Hornets will play four games next week, starting with a matchup against the 76ers on Monday.

Initially questionable for Saturday’s game, Cissé is trending in the wrong direction regarding his availability. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) listed as probable, the Mavericks will be able to compensate for the rookie center’s absence.

White did not play in Friday’s double-overtime win over the Nets, with Baylor Scheierman playing 34 minutes as his replacement in the starting lineup. If Jaylen Brown (hamstring), who’s listed as probable, can’t play on Saturday, Scheierman could remain in the starting lineup.