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Sarr (hip) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Pistons.

Sarr will return to action Sunday after missing the last two contests with a right hip strain. However, Sarr is unlikely to receive significant playing time.

Porter (eye) is listed as probable for Sunday's tilt against the Hawks.

Porter was forced out of Friday's game against the Clippers after getting poked in the left eye and suffering an abrasion. He seems to be trending in the direction of playing Sunday, though an official decision on his status won't arrive until closer to the game's 6 p.m. ET tipoff. Thaddeus Young drew the start at center in the loss to the Clippers, so Porter will presumably be in store for a backup role if cleared to play Sunday.

Poeltl (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's matchup with the Hawks.

Poeltl looks on track to miss a 10th straight game Sunday due to a left ankle sprain, but after he taking part in half-court work Wednesday, he's steadily ramping up and looks on pace to return to action at some point next week. Expect Poeltl to be ruled out for Sunday's game shortly before the 6 p.m. ET tipoff, but he could have a more realistic shot at suiting up Tuesday in Chicago if he's able to get in a practice Monday.

Powell (eye) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Kings.

Powell's absence streak will extend to three games Saturday while he deals with a left eye abrasion. His next to play is Monday's matchup with Orlando.

Sims isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Heat.

Isaiah Hartenstein will replace Sims in the starting lineup Saturday. Sims is averaging 0.4 points in 3.0 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

Hartenstein (Achilles) is available for Saturday's game versus the Heat.

Hartenstein has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing the Knicks' previous three contests with an ankle injury. Hartenstein is set to replace Jericho Sims in the starting five against Miami.

Nurkic said after Friday's 133-131 loss to the Pacers that X-rays on his injured left thumb returned negative, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Nurkic was forced out early in Friday's loss, finishing the game with two points (1-3 FG), five assists, four rebounds and three steals in 20 minutes. Fortunately for Nurkic, he isn't dealing with any structural damage and is merely nursing a jammed thumb heading into Sunday's game in Orlando. He can be viewed as questionable for that contest until the Suns release their next updated injury report.

Hartenstein (Achilles) could play Saturday against the Heat if he gets through pregame warmups, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Initial reports indicated that Hartenstein was unlikely to take the court Saturday, but coach Tom Thibodeau stated in his pregame presser that the big man should be cleared to play if he feels good in the team's warmups. He'll be considered a true game-time call until another update emerges.

Collins is questionable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to right ankle soreness, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Collins continues to be added to the injury report while attending to a right ankle issue, but he's been able to play through the injury and hasn't missed a game since Jan. 17. His availability will likely depend on how he feels during pregame warmups.

Hartenstein (Achilles) isn't expected to play Saturday against Miami, Stefan Bondy of the New York Posts reports.

Hartenstein remains listed as questionable on the team's injury report, but he doesn't appear to be trending in the right direction. Assuming Hartenstein is ultimately ruled out, expect Jericho Sims to make another start at center.