Carter (calf) is out for Saturday's game versus the Clippers.

This will be Carter's second straight game on the sidelines, but maybe he'll be able to get back out there for Sunday's meeting with the Jazz. Killian Hayes will likely get the backup minutes behind Russell Westbrook due to Carter being unavailable.

Smart (hip) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's meeting with the Nuggets.

Smart will be back in action Saturday night following a one-game stint on the sidelines, so he should see his usual minutes in a starting role. With Smart back, Rui Hachimura will likely return to the second unit.

Murray is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Lakers due to a left ankle sprain.

Murray tweaked his ankle during the Nuggets' 142-103 loss to the Knicks on March 6. The injury has not cost him any time, and it appears as though he'll be available to play in Saturday's Western Conference clash. Murray has scored at least 30 points in back-to-back games and has averaged 29.9 points, 5.6 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 3.5 threes and 0.8 steals over 36.0 minutes per game across his last eight outings.

Hayes (back) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Denver.

Hayes has missed the Lakers' last two games due to back soreness but is seemingly on track to return Saturday. Through five March appearances (one start), the big man has averaged 9.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 21.0 minutes per contest.

Gordon (hamstring) is probable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Gordon is likely to return from a one-game absence Saturday, which is expected to result in Spencer Jones heading back to the second unit. Check back for official confirmation on Gordon's status closer to Saturday's tipoff.

Finney-Smith will start Friday versus the Pelicans, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

This will be the first start of the season for Finney-Smith, who will be joined in the first unit by Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith. Per 36 minutes this season, Finney-Smith owns averages of 6.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 triples per contest.

Nembhard is in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Friday.

Nembhard has played 10 minutes or less in three of his last four outings while coming off the bench. However, he'll have the opportunity to serve in an expanded role Friday as he starts for the first time since Jan. 10 against the Bulls, when he played 29 minutes and finished with 16 points, six assists, three rebounds and three three-pointers.

Spencer will start against Detroit on Friday.

With Jaylen Wells (shoulder) out, Spencer will step into the starting lineup for the third time since the All-Star break. As a starter this season (16 games), the sharpshooter has averaged 10.8 points, 8.6 assists and 3.8 rebounds across 28.9 minutes per game.

Bagley is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Cavaliers.

Bagley will draw the start with Daniel Gafford (rest) taking the night off, and it'll be Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, Ryan Nembhard and Naji Marshall joining Bagley in the first unit for Friday's game. As a starter this season, the big man has produced averages of 13.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.2 swats per contest.

Small is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Pistons on Friday.

Small started Thursday's 120-112 loss to the Mavericks and finished with 19 points, nine assists, two rebounds, one block and three three-pointers over 28 minutes. He'll revert to a bench role for Friday's contest due to the return of Ty Jerome (calf).