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Small (thigh) is available for Sunday's game against the Rockets.

Small missed three straight games due to a left thigh contusion before being cleared to return against the Jazz on Friday. He didn't end up playing against Utah, though Adama Bal (ankle) will hit the inactive list Sunday, so Small could return to the rotation and see significant minutes for the shorthanded Grizzlies.

Clayton (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.

Clayton will miss a second straight contest to close the regular season due to a left hip injury. His rookie campaign comes to a close with a solid stretch of games, as he averaged 13.2 points, 6.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per contest over his last five appearances, scoring in double figures in each of those games.

Prosper (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against Houston.

Prosper missed the last two contests because of a sprained right ankle. However, he will be back on the court for the final game of the season for Memphis. Prosper is also expected to return to the starting lineup, likely sending Toby Okani back to the bench.

Bal (ankle) is out for Sunday's game in Houston.

Bal will miss Memphis' regular-season finale, along with 13 other Grizzlies players. Rayan Rupert could return to the starting lineup with Bal out, and Lucas Williamson will get all the run he can handle.

Stevens (ankle) is listed out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

One of Sacramento's two-way players, Stevens will finish out the season having not seen action at the NBA or G League level since March 21 due to a sore right ankle. The second-year point guard made just three appearances in total for Sacramento in 2025-26, averaging 3.3 points, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.0 rebounds in 14.3 minutes.

James (foot) is available for Sunday's game against Utah, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

James is good to go after being listed as questionable for this contest. However, it's unknown how much action he will see, considering the Lakers are focused on the postseason.

Quickley won't return to Sunday's game against the Nets due to right hamstring tightness, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. He'll finish with four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five assists, two rebounds and two steals across 17 minutes.

Quickley checked out of Toronto's regular-season finale late in the second quarter and won't return during the second half. Jamal Shead started the second half and should help pick up the slack the rest of the way.

Williams (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Williams will get the night off before likely returning for the Play-In Tournament. Without him, Oso Ighodaro could be back in the starting lineup for the first time since the 127-107 loss to Charlotte on April 2.

Plumlee will start Sunday versus the Nuggets, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Both Victor Wembanyama (ribs) and Luke Kornet (shoulder) will skip San Antonio's regular-season finale, which will result in Plumlee earning his third start of the season. In his previous two starts for the Hornets this season, Plumlee averaged 5.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.

Highsmith (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Highsmith will shed his questionable tag and return from a 12-game absence due to a right knee injury. He has appeared in just six games so far this season, averaging 5.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 13.3 minutes per contest.