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Reaves (forearm) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Reaves will shed his questionable tag due to a right forearm contusion and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. Through 10 March appearances, the 27-year-old guard has averaged 20.9 points, 5.9 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 37.2 minutes per contest.

Castle (hip) is out for Thursday's game versus the Suns, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

With Castle out, there will be more minutes available for Devin Vassell, Dylan Harper and Keldon Johnson. For now, Castle should be considered questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Pacers.

Mitchell (eye) is unlikely to play in Thursday's game against the Bulls, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Mitchell is expected to sit out due to a left eye contusion he sustained in Tuesday's win over the Bucks. Jaylon Tyson and Dennis Schroder are the most likely candidates to replace Mitchell in the starting lineup, depending on if the Cavaliers want to deploy a smaller or bigger first unit.

Leonard (ankle) won't play Thursday in New Orleans, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Leonard will skip the second leg of this back-to-back set, and his next chance to play will come in Saturday's game in Dallas. With Leonard out, there will be more minutes available for Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller.

Highsmith (knee) won't play in Thursday's game against the Spurs, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

The Suns are giving Highsmith the night off Thursday to rest his right knee following offseason surgery. Rasheer Fleming appears to be worth streaming in shallow fantasy leagues and Ryan Dunn in deeper settings.

Castle is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns due to right hip tightness, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Castle was an extremely late addition to the injury report due to the hip issue. If the second-year guard is forced to the sidelines for the first time since Feb. 1, Harrison Barnes, Dylan Harper and Keldon Johnson would be candidates to see increased playing time.

Allen (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game in San Antonio, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

This will be Allen's second straight game on the sidelines, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Bucks. Ryan Dunn should be able to remain in the rotation with Allen unavailable.

James (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat.

James is shedding a questionable designation with a foot issue on the second night of the Lakers' back-to-back. The superstar forward has averaged 20.8 points, 6.0 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 32.9 minutes per contest over his last eight games, shooting 61.5 percent from the field during that stretch.

Jenkins will start Thursday's game against the Wizards, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

With Cade Cunningham (chest) sidelined, Jenkins will get the starting nod Thursday. As a starter this season (eight games), the 24-year-old guard has averaged 14.8 points, 7.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 31.4 minutes per contest. Cunningham is in danger of missing the remainder of the regular season, opening the door for Jenkins to see increased burn going forward.

Doncic (hip) will play Thursday in Miami.

Doncic is dealing with a minor hip issue, but he'll push through the pain and make himself available for Thursday's game. Doncic has scored at least 30 points in seven straight games, and he'll look to make it eight in a row in Miami.