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The Clippers and Sanders agreed to a standard contract Saturday, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.

Sanders was approaching the 50-game cap for a two-way player, having appeared in 43 NBA games with the Clippers and being active for two others this season. Now on a standard contract, Sanders is officially part of the Clippers' 15-man roster and will have no limitations moving forward. Per Law Murray of The Athletic, the deal includes a team option for the 2026-27 season. Sanders is averaging 7.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 21.5 minutes per game this season.

George exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Magic due to an apparent right ankle injury, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.

George was cleared to return Saturday from a three-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, though he rolled his right ankle in the second quarter and immediately left for the locker room. If he's unable to return, Isaiah Collier should pick up the slack the rest of the way.

Riley generated 27 points (10-19 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, three steals and one block across 45 minutes of Saturday's 127-113 loss to Brooklyn.

The Wizards had just eight players available Saturday, allowing for Riley to make his second career start. He played 15 more minutes than his previous career high, and his 27 points were also a new best. Riley has etched out a steady role with the Wizards as a rookie, and he's now scored in double figures in five consecutive games. In 43 regular-season appearances thus far, Riley is averaging 7.0 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 16.2 minutes.

Yabusele is part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Denver.

Yabusele will start in his second game with the Bulls, stepping in for the injured Jalen Smith (calf). Yabusele had a stellar Chicago debut, posting 15 points and 11 rebounds across 33 minutes. Even with Nick Richards (recently traded) and Leonard Miller (recently traded) available to make their Bulls debuts, expect Yabusele to see plenty of run Saturday night.

Strawther will start against the Bulls on Saturday.

The 23-year-old wing will get the starting nod for the second time this season due to Aaron Gordon (hamstring), Peyton Watson (hamstring) and Spencer Jones (concussion) being sidelined. During his lone start this season in a Jan. 23 win over Milwaukee, Strawther posted 20 points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 27 minutes.

Podziemski (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Podziemski was previously listed as probable due to illness, but he's feeling well enough to suit up. The third-year guard should see significant usage Saturday due to the absence of Stephen Curry (knee). Podziemski is averaging 11.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals across 26.5 minutes per game this season.

Livers (shoulder) will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Livers will miss the Suns' final two games before the All-Star break, and depending on how he's feeling afterward, he could miss even more time. The 27-year-old forward suffered a sprained left shoulder Thursday against Golden State. Livers has appeared in 29 games this season, averaging 2.2 points and 1.9 rebounds across 10.1 minutes.

Allen (knee) will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Allen had been playing well of late and was coming off a 21-point, five-rebound, four-assist performance in a loss to the Warriors on Thursday. He has scored at least 20 points in four of his previous five contests, but now he'll be sidelined until after the All-Star break. Jordan Goodwin and Royce O'Neale should be in line for more minutes while Allen is sidelined.

Green (hamstring/hip) is available for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Green will make his sixth appearance of the 2025-26 season and return from a three-game absence due to hamstring and hip injuries. The 23-year-old guard has come off the bench and played limited minutes in each of his last three appearances. He's expected to remain with the second unit Saturday, and he will operate under an unspecified minutes restriction, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. He is averaging 9.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 13.3 minutes per game as a reserve this season.

Booker (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Booker will shake off his questionable tag and return from a seven-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. However, he'll operate under an unspecified minutes restriction, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Over 11 January appearances before picking up the ankle injury, the star guard averaged 25.3 points, 5.9 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 33.5 minutes per game. He shot 45.3 percent from the field and 34.5 percent from downtown over that stretch.