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Vucevic is starting Thursday's game against the Nets.

Vucevic will return to his usual starting role Thursday after coming off the bench in his first game back from a calf injury Monday, but he'll be held between 28-to-30 minutes, per his head coach. Zach Collins is moving back to the bench with Vucevic running with the starters.

Bassey (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Bassey remains out and doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. His next chance to suit up will come against the Pelicans on Saturday in the second leg of a back-to-back set.

Updating a previous report, Horford (toe) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Heat.

Hoford appears likely to play Friday while he deals with a left big toe sprain. He has started in each of his last six outings due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness), and over that span Horford has averaged 12.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks over 34.2 minutes per game while shooting 40.0 percent from three on 5.8 3PA/G.

Collins is out for Friday's game against the Raptors due to a left ankle sprain.

Collins provided 28 points (12-30 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 114-108 loss to Boston, and the veteran forward will be sidelined for this clash. It remains to be seen if he'll be avaliable for the upcoming back-to-back set against the Timberwolves and Bulls on Sunday and Monday, respectively.

Jones (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets.

Jones is in jeopardy of missing a sixth consecutive game due to a left quadriceps strain. His lone appearance with the Mavericks came March 3, when he finished with 21 points, eight rebounds and one block over 34 minutes. Kessler Edwards and Dwight Powell will see more minutes at center due to Jones' absence.

Jokic (elbow/ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Jokic is dealing with a right elbow contusion and a left ankle impingement, though he is still likely to face the Lakers on Friday. The three-time MVP hasn't missed an outing since Jan. 15. Over his last five appearances, Jokic has averaged 29.2 points, 15.0 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 1.4 steals across 40.4 minutes per game. The big man has shot 56.6 percent from the field in that five-game span.

Sabonis (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Sabonis is slated to miss a sixth consecutive game due to a left hamstring strain. He was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, which indicates that he is closing in on returning to the court. His next opportunity to play arrives Friday against Phoenix.

Poeltl (rest) will not play Friday against the Jazz, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Poeltl will now sit out for the third time over Toronto's past five games due to rest and log his 16th absence overall this season. With Jonathan Mogbo (nose) also ruled out, Toronto will rely heavily on Orlando Robinson for Friday's matchup with Utah.

Head coach Billy Donovan said Vucevic has been cleared to play 28-to-30 minutes against the Nets on Thursday, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.

Vucevic returned Monday from a seven-game absence due to a calf injury, and he finished with 11 points, 11 rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes in a 121-103 win over the Pacers. He came off the bench in that contest, and it's not yet known whether he'll rejoin the Bulls' starting five for Thursday's bout.

Capela (personal) is questionable to play Friday against the Clippers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Capela also missed Wednesday's game due to personal reasons, and is in danger of missing Friday's as well. Capela has been a valuable member of the bench ever since being relegated to the second unit Jan. 20, averaging 7.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.6 steals over 17.4 minutes. However, if he can't go, expect Dominick Barlow to see extended run backing up Onyeka Okongwu.