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Sims won't start Thursday's game against the Jazz.

With Myles Turner (calf) back in action, Sims will slide to the second unit. The 27-year-old big man has averaged 4.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 22.5 minutes per game across six outings off the bench this month.

Kuzma (elbow) is available for Thursday's game against the Jazz.

As expected, Kuzma will shed his probable tag due to a right elbow contusion and suit up Thursday. The veteran forward will look to bounce back following a lackluster performance during Tuesday's loss to Cleveland, when he started and tallied three points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two assists and one block in 17 minutes.

Turner (calf) will play in Thursday's game against Utah.

Turner is set to return from a one-game stint on the sidelines, which should result in Jericho Sims heading back to the second unit. Turner is averaging 12.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 2.1 triples and 1.5 blocks per game this season.

Porter (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jazz.

Porter will miss his sixth game this month due to right knee synovitis, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Saturday in Phoenix. Ryan Rollins will likely take on more playmaking duties in Porter's absence, while AJ Green, Ousmane Dieng and Cam Thomas are candidates for increased playing time.

Konchar (quadriceps) is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.

Konchar had missed three straight games due to a left calf injury before returning to action for Wednesday's 147-111 loss to the Timberwolves, finishing with three points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 13 minutes. He's now nursing a right quad contusion coming out of that contest and will be sidelined for the second leg of a back-to-back set.

Missi will start Thursday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

With Dejounte Murray (Achilles) sitting out the second half of this back-to-back set, Missi will rejoin the first unit. As a starter this season (nine games), the big man has averaged 5.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 blocks in 22.6 minutes per contest.

Miller is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game in New Orleans, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Miller will earn his first start of the season due to Kawhi Leonard (ankle) being out, and the former should see some more shots falling his way with Darius Garland (toe) also unavailable. Per 36 minutes this season, Miller owns averages of 16.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.0 three-pointers and 1.3 steals per contest.

Miller won't start Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.

After starting five consecutive contests, Miller will slide to the second unit in favor of Collin Sexton. Miller has averaged 7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks in 15.4 minutes per game over his last five outings off the bench.

Dunn will start Thursday versus the Pelicans, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Darius Garland (toe) and Kawhi Leonard (ankle) are taking the night off, so Dunn will return to the first unit, and he'll be joined by Jordan Miller, Derrick Jones, John Collins and Brook Lopez. As a starter this season, Dunn owns averages of 7.8 points, 3.9 assists, 1.0 three-pointers and 1.6 steals per game.

Richards will start Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.

With Jalen Smith (calf) unavailable, Richards will get the starting nod in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The big man's lone start with Chicago came in Friday's loss to the Clippers, when he posted 10 points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three blocks and one assist over 30 minutes.