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Coulibaly (lower back) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Brooklyn.

The Wizards submitted a lengthy injury report for the front end of this back-to-back set. This could mean a maintenance day is on the table for several key players. Will Riley and Jamir Watkins could see an uptick in minutes if Coulibaly is held out.

George is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets with a bruised right knee.

The Wizards are considering holding out a number of key players for the first half of their back-to-back set. Depending on who's available for Saturday's contest, Bub Carrington, Will Riley and Justin Champagnie appear to be in a favorable situation when it comes to added playing time.

Sarr (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets.

Sarr is dealing with ankle soreness on the front end of this back-to-back set. If the second-year big man is held out, the Wizards could lean on Tristan Vukcevic, Anthony Gill and Will Riley.

Jones is out for Saturday's game against Denver with a strained left hamstring.

Jones is running his absence up to nine games Saturday. Monday's matchup in Brooklyn marks his next chance to play. With the Bulls' backcourt still jumbled in the aftermath of a hectic trade deadline, Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey may be needed to handle the bulk of the playmaking duties until the dust settles.

Smith is questionable for Saturday's game versus Denver with a right calf strain.

Smith continues to battle a lingering right calf issue and remains day-to-day. With Nikola Vucevic no longer in Chicago, Smith could see an uptick in fantasy appeal moving forward.

Curry (knee) doesn't have a timetable for a return to action, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

Slater suggests the Warriors are taking a cautious approach with their franchise centerpiece's right knee injury, which could entail keeping Curry off the court until after the mid-February All-Star break. For now, it appears safe to rule him out for Saturday's game against the Lakers and consider him doubtful for Monday's tilt against Memphis. Plenty of minutes remain up for grabs, with De'Anthony Melton, Pat Spencer, and Will Richard all being candidates for increased run.

Giddey (hamstring) will not play Saturday against the Nuggets.

Giddey will be sidelined for a sixth straight contest. He continues to be ruled out a day in advance of games, suggesting he's not quite day-to-day.

Wagner (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Wagner will be sidelined for a ninth straight game and remains without a timetable for a return. His next chance to play comes Monday against the Bucks.

Wesley is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies due to right foot injury management.

With a rematch with Memphis on tap for Saturday, Portland is considering giving Wesley a maintenance day following his recent multi-month absence. Scoot Henderson (hamstring) is set to make his season debut Friday, and Vit Krejci could be pushed into a more prominent role if Wesley is unavailable.

Sabonis is out for Friday's game against the Clippers with lower-back soreness.

Friday is the front end of a back-to-back, so it's plausible that the star big man will be able to play Saturday against the Cavaliers. Maxime Raynaud figures to jump into the starting lineup in Sabonis' stead, setting him up to split the center minutes with fellow rookie Dylan Cardwell.