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Grimes (ankle) will play Saturday against the Pelicans, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.

Grimes is all set to return following a two-game absence. He's someone who could begin trending up for the 76ers, as Paul George was suspended for 25 games by the NBA on Saturday.

Jerome (calf) is expected to play in Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Jerome is trending toward making his regular-season debut with the Grizzlies after suffering a high-grade right calf strain in the preseason. It wouldn't be surprising to see him operate under a minutes restriction following the extended absence. The 28-year-old guard is coming off a career-best year with the Cavaliers in 2024-25, during which he averaged 12.5 points, 3.4 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 19.9 minutes per contest in 70 regular-season games (three starts).

Braun (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Braun is expected to miss a 12th consecutive contest as he recovers from a left ankle sprain, though it's a positive sign that he isn't being ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. Jalen Pickett and Julian Strawther may continue to see increased burn if Braun remains sidelined.

Murray (hip/hamstring) is probable for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Probable tags have been par for the course for Murray, so this is nothing to concern fantasy managers. For now, look for him to suit up against the Thunder. Over 12 January appearances, the star point guard averaged 27.7 points, 8.6 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 36.3 minutes per tilt.

Hardaway (ankle) is not listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Hardaway tweaked his ankle during Friday's win over the Clippers, though he's set to play Sunday after being re-examined Saturday. The veteran swingman has scored in double figures in four straight games, averaging 19.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 27.8 minutes per tilt during that stretch.

Jokic (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Jokic is likely to play in a second consecutive contest following a 16-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise. The star big man operated under a minutes restriction during his return in Friday's win over the Clippers, when he posted 31 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 13-17 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals across 25 minutes. While he may see a slight bump in minutes if he's cleared to play Sunday, the Nuggets will likely continue to monitor his playing time.

Krejci (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pacers.

Krejci was a late addition to the injury report Saturday due to a left ankle sprain, and he'll miss his first game due to an injury this season. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Heat. Luke Kennard and Corey Kispert are candidates for a slight bump in minutes due to Krejci being sidelined.

Risacher (knee) is available to play Saturday against the Pacers.

The second-year forward is all set to return from an 11-game absence. He's just a lukewarm pickup in fantasy hoops due to his limited upside, and he's likely to face restrictions in his first game back.

Johnson (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers.

After missing Thursday's loss to the Rockets, Johnson was able to clear his questionable tag this time around. Atlanta's star forward is averaging 22.9 points, 10.5 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 35.5 minutes per contest this season.

Toppin (foot) is ahead of schedule in his recovery, but head coach Rick Carlisle said he doesn't have a timetable for a return yet, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

With the way the season has gone for Indiana, the team is in no position to rush Toppin back to the court. Fantasy managers should operate under the assumption that Toppin will be sidelined through the All-Star break.