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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.

Landale is part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Kings, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Landale will draw his first start since Feb. 5, when he made his Hawks debut. In that outing, Landale delivered 26 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and four blocks across 32 minutes. With Dyson Daniels (toe), Jonathan Kuminga (knee) and Onyeka Okongwu (finger) out, Landale should receive as many minutes as he can handle.

Gueye will start Saturday's game against the Kings, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

With Dyson Daniels (toe) sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back, Gueye will step into the starting five. As a starter this season (seven games), the 23-year-old power forward has averaged 10.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks in 27.3 minutes per contest.

Doncic, after being assessed his 16th technical foul of the season, will be suspended for Monday's game against the Wizards, the NBA announced Saturday.

Doncic was issued a technical in Friday's win over the Nets, and the infraction was upheld postgame, resulting in the star point guard's suspension. With Doncic out of the picture Monday, Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia could see an uptick in playing time, while Austin Reaves is likely to take on more on-ball duties. Doncic should be back in action Tuesday against the Cavaliers.

Holmgren (hip) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Holmgren missed Friday's win over Chicago due to a right hip contusion but is set to return to action Sunday. The star big man has averaged 17.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.3 assists across 28.4 minutes per game over 10 appearances in March. Holmgren's return should push Cason Wallace back to the bench.

McGowens (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.

McGowens will miss a 10th straight game due to a right small toe fracture and remains without a clear timetable for a return. He should be considered doubtful for future contests until New Orleans provides an update on his progress.

Murray is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rockets due to a left hand contusion.

Murray sat out the Pelicans' 119-106 loss to the Raptors on Friday due to right Achilles injury management, but it's a new injury that is now putting his availability for Sunday's contest up in the air. If Murray ends up missing a second straight contest, the Pelicans would likely turn to rookie Jeremiah Fears to log heavy minutes at point guard for another game.

Murphy (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Houston.

Murphy is in danger of missing a third consecutive contest due to a right ankle sprain. If the 25-year-old wing remains sidelined, Jeremiah Fears and Jordan Hawkins could continue seeing increased playing time.

Jackson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.

Jackson departed Friday's game with a right ankle injury that's been officially labeled a sprain. If the big man can't play Sunday, Nicolas Batum would see an uptick in playing time, while John Collins could see more action at the center spot.