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Goodwin will come off the bench for Thursday's game against the Pistons.

This was expected with Collin Gillespie (hand) back in action, but Goodwin should still see a sizeable role in the rotation with Devin Booker (ankle) unavailable. Through 14 games in January, Goodwin owns averages of 8.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 three-pointers and 1.1 steals per contest.

Johnson has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Bucks due to a left ankle sprain, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Johnson appeared to roll his left ankle after landing on Ryan Rollins' foot on a jump shot, with the former checking out of the game at the 8:05 mark in the second quarter. The injury is severe enough for Johnson that the rookie first-rounder will not return to Thursday's game, and he'll finish with eight points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and two assists over 11 minutes. Bub Carrington was on the floor for the Wizards to open the second half and should see a significant increase in minutes in Johnson's absence.

Wallace (hip) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Timberwolves, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Wallace was added to the injury report as questionable with left hip soreness after missing Tuesday's matchup against New Orleans, but he'll be back in action Thursday evening. He's averaging 5.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.8 steals through 12 January appearances.

Cryer (hamstring) won't play Friday against the Pistons.

Cryer is set for his third straight absence while tending to a left hamstring injury. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Tuesday against Philadelphia.

Gillespie (hand) is available for Thursday's game against the Pistons.

Gillespie is back after a one-game absence, and his return will likely result in Jordan Goodwin heading back to the second unit. Gillespie is averaging 13.4 points, 4.7 assists, 2.9 triples and 1.4 steals per game this season.

Gobert (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Gobert was a game-time decision for Thursday's game due to a left ankle sprain, but the veteran center has been given the green light to play against Oklahoma City. He has averaged 10.1 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.1 steals over 30.5 minutes per game since Jan. 3.

Valanciunas (calf) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Nets.

Valanciunas was trending in the right direction after being listed as probable, and the team has now officially cleared him to take the court Thursday. The big man is fresh off a double-double Tuesday against the Pistons, recording 16 points and 16 rebounds in 31 minutes.

Murray (hamstring/hip) is available for Thursday's game versus the Nets.

Murray will continue to play through the hamstring and hip issues, and he'll get as many minutes as he can handle. Murray has scored 20-plus points in three straight contests and has logged at least 36 minutes in each of those games.

Krejci is starting Thursday's game against the Rockets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Krejci will join the starting lineup with Zaccharie Risacher (knee), Jalen Johnson (calf) and Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) all ruled out for Atlanta. Krjeci started five consecutive games for the Hawks earlier in January and averaged 5.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 21.8 minutes.

Okogie is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Hawks, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Okogie will return to the starting unit with Tari Eason (rest) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun. In 27 starts this season, Okogie has posted averages of 6.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 triples and 1.5 steals per game.