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Porzingis (knee) will meet with team doctors this week, Steve Popper of Newsday reports. General manager Steve Mills stated, "We'll have some medical evaluations of [Porzingis] this week and we'll start to develop what the right plan is for him to come back. We're not going to do anything that jeopardizes the future of this franchise and we're going to be consistent and stay true to that."

Dedmon no longer requires a walking boot for his fractured left ankle, Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

In an interview with ESPN Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka noted that Ball (knee) focused on improving his body over the summer. "He hasn't been able to play five-on-five basketball because he had to have a scope on his knee," Pelinka said. "But just the way he stayed dedicated to reshaping his body and making sure that if he's playing against a really strong point guard like a Russell Westbrook, who's gonna come at him with his aggressive nature and give him a bump. Lonzo will be able to take it or even bump him back. You'll see that in his physique."

Yabusele was seen at the Celtics practice facility Thursday with a wrap on his left hand, Boston.com reports.

Hayward (ankle/leg) has been playing 5-on-5 for a couple of weeks now, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Conley (heel) has recently started playing 5-on-5 basketball and taking part in workouts with teammates, Eli Savoie of Sports 56 WHBQ reports.

Westbrook underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Erik Horne of The Oklahoman reports.

The surgery Ball underwent on his left knee in July involved a partial removal of his meniscus, Christian Rivas of USA Today reports.

Nowitzki (ankle) resumed scrimmaging with teammates Sept. 5, Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News reports.