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Huerter is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat due to back spasms.

Huerter got the start in Saturday's loss to Miami and finished with nine points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds five assists, one steal and one block over 22 minutes, but he may have tweaked his back in the process. Coby White (calf) is returning for Sunday's rematch, and Ayo Dosunmu and Dalen Terry would be in line for more minutes if Huerter is unable to play.

The Hawks traded Krejci (ankle) to the Trail Blazers on Sunday in exchange for Duop Reath (foot) and two future second-round picks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Krejci started against the Rockets on Thursday, posting nine points (4-7 FG), four rebounds, one assist and a steal in 27 minutes, but he was in street clothes due to an ankle injury during Saturday's loss in Indiana. Like the last few days, his role has been inconsistent all season, and with Zaccharie Risacher (knee) healthy again and Corey Kispert coming over in a trade, Krejci was going to be blocked for playing time in Atlanta. While Portland has a ton of wing depth, the Trail Blazers don't have many knockdown shooters, so Krejci, who's shot at least 40 percent from deep in three straight seasons, could carve out a role as a specialist once he moves past his ankle issue.

Smith (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Miami.

Smith will end up missing both of Chicago's weekend games against Miami while nursing a right calf injury, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against Milwaukee. The Bulls are getting back Nikola Vucevic (rest) for Sunday's contest, but Patrick Williams -- who started Saturday -- should see a fair amount of minutes in Smith's absence.

Giddey (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Giddey will miss a third consecutive game while managing a left hamstring injury, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the Bucks. The Bulls will get Coby White (calf) back for Sunday's tilt, while Ayo Dosunmu and Isaac Okoro should continue to see expanded roles on offense in Giddey's absence.

Love (illness) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Toronto.

Love and Jusuf Nurkic both sat out of Friday's loss against the Nets while battling illnesses, but it appears as though both big men will return Sunday after their injury statuses were upgraded. Love appeared in just seven of the Jazz's 16 games in January and finished the month having averaged 6.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 threes over 19.9 minutes per game.

Nurkic (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

An illness has prevented Nurkic from playing in two of the Jazz's last three games. It looks like the veteran big man will be available for Sunday's road tilt, and his return would likely lead to Kyle Filipowski shifting to a bench role. Nurkic has averaged 16.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 0.8 steals over 29.2 minutes per game over his last five outings.

George (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

George sprained his left ankle late in the fourth quarter of Friday's loss to the Nets. The injury is severe enough for him to miss the first of Utah's five-game road trip, and his next opportunity to play is Tuesday against Indiana. Isaiah Collier is the top candidate to enter the Jazz's starting lineup in George's absence and Walter Clayton should see more minutes off the bench.

The Cavaliers acquired Miller on Saturday in a three-team deal involving the Bulls and Kings, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.

In addition to Miller, the Cavaliers acquired Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, while Sacramento acquired De'Andre Hunter and Chicago received Dario Saric and two future second-round draft picks. Miller had been on a two-way deal with Chicago but had seen scarce playing time at the NBA level, appearing in just five games and playing 33 minutes in total. In order to open up a two-way slot for Miller, the Cavaliers waived Luke Travers in a corresponding move.

Jackson closed with 19 points (8-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one block over 28 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 131-114 loss to the Timberwolves.

The third-year forward set a new season scoring high as part of an impressive night by the Grizzlies' second unit, which produced 56 points to the starting five's 58. Jackson closed out January on a bit of a heater, scoring at least 12 points in four of the last five games and averaging 12.8 points, 4.6 boards, 2.6 assists, 1.0 threes and 1.2 combined blocks and steals in 24.0 minutes a contest.

The Cavaliers waived Travers (illness) on Sunday, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Cleveland will part ways with Travers in order to open up one of its three two-way slots for forward Emanuel Miller, whom the team acquired Saturday in a three-team deal with the Kings and Bulls. Travers had been in the midst of his second season on a two-way deal with the Cavaliers, but he averaged just 8.6 minutes per game over his 12 appearances at the NBA level in 2025-26 and had instead seen the bulk of his action in the G League. If he clears waivers, Travers could stick around with the Cavaliers' G League affiliate, though the 24-year-old Australian might prefer to explore his options overseas.