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An MRI confirmed a left hamstring strain for Porter, and he will be re-evaluated in 2-to-3 weeks.

In three weeks from today's date, the Nets will have only three games remaining on their schedule, so there's a decent chance we won't see Porter in uniform again this season. Danny Wolf, Josh Minott and Ziaire Williams (foot) will likely help fill the void while Porter is out.

Monk (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the 76ers.

Monk is set to return from a four-game stint on the sidelines, and with Nique Clifford (hamstring) out, Monk could see increased minutes. The 28-year-old guard is averaging 12.6 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 triples per game this season.

Clifford is out for Thursday's game against the 76ers due to left hamstring soreness.

Clifford is sitting out for the first time since October. The rookie swingman can be viewed as day-to-day prior to Sunday's tilt versus the Nets. Malik Monk is a candidate to join the starting lineup Thursday, and Doug McDermott should stick around in the rotation as well.

Embiid (oblique) is out for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Embiid continues to recover from a right oblique strain. Saturday's tilt in Utah marks his next chance to play. The center minutes should be divvied up among Andre Drummond and Adem Bona on Thursday.

Gueye (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Wednesday in the Hawks' 135-120 win over the Mavericks.

Gueye had played at least four minutes in each of the Hawks' last 14 games, but with Atlanta having all of its key players available Wednesday, the third-year big man ended up dropping out of the rotation. He'll likely need at least one of Onyeka Okongwu, Jalen Johnson, Jonathan Kuminga or Jock Landale to miss time before recapturing a meaningful role off the bench.

Markkanen is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks with a right hip impingement.

The All-Star forward hasn't appeared since the Feb. 23 loss to Houston, and the Jazz haven't provided an update on his health since Feb. 26. Until he's re-evaluated, Markkanen can be labeled as week-to-week moving forward.

Konchar is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Bucks with right quadriceps contusion.

After missing three straight games due to a left calf injury, Konchar returned to action for Wednesday's loss to the Timberwolves. Despite playing only 13 minutes in that contest, Konchar is now nursing a new injury that will put him in danger of missing the second leg of the Jazz's back-to-back set.

Collier is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks with left hamstring soreness.

Collier is sitting out the second leg of Utah's back-to-back and can be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's matchup with the 76ers. Elijah Harkless and Bez Mbeng will likely form a timeshare for minutes at point guard Thursday.

Sensabaugh (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.

Sensabaugh will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set after erupting for 41 points (17-31 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 37 minutes in Wednesday's 147-111 loss to Minnesota. Ace Bailey and Elijah Harkless could see larger roles due to Sensabaugh's absence.

Highsmith (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Spurs.

After not including him on the original injury report, the Suns are now considering holding Highsmith out for right knee injury management. Rasheer Fleming and Jordan Goodwin could pick up a few extra minutes if Highsmith cannot play, as Royce O'Neale (knee) has been ruled out.