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Wagner (ankle) is questionable to play Monday versus Milwaukee.

Wagner has missed the past nine games for the Magic with an ankle injury, but this is the first time he's received the questionable tag since going down, which indicates progress. We'll have a better idea on Wagner's status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if he's cleared to return, Anthony Black might head back to the second unit.

Kuzma (calf) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's matchup with the Magic.

Kuzma missed Friday's win over the Pacers with some soreness in his left calf, but it looks like he'll be back in the fray Monday. Kuzma's return will likely result in Jericho Sims heading back to the second unit.

Murray-Boyles aggravated his left thumb injury during Sunday's game versus the Pacers and will not return to the contest, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Murray-Boyles just can't seem to shake this thumb injury, so it'll be interesting to see if he plays Wednesday against the Pistons, or if the Raptors opt to hold him out for their final game heading into the All-Star break. Murray-Boyles finished Sunday's game with two points (1-1 FG), one block and one turnover across eight minutes.

George has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game versus the Heat due to a left ankle sprain.

George tweaked his ankle, and with the Wizards down by 30-plus points entering the fourth quarter, they'll opt to hold out George for the remainder of the game. He'll end his afternoon with 13 points (4-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and two turnovers in 19 minutes.

Powell won't return to Sunday's game versus the Wizards due to lower-back tightness.

The Heat were ahead by 32 points entering the fourth quarter, which may have influenced Miami's decision to hold Powell out for the remainder of the game, with the team scheduled to play again Monday versus the Jazz. Powell will finish with 21 points (5-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, one steal and one turnover in 25 minutes, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Monday.

Jones (hamstring) is doubtful for Monday's game in Brooklyn, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

Jones is on track to sit out his 10th consecutive game Monday, and it appears Josh Giddey (hamstring) will be joining him on the sidelines. With both Jones and Giddey expected to sit Monday, Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simons and Collin Sexton will soak up the guard minutes for Chicago.

Smith (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Nets, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

Smith has been working through a right calf strain since late January, which has caused him to miss three of the Bulls' last five games. If he's unable to play Monday, then Guerschon Yabusele would likely start for the Bulls while Nick Richards and Patrick Williams will each get a bump in minutes off the bench.

Walter will come off the bench for Sunday's game versus the Pacers.

RJ Barrett is back and starting, so Walter will return to a reserve role. As a member of the second unit this season, Walter owns averages of 6.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.1 triples per contest.

Giddey (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Nets, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

It appears Giddey will miss a seventh consecutive contest while rehabbing a left hamstring strain. Assuming he's ruled out, his last chance to appear in a game before the All-Star break would be Wednesday against the Celtics.

Banton will be available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Banton agreed to a 10-day contract with the Clippers on Saturday and will suit up Sunday now that the deal has been made official. The 26-year-old is unlikely to factor into the LA rotation, though he'll provide depth at guard and on the wing while trade-deadline pickups Darius Garland (toe) and Bennedict Mathurin aren't available.