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Sexton will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Kings, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Sexton started Thursday's game due to Josh Giddey (ankle) being out of the lineup, but he will return to a bench role Sunday as Giddey returns to action. Sexton has scored in double figures in five straight games, including three straight tallies of 20-plus points.

Miller will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Kings, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Miller made his first start of the season Thursday as the team was shorthanded, but he will return to a reserve role due to Matas Buzelis (ankle) being back in the lineup. In his last three games in a reserve role, Miller has averaged 11.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 blocks in 23.7 minutes per contest.

Plowden will start Sunday's game against the Bulls, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

With DeMar DeRozan (illness) unavailable for the first time this season, Plowden will get the starting nod. During his lone start in a loss to Cleveland on Feb. 7, he posted 16 points, six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 39 minutes.

Smith will come off the bench for Sunday's game in Sacramento, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Smith will be brought off the bench in an effort to conserve his minutes in his return from a five-game absence Sunday, so he's risky to deploy in daily fantasy leagues. As a reserve this season, Smith has averaged 9.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 triples per contest.

Nesmith (ankle, back) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Nesmith will make third straight appearance despite battling ankle and back injuries. In his two games since returning from injury, he has averaged just 4.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks in 21.5 minutes per contest.

Nembhard (back/neck) is available for Sunday's game against Portland.

Nembhard will shed his questionable tag due to neck and back soreness and suit up for a third consecutive contest. Over six appearances since the All-Star break, the 26-year-old guard has averaged 15.3 points, 6.3 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 27.2 minutes per game.

Siakam (wrist) is available for Sunday's game in Portland.

Siakam will continue to play through the wrist issue, as expected. The 10-year vet is averaging 24.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.8 triples and 1.1 steals per game this season.

Pedulla (hamstring) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Pedulla recently missed time due to a right hamstring issue, though he's set to be available for Monday's contest. However, the two-way player isn't guaranteed to see the floor.

Collins (neck) is out for Monday's game against the Knicks, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Collins will miss a fifth straight game due to a neck injury. His timetable for return remains unclear at this point. His next opportunity to suit up comes Wednesday against the Timberwolves.

Da Silva will start Sunday's game against the Bucks, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Da Silva will return to a starting role Sunday due to Anthony Black (back) being out. In his last six starts, da Silva averaged 11.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 33.2 minutes per contest.