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Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

Aldama will miss a third consecutive game (and fifth in six games) while managing a right knee injury, and his next chance to play is Monday in a rematch against Minnesota. Jock Landale should remain in the Grizzlies' starting five for as long as Aldama is sidelined.

Jackson is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left quadriceps contusion.

The quad injury is a new concern for Jackson, who is not expected to suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. John Konchar (neck) is doubtful and Santi Aldama (knee) is out, so the Grizzlies are likely to be extremely shorthanded in the frontcourt. GG Jackson, Vince Williams and Olivier-Maxence Prosper would be candidates for increased playing time if Jackson and Konchar are ultimately ruled out.

Konchar is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to an anterior triangle contusion.

Konchar may have picked up the injury during the Grizzlies' 114-106 loss to the Pelicans on Friday, when he tallied nine points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes. He has averaged 21.4 minutes per game over his last five outings, and that playing time will be absorbed by GG Jackson and Vince Williams, assuming Konchar is ruled out for Saturday's contest.

Jerome (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

Jerome continues to recover from a high-grade right calf strain that he suffered during the preseason, and he has a chance to make his Grizzlies debut Saturday. He appeared in 70 regular-season games (three starts) for the Cavaliers in 2024-25 and averaged 12.5 points, 3.4 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 1.6 threes and 1.1 steals over 19.9 minutes per game.

Krejci is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers due to a left ankle sprain.

Krejci was a late addition to the injury report, which isn't a positive sign for his availability. The 25-year-old will likely be a game-time decision ahead of tipoff at 7:00 p.m. ET, and if he isn't cleared to suit up, Luke Kennard and Corey Kispert would be candidates for increased minutes.

Mitchell (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Mitchell will miss a sixth consecutive game due to a left shoulder sprain, and his next chance to suit up is in Sunday's rematch against Chicago, though he doesn't appear to have an established timeline to return. Rookie Kasparas Jakucionis should continue to start for Miami for as long as Mitchell is sidelined.

Drummond is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans due to an illness.

Drummond saw just four minutes of playing time during the 76ers' win over the Kings on Thursday, but it's unclear whether his current illness played a factor in his limited playing time. Adem Bona would take on a larger role off the bench as the Sixers' backup big man behind Joel Embiid if Drummond is unable to play Saturday.

The NBA suspended George for 25 games Saturday for violating the league's Anti-Drug program.

The suspension will start with Saturday's game against the Pelicans and will keep George off the floor until late March. When healthy, George made an impact as the team's third option behind Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, so George's extended absence is a big blow to a Sixers team in the midst of a crowded Eastern Conference playoff race. In George's absence, Dominick Barlow figures to be the top candidate to enter the 76ers' starting lineup, and Kelly Oubre should also take on an expanded role for Philadelphia.

Barnes is not in the Spurs' starting lineup against the Hornets on Saturday, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Barnes has struggled since the beginning of January, having averaged 6.8 points per game while shooting just 36.6 percent from the field (including 26.7 percent from three on 4.3 3PA/G) over that span. He'll come off the bench Saturday for the first time this season while Devin Vassell enters the Spurs' starting five alongside De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Julian Champagnie and Victor Wembanyama.

Vassell is in the Spurs' starting lineup against the Hornets on Saturday, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Vassell has come off the bench in each of his last two outings following a return from a 13-game absence due to a strained left adductor, but he'll be in the Spurs' starting five Saturday while Harrison Barnes serves in a reserve role. Vassell was a permanent member of the Spurs' starting lineup prior to his injury, during which he averaged 15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.7 threes and 0.9 steals over 31.9 minutes per game.