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Harris (hamstring) recorded zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two assists and one rebound over 14 minutes during the Bucks' 105-99 win over the Pacers on Friday.

Harris was given the green light to return Friday from a four-game absence due to a left hamstring strain. Though the veteran wing looks to be a locked into a rotation spot for Milwaukee, he's largely struggled to offer much fantasy value this season, even in deeper leagues. He's averaging 2.6 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists over 14.8 minutes in 36 appearances (two starts) thus far.

Jakucionis (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Friday in the Heat's 98-96 loss to the Celtics.

After playing in each of Miami's last 12 games while averaging 4.8 points, 3.7 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 19.3 minutes per contest, Jakucionis found himself outside of the rotation as the Heat welcomed Norman Powell (personal) and Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) back from three- and one-game absences, respectively. Though Jakucionis is a superior playmaker to Dru Smith, the Heat appear to place more value in what Smith brings to the table defensively as the backup point guard in the second unit. With Davion Mitchell back to full health and Tyler Herro (ribs) perhaps returning at some point later this month, Jakucionis may not have a path to regular playing time now that Miami is inching closer to full strength.

Love (coach's decision) was a healthy inactive Friday in the Trail Blazers' 135-115 win over the Grizzlies.

Though Love has exceeded expectations as a two-way player, efficiency has been an issue for the rookie guard, who has converted on just 39.1 percent of his field-goal attempts and 32.1 percent of his three-point tries this season. With Portland getting healthier in the backcourt following the recent returns of Blake Wesley and Scoot Henderson from long-term injuries, Love looks like he could find himself outside of the rotation more often than not. Since Love has already been active for 43 of his allotted 50 games as a two-way player, Portland likely elected to keep him inactive Friday to preserve his eligibility. However, Love should have a good chance at suiting up in the second leg of the back-to-back set Saturday versus the Grizzlies, as Shaedon Sharpe (calf) is unlikely to play after exiting Friday's game early, and Wesley and Henderson are both candidates to sit out for maintenance purposes.

Vincent (recently traded) is listed as available for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

The Lakers shipped Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick to the Hawks on Thursday in exchange for Luke Kennard, and the former has been cleared to make his debut with Atlanta on Saturday. Vincent averaged 19.3 minutes per game for the Lakers prior to the trade while mainly operating in a bench role, and he figures to do the same with the Hawks. He'll be competing with Buddy Hield (recently traded) and CJ McCollum for backcourt minutes behind starters Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

Phoenix recalled Maluach from the G League's Valley Suns on Friday.

Maluach took part in practice with the G League club Friday but rejoined the parent club immediately after. He'll be available off the bench for Saturday's game against the 76ers but is unlikely to be part of the rotation so long as Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro are available to cover the center spot.

The Mavericks list Nembhard (two-way) as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Nembhard has been active for 44 games at the NBA level this season, meaning he can suit up just six more times before the Mavericks would need to convert him from a two-way deal to a standard contract for him to play again in 2025-26. The Mavericks acquired Tyus Jones ahead of Thursday's trade deadline to bolster their depth at point guard and lessen the need to lean as heavily on Nembhard off the bench. Until he's called up to the parent club again, Nembhard should still continue to get steady run in the G League. He made his first appearance for the G League's Texas Legends since Nov. 11 in Friday's 115-105 loss to the Stockton Kings, playing 38 minutes and finishing with 24 points (11-24 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine assists, five rebounds and one steal.

Detroit recalled Klintman from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Friday.

Klintman spent a short period practicing with the affiliate club before returning to the NBA squad. However, he has seen little action with the Pistons lately, totaling seven minutes of play since Nov. 14. Klintman may eventually move again between the NBA and G League teams so that he can earn some production in the lower-level league.

The Mavericks list Cisse (two-way) as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

The two-way player has been active for 42 games this season, and since he's eligible to suit up just eight more times at the NBA level before he would need to be converted to a standard deal, the Mavericks could be conservative with deploying him in the weeks to come. Cisse returned to the G League and made his first appearance for the Texas Legends since Jan. 6 in Friday's 115-105 loss to the Stockton Kings, finishing with 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block.

Raynaud produced 12 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and two steals across 26 minutes during Friday's 114-111 loss to the Clippers.

Making his third start in the last four games while Domantas Sabonis (back) struggles to stay healthy, Raynaud ended up being the only Sacramento starter to score in double digits. The rookie center has scored in double digits in all three of those recent starts, and during 26 games as part of the starting five this season he's averaging 11.3 points, 8.2 boards, 1.3 assists and 1.1 combined blocks and steals in 27.5 minutes while shooting 56.6 percent from the floor.

Monk logged 18 points (6-13 FG, 6-9 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 22 minutes off the bench during Friday's 114-111 loss to the Clippers.

The 18 points actually led the Kings on the night, while the six made three-pointers were Monk's best showing from beyond the arc since Jan. 12, when he lit up the Lakers with a 7-for-9 performance from downtown. Neither DeMar DeRozan nor Zach LaVine were shipped out at the trade deadline, so Monk will remain part of the second unit, but he's very comfortable in that role -- he's scored in double digits in eight of his last nine games, averaging 15.6 points, 3.2 threes, 3.1 assists and 2.0 boards in 24.0 minutes over that stretch while shooting 47.5 percent from long distance.