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Smith (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against Cleveland.

Smith is managing a nagging right calf strain, putting his status in jeopardy for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Nick Richards and Guerschon Yabusele would be in position to share the center minutes if Smith is unable to play Thursday.

Sexton (fibula) is probable for Thursday's game against Cleveland.

The veteran guard is expected to be available for the second part of this back-to-back set. Sexton has averaged 16.0 points, 2.3 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 24.5 minutes per tilt over 13 games for the Bulls, shooting 50.0 percent from the field during that span.

Okoro (knee) will not play Thursday against the Cavaliers.

Okoro will be sidelined for a sixth straight game Thursday. His next chance to play comes Monday against Houston. Leonard Miller is likely to continue playing extended minutes for Chicago.

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

The Lakers are considering giving James the night off for the second half of their back-to-back. Rui Hachimura and Jake LaRavia would be in line for more playing time if James sits out Thursday.

Jaquez (hip) is out for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Jaquez was unable to shed his questionable tag for this contest and remains day-to-day. His next chance to play comes Saturday against Houston. It's possible that Simone Fontecchio picks up a handful of minutes with Jaquez out of the lineup.

Adebayo (calf) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Adebayo is all set to return from a one-game absence after shedding his probable tag. With the star big man back in the mix, Kel'el Ware is likely to see a reduced workload Thursday, along with Nikola Jovic.

Reaves questionable for Thursday's game against the Heat due to a right forearm contusion.

Along with LeBron James (foot) and Luka Doncic (hip), Reaves is under consideration for a maintenance day as the Lakers head into the second leg of a back-to-back set. During Wednesday's 124-116 win over the Rockets, Reaves turned in 14 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight assists, three assists and one block over 39 minutes.

Doncic is questionable for Thursday's game against Miami with right hip soreness.

Presumably, the Lakers are considering a maintenance day for the second leg of this back-to-back set -- LeBron James (foot) and Austin Reaves (arm) are also questionable. Doncic generated 40 points (12-25 FG, 7-17 3Pt, 9-14 FT), nine rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 38 minutes in Wednesday's 124-116 win over the Rockets, so the Lakers may play it safe here.

Mitchell is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls with a left eye contusion.

Mitchell was a very late addition to the injury report, which isn't a great sign in fantasy hoops. If Cleveland's franchise player is unable to give it a go, the team could rely more on Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis and Max Strus.

Brunson (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

After missing Tuesday's game against the Pacers, Brunson continues to trend in the right direction. Knicks head coach Mike Brown said Tuesday that he believes Brunson will return to the lineup Friday against the Nets, and his availability at Thursday's practice reinforces that belief.