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Black is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Portland due to right adductor soreness.

Black is at risk of missing the opening end of Washington's back-to-back set. He's started in each of the Wizards' last two games, averaging 7.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks across 41 minutes.

Sarr (toe) won't play in Sunday's game against Portland.

Sarr will miss the front end of this back-to-back set due to left big toe injury management. His next opportunity to suit up will come Monday against the Lakers. With the second-year big man out, Tristan Vukcevic, Anthony Gill and Julian Reese are candidates to see expanded roles.

Rupert is part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Rupert will make his fifth start of the campaign Saturday for the shorthanded Grizzlies. In his first four starts, he averaged 5.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals across 31.8 minutes.

Miller will start Saturday's game against Memphis.

With Nick Richards (elbow) and Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) sidelined, Miller will get the starting nod at center Saturday. As a starter this season (six games), the 22-year-old has averaged 12.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 30.5 minutes per contest.

Spencer (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

As expected, Spencer will miss Saturday's contest due to lower-back soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against Phoenix. The Grizzlies will be extremely shorthanded against Chicago, so Rayan Rupert, Jahmai Mashack (ankle/nose) and DeJon Jarreau will likely see increased minutes.

Hendricks (thumb) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Hendricks will take a seat for Saturday's contest. His absence should mean more opportunities for Rayan Rupert and Tyler Burton, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper and GG Jackson handle the brunt of the minutes at the power forward and center positions.

Mashack (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Mashack has received clearance to play following a six-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. Over eight appearances in March, the rookie second-round pick has averaged 6.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks in 25.9 minutes per contest.

Gibson (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Gibson had initially been labeled doubtful, so his absence doesn't come as much of a surprise. Olivier-Maxence Prosper and GG Jackson should anchor the Grizzlies' frontcourt Saturday night. Gibson's next chance to play will come Monday against the Suns.

Clayton (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Clayton will shake a questionable tag in time for Saturday's game. With Ty Jerome (ankle) and Cam Spencer (back) sidelined, Clayton should see significant run. In his last seven games, Clayton is averaging 9.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists across 23.9 minutes.

Clifford won't start Saturday's game against the Hawks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

The rookie first-rounder is available to return from a two-game absence due to a left mid-foot sprain, though Malik Monk will remain in the starting five. Over 46 appearances off the bench this season, Clifford has averaged 6.3 points and 2.8 rebounds in 19.7 minutes per contest.