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LeVert (knee) is available for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

LeVert did not play in Thursday's 129-108 win over the Pelicans due to a right knee injury, but the veteran wing has been cleared to return Saturday. In the seven games prior to Thursday's absence, LeVert averaged 7.7 points, 3.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 1.1 threes and 0.9 steals over 19.9 minutes per contest.

Thompson (ankle) is now listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

Thompson was initially listed as questionable due to right ankle injury management, but the third-year pro is trending toward being available for Saturday's contest. He missed five games earlier this month due to his ankle issue, and in his seven outings since returning March 15, he has averaged 9.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.1 blocks over 28.6 minutes per game.

Harris (hip) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

Harris has been dealing with a left hip injury for the past couple of weeks, but it looks like the veteran forward will give it a go Saturday. In 14 outings since March 1, Harris has averaged 14.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 threes and 0.8 blocks over 28.4 minutes per game.

Hayes racked up 10 points (2-3 FG, 6-10 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and five blocks over 26 minutes off the bench during Friday's 116-99 win over the Nets.

The five swats were a season high for Hayes, but the 25-year-old center has been ruthless at the rim of late. He's recorded multiple rejections in five straight games (one start), averaging 11.2 points, 6.6 boards, 3.2 blocks, 0.8 assists and 0.8 steals in 24.2 minutes during that span while shooting 75.0 percent from the floor.

Duren (knee) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

Duren popped up on Friday's injury report due to right knee injury management, but the fourth-year center is trending toward being available for Saturday's contest. He has accumulated eight double-doubles over his last nine outings, and over that span he has averaged 24.8 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.7 steals over 29.2 minutes per game.

Reaves ended with 26 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 8-11 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal across 40 minutes during Friday's 116-99 win over Brooklyn.

The fifth-year guard continues to roll, scoring at least 24 points for a fourth straight game and for the eighth time in his last 11. Over that stretch, Reaves is averaging 24.2 points, 6.0 assists, 4.7 boards, 2.5 threes and 1.3 steals. Reaves could see a usage spike in Monday's home game against the Wizards if Luka Doncic's one-game suspension for accumulated technical fouls gets upheld.

Traore had nine points (4-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, seven assists and four steals across 26 minutes during Friday's 116-99 loss to the Lakers.

The four steals were a season high for the rookie. However, Traore's offensive contributions have been shaky in March, and through 13 games this month, he's averaging 9.3 points, 4.0 assists, 1.8 boards, 1.2 threes and 0.8 steals in 21.8 minutes while shooting a rough 32.8 percent from the floor.

Clowney ended with five points (2-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Friday's 116-99 loss to the Lakers.

The third-year forward returned to the court after a four-game absence due to a wrist injury, but Clowney didn't make much of an impact. The 24 minutes were his biggest workload since March 7, and through 10 games this month, he's averaging just 9.7 points, 3.9 boards, 1.5 assists and 1.4 threes in 22.4 minutes a contest.

Minott recorded 18 points (6-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes off the bench during Friday's 116-99 loss to the Lakers.

The 18 points led the Nets on the night, as Minott scored in double digits for the fifth time in his last seven appearances (one start). The fourth-year forward may not get many other starting opportunities this season, especially with Noah Clowney back from a wrist injury, but Minott appears to be carving out a significant role on the second unit. During those last seven games, he's averaging 15.7 points, 3.4 boards, 3.3 threes, 1.7 steals, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks in 24.4 minutes while shooting 53.1 percent from the floor and 51.1 percent from beyond the arc.

Clingan closed with six points (2-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 17 rebounds and one block in 32 minutes during Friday's 100-93 loss to the Mavericks.

The 17 boards represented Clingan's best effort on the glass since Feb. 12, when he pulled down 18 rebounds against the Jazz. The second-year center has recorded double-digit boards in 12 straight games, averaging 14.8 points, 13.4 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, 2.1 assists, 1.0 threes and 0.9 steals over that stretch while shooting 50.4 percent from the floor.