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Tyson is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Bulls.

Tyson is getting a spot start with Donovan Mitchell (eye) unavailable, and the former will be joined in the first unit by James Harden, Sam Merrill, Dean Wade and Evan Mobley. As a starter this season, Tyson has posted averages of 14.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.4 triples per contest.

Mitchell (eye) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports.

Mitchell was a late addition to the injury report Thursday and has officially been ruled out due to a left eye contusion. His next opportunity to play will come Saturday in New Orleans. Jaylon Tyson will get the starting nod in Mitchell's absence, though Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder are also candidates to see an uptick in playing time.

Reaves (forearm) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Reaves will shed his questionable tag due to a right forearm contusion and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. Through 10 March appearances, the 27-year-old guard has averaged 20.9 points, 5.9 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 37.2 minutes per contest.

Castle (hip) is out for Thursday's game versus the Suns, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

With Castle out, there will be more minutes available for Devin Vassell, Dylan Harper and Keldon Johnson. For now, Castle should be considered questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Pacers.

Mitchell (eye) is unlikely to play in Thursday's game against the Bulls, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Mitchell is expected to sit out due to a left eye contusion he sustained in Tuesday's win over the Bucks. Jaylon Tyson and Dennis Schroder are the most likely candidates to replace Mitchell in the starting lineup, depending on if the Cavaliers want to deploy a smaller or bigger first unit.

Leonard (ankle) won't play Thursday in New Orleans, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Leonard will skip the second leg of this back-to-back set, and his next chance to play will come in Saturday's game in Dallas. With Leonard out, there will be more minutes available for Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller.

Highsmith (knee) won't play in Thursday's game against the Spurs, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

The Suns are giving Highsmith the night off Thursday to rest his right knee following offseason surgery. Rasheer Fleming appears to be worth streaming in shallow fantasy leagues and Ryan Dunn in deeper settings.

Castle is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns due to right hip tightness, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Castle was an extremely late addition to the injury report due to the hip issue. If the second-year guard is forced to the sidelines for the first time since Feb. 1, Harrison Barnes, Dylan Harper and Keldon Johnson would be candidates to see increased playing time.

Allen (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game in San Antonio, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

This will be Allen's second straight game on the sidelines, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Bucks. Ryan Dunn should be able to remain in the rotation with Allen unavailable.

James (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat.

James is shedding a questionable designation with a foot issue on the second night of the Lakers' back-to-back. The superstar forward has averaged 20.8 points, 6.0 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 32.9 minutes per contest over his last eight games, shooting 61.5 percent from the field during that stretch.