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Garland will start against the Grizzlies on Saturday, Lauren Rosen of FanDuel Sports Network SoCal reports.

After coming off the bench in his first two appearances for the Clippers, the 26-year-old point guard will join the first unit in place of Kobe Sanders. Garland has averaged 12.0 points, 5.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 23.5 minutes per contest with Los Angeles this season.

Smith (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Sacramento.

Smith has missed Chicago's last five games with a right calf strain but is now listed as questionable due to a left calf strain. If he remains sidelined, Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards would likely see increased minutes.

Simons (wrist) will not play Sunday against the Kings.

Simons was diagnosed with a fractured wrist Feb. 24, and there's been no indication that he's getting closer to a return.

Williams (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.

Williams is officially day-to-day after missing the past four games for Chicago. The Bulls could be very shorthanded once again Sunday, so the team may continue to rely on Guerschon Yabusele and Leonard Miller.

Buzelis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.

Buzelis is in danger of missing a second consecutive contest due to a right ankle sprain. If the second-year forward is ultimately ruled out, Leonard Miller and Guerschon Yabusele would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes, especially if Patrick Williams (quadriceps) is downgraded from questionable to out.

Giddey (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.

After missing Thursday's game against the Suns, Giddey remains day-to-day for the Bulls. If Chicago's primary playmaker is unable to suit up, the team will likely lean more on Tre Jones, Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham.

Sasser exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Nets due to an apparent lower left leg issue, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

Sasser was seen grabbing at his left lower leg before checking out of Saturday's contest with 1:19 remaining in the first half. If he's unable to return in the second half, Caris LeVert and Kevin Huerter will likely help pick up the slack the rest of the way.

Rupert (two-way) will be inactive for Saturday's game against the Clippers.

Rupert -- who recently re-signed with the Grizzlies on a two-way contract after originally joining the team on a 10-day deal -- had appeared in each of the last six games while averaging 9.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.2 three-pointers and 1.0 assists in 27.5 minutes per game. Due to the nature of his contract, Rupert will be able to suit up in just 10 of the Grizzlies' remaining 21 games. With all of Ty Jerome (calf), Scotty Pippen (toe), Taylor Hendricks (illness) and Cedric Coward (knee) back in action for Saturday's contest after sitting out the previous game, the Grizzlies will opt to hold Rupert out in order to preserve some of his availability.

Goodwin (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Goodwin will miss a seventh consecutive contest due to a left calf strain, though he's expected to be re-evaluated soon. He should be considered doubtful for future contests until the Suns provide an update on his progress.

Salaun (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Suns.

Salaun will be sidelined for a third straight game Sunday as he continues to nurse a calf strain. His next chance to play comes Tuesday against Portland.