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Nembhard (back/neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Portland.

Nembhard has been a regular on the injury report of late due to neck and back soreness, though he has played in each of Indiana's last two games. If he's unable to suit up Sunday, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would be candidates for increased playing time.

Zubac (ankle) is out for Sunday's game versus Portland.

Zubac's debut continues to be put on hold as he recovers from his ankle sprain. The Pacers are being very cautious with their new addition, but recent reports have suggested that he's getting closer.

Joe will start Saturday's game against the Warriors, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

With Chet Holmgren (illness) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) out, Jaylin Williams and Joe will enter the starting five. As a starter this season (seven games), the 26-year-old swingman has averaged 13.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 steals in 29.0 minutes per tilt.

Siakam is probable for Sunday's game versus Portland with a left wrist sprain.

This appears to be a minor issue for Siakam, but it's worth monitoring closely with how cautious the team has been. With a back-to-back set coming up on March 12 and 13, a maintenance day could be in his near future.

Spencer will start Saturday's game against the Thunder.

With De'Anthony Melton (knee) unavailable, Spencer will get the starting nod in Oklahoma City. As a starter this season (11 games), the 29-year-old guard has averaged 11.4 points, 5.5 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 28.2 minutes per game.

Williams will start against the Warriors on Saturday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

This was an expected move with both Chet Holmgren (illness) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) sidelined. Williams is a strong streaming option for this slate with his per-minute upside.

Ayton (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against New York.

Ayton logged just four minutes in Thursday's loss to Denver and didn't play in Friday's win over the Pacers due to left knee soreness, though he's set to return Sunday. With the big man returning to the lineup, Jaxson Hayes should revert to a bench role, while Drew Timme is likely to see a significant dip in playing time and could fall out of the rotation entirely.

Kleber (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Kleber remains day-to-day after two straight absences for the Lakers. His availability (or lack thereof) isn't going to make many waves in fantasy hoops with Deandre Ayton off the injury report.

James (elbow) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Head coach JJ Redick said Friday that James will likely be available to play in Sunday's game against the Knicks, but the questionable tag suggests that he remains day-to-day. Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt could see increased roles if James can't give it a go.

Tshiebwe will start against the Bucks on Saturday.

Tshiebwe will make his first start of the season and just the second of his career Saturday. The two-way player has appeared in five games since the All-Star break, averaging 4.0 points and 4.4 rebounds in 11.2 minutes per showing over that stretch.