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Melton (hand) is available for Monday's game against the Mavericks.

Melton was previously listed as probable due to a left hand contusion and will suit up in Monday's road contest as expected. Since entering the starting lineup Feb. 5, the 27-year-old is averaging 15.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals in 16 appearances.

Thomas was waived by the Bucks on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Thomas' time in Milwaukee will come to a close after appearing in 18 games since agreeing to a one-year deal in early February. He averaged 10.7 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 16.6 minutes over this 18-game stretch. This move frees up space for the Bucks to convert Pete Nance to a standard contract.

Mamukelashvili is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Utah, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

With Jakob Poeltl (back) inactive, Mamukelashvili will step into the starting lineup at center. In 12 starts this season, the big man is averaging 15.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.6 minutes per contest.

Konchar is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Konchar will slide into the starting lineup with Cody Williams (shoulder) sidelined Monday. Konchar hasn't provided much of a scoring punch of late, but he's managed to contribute on the glass and as a defender, averaging 5.6 rebounds and 2.0 steals over his last five showings.

Shead will start Monday's game against the Jazz, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

With Immanuel Quickley (foot) out, Shead will draw his first start since Jan. 21. As a starter this season (seven games), the second-year point guard has averaged 12.9 points, 7.6 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 33.9 minutes per contest.

The Kings announced Monday that Clifford has been diagnosed with a left mid-foot sprain following an MRI and will be re-evaluated in one week, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Clifford sustained the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Nets, and he'll be sidelined for at least the next four games as a result. With the Kings holding a record of 19-53, it wouldn't be surprising if the club exercised caution with the rookie first-round pick and shut him down for good if he hasn't made any notable progress when he's re-evaluated. Devin Carter, Daeqwon Plowden (foot) and Malik Monk are candidates to see expanded roles for as long as Clifford is sidelined.

Coffey (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Denver.

Coffey will miss a third consecutive game due to a sprained left ankle sustained in Thursday's loss to San Antonio. His absence shouldn't significantly affect Phoenix's rotation, though it could lead to Isaiah Livers seeing some action off the bench. Coffey's next chance to play will come Saturday against Utah.

Highsmith (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.

Highsmith will miss a fourth consecutive contest due to right knee injury management, and his next opportunity to play will come Saturday against the Jazz. With the 29-year-old forward out, Ryan Dunn and Rasheer Fleming are candidates for increased minutes.

Brooks (hand) is out for Tuesday's game against Denver.

Brooks is continuing to battle back from a broken left hand, and while he recently got his cast off, he has more hurdles to clear before returning to game action. He can be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against the Jazz until further notice.

O'Neale (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against Denver.

O'Neale has missed the previous three games due to left knee soreness but is on track to suit up Tuesday. The forward has been a fixture in Phoenix's starting lineup and is averaging 9.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 27.4 minutes per contest across his past 10 appearances.