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

Injuries -- especially a right hamstring issue -- have limited Green to playing in just four of the Suns' 52 regular-season games, but he has a chance to return for Saturday's contest. His last outing was Jan. 30 against the Cavaliers, when he played 16 minutes and logged 11 points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal before exiting the game due to a left hip contusion.

Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Suns.

Embiid has appeared in five of Philadelphia's last six games and could miss Saturday's contest due to right knee injury management. If the big man isn't cleared to play, Andre Drummond would be expected to start, while Adem Bona would likely see increased playing time off the bench.

Potter (hip) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Potter was not available for Tuesday's game against the Jazz due to a left hip contusion, but he has been given the green light to return Friday. He should serve as the Pacers' backup center to Jay Huff for as long as Ivica Zubac (ankle/recently traded) is sidelined.

Booker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Booker has a chance to return Saturday from a seven-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. His return would be timely, given that Grayson Allen (knee) has been ruled out. Booker averaged 26.6 points, 4.8 assists and 4.8 rebounds over 34.6 minutes per game across his five outings prior to his current injury.

Clarkson won't start Friday's game against the Pistons, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Josh Hart will return from a one-game absence due to an ankle sprain, pushing Clarkson back to the second unit. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the veteran guard has averaged 4.4 points in 12.8 minutes per contest.

Diawara is in the Knicks' starting lineup against the Pistons on Friday, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

The rookie second-rounder will make his sixth start of the season Friday, as the Knicks will be without OG Anunoby (toe). Diawara's last start took place Jan. 17 against the Suns, when he logged three points, four rebounds and two assists over 12 minutes.

Harper won't start Friday's game against the Heat, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

With Sam Hauser back in action following a one-game absence due to a thumb issue, Harper will slide to the second unit. The two-way player was productive during his spot start in Wednesday's win over Houston, but he isn't guaranteed to see significant playing time Friday.

Scheierman is not in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Heat on Friday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Scheierman has started each of the Celtics' last two games (and six games since Jan. 12), but he'll return to the bench Friday due to the return of Jaylen Brown (hamstring/knee) from a one-game absence. Scheierman posted a double-double in Wednesday's win over Houston, the first of his two-year NBA career.

Fontecchio is not in the Heat's starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday.

Fontecchio is coming off an 18-point performance against the Hawks on Tuesday. He has started each of Miami's last two games, but he'll return to the bench for Friday's contest due to the return of Andrew Wiggins.

Harris (hip) is available for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Harris missed Thursday's loss to Washington due to left hip soreness but will return for the second leg of this back-to-back set. The veteran forward has averaged 14.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 steals across 29.8 minutes per game over his last five outings.