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Saraf (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Saraf has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss his first game since March 18. In his absence, Tyson Etienne and Malachi Smith are candidates for increased roles.

Mann (Achilles/knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Mann was initially listed as probable, but he was downgraded to questionable Sunday morning and is now officially ruled out. Given the Nets' lengthy injury report, plenty of reserves will be called upon for expanded minutes, including Chaney Johnson and Malachi Smith.

Edwards (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Edwards has been downgraded from questionable to out and will be sidelined for the eighth time over Minnesota's last 10 games. In addition to battling a knee injury, the superstar guard was also dealing with an illness, but the ailment is no longer listed on the injury report. With Edwards and Jaden McDaniels (knee) sidelined, Ayo Dosunmu, Donte DiVincenzo and Mike Conley are candidates for increased roles, but Julius Randle will lead the offense.

Matkovic (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic.

Matkovic will miss a third straight game due to back spasms. In his absence, Derik Queen has been seeing more minutes. Matkovic's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Jazz.

Murray (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic.

Murray missed Friday's loss in Sacramento due to rest purposes during the second night of a back-to-back set, but he'll be sidelined Sunday due to a new hand injury. Given he was initially listed as questionable, Murray appears to be day-to-day. However, it's unclear if he'll suit up during the final week of the regular season, as the Pelicans have nothing to play for. With Trey Murphy (ankle) also sidelined Sunday, Jeremiah Fears should see increased usage.

Murphy (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic.

Murphy has been downgraded from questionable to out and will be back on the sidelines Sunday after making two straight appearances following a three-game absence. With Dejounte Murray (hand) also sidelined, Jeremiah Fears should see increased usage in New Orleans' backcourt.

Clowney (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against Washington.

Clowney was added to the team's injury report as questionable due to a left ankle issue, and he's since been downgraded to out. Expect Chaney Johnson and Jalen Wilson to see more opportunities in the frontcourt Sunday as a result.

Mann (Achilles/knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Mann was previously listed as probable, but it looks as though he'll be a true game-time call for Sunday's matchup. Tyson Etienne and Ochai Agbaji could be in line for more minutes if Mann ultimately can't go.

Howard is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to a left ankle sprain, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

It's not clear as to when Howard picked up the injury, but his absence should have only a minor impact on the Orlando rotation Sunday. Jamal Cain and Noah Penda could pick up a few additional minutes in Howard's place.

Towns (elbow) participated in practice Sunday, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

Towns was held out of Friday's game against Chicago after suffering a right elbow injury, but it appears he's trending in the right direction after practicing Sunday morning. The team should have an official designation for the big man closer to Monday's game in Atlanta.