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McNeeley is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks due to illness.

McNeeley is evidently feeling under the weather, putting his availability for Thursday in jeopardy. The Hornets should have another update closer to tipoff.

Richards is questionable for Friday's game against Oklahoma City with a sprained right elbow.

Richards is in danger of missing the first leg of this back-to-back set. The Bulls would be down to Lachlan Olbrich and Leonard Miller as their primary options at the center position if Richards is ultimately downgraded to out Friday.

Yabusele is questionable for Friday's game against Oklahoma City due to a left ankle sprain.

Yabusele missed Monday's action against Houston before taking the court Wednesday against Philly, but it seems the ankle is still bothering him. He'll presumably need to prove his health during shootaround and leading up to tipoff to gain clearance to play.

Dillingham (knee) is probable for Friday's game against Oklahoma City.

Dillingham is expected to be available for the first half of this back-to-back set. The guard has averaged 13.1 points, 3.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 23.9 minutes per contest in his last seven games.

Okoro (knee) is probable for Friday's game in Oklahoma City.

Okoro logged 23 minutes off the bench in his return from a seven-game absence during Wednesday's loss to the 76ers, so it'll be interesting to see if his minutes are expanded for Friday's game, which will be the first of a back-to-back set. Check back for official confirmation on Okoro's status closer to tipoff.

Simons (wrist) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Simons hasn't take the court since Feb. 21 while recovering from a fractured left wrist. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Saturday in Memphis.

Miller (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Miller was held out of Wednesday's game due to back soreness, and he's been given a questionable tag leading up to Friday's matchup. Expect another update from the team closer to game time.

Suggs (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Kings, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

After missing two contests with an illness, Suggs is ready to return Thursday. Fewer minutes will be needed from Jamal Cain and Jevon Carter versus Sacramento. Over his last eight appearances, Suggs has averaged 14.9 points, 4.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 30.1 minutes per game.

Strus (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's meeting with Miami.

Strus sat out Wednesday's game for rest purposes with that one coming as the second in a back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action Friday night. With Strus active, Nae'Qwan Tomlin's minutes could dip a bit.

Wade (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Heat.

Wade will miss a second consecutive matchup while nursing a right ankle sprain. Sam Merrill started in his place Wednesday and should be considered the favorite to do so again Friday in Wade's place.