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Porzingis (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Porzingis will shake off his questionable tag and return from a six-game absence due to an illness. During his lone Warriors appearance in a loss to Boston on Feb. 19, the veteran big man posted 12 points, one rebound, one assist and one block in 17 minutes. He'll be limited to around 15-20 minutes Saturday, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN.com.

Payton (ankle) is good to go for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Payton will shed a probable tag to suit up for this contest. With De'Anthony Melton (knee) sidelined, Payton is a candidate to see a handful of extra minutes against the Thunder.

Watkins (ankle/foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

Watkins will miss a third consecutive contest due to a sprained left foot and ankle. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday in Miami. With the rookie second-rounder sidelined, Will Riley, Justin Champagnie and Leaky Black are candidates for increased minutes.

Sarr (hamstring) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

Sarr has been rehabbing from a right hamstring strain that caused him to miss 10 consecutive games dating back to mid-February. His absence from the injury report indicates that he's progressed enough in his recovery to return Sunday, and if he moves back into the starting lineup, then Julian Reese will likely revert to a rotational role off the bench.

Vukcevic (thigh) will not play Sunday against the Pelicans.

Vukcevic will miss his fourth straight game Sunday. With Alex Sarr returning to action, Julian Reese may pick up the backup center minutes Sunday.

Jenkins will start against the Nets on Saturday, Eric Vincent of ClutchPoints.com reports.

With Cade Cunningham (quadriceps) and Ausar Thompson (ankle) unavailable, Jenkins will get the starting nod for the first time since Jan. 21. As a starter this season (seven games), the 24-year-old guard has averaged 15.3 points, 6.7 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 30.9 minutes per tilt.

Sasser is in the Pistons' starting lineup against the Nets on Saturday, Eric Vincent of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Sasser has seen inconsistent playing time off the Pistons' bench all year, but he'll make his first start of the season (and first since April 13, 2025) due to the absences of Cade Cunningham (quadriceps) and Ausar Thompson (ankle). Sasser is averaging 4.8 points, 1.8 assists and 0.8 rebounds over 9.4 minutes per game this season, though he was a healthy scratch in four of Detroit's last six games.

Watford is not in the 76ers' starting lineup against the Hawks on Saturday.

Watford made his sixth start of the season in Wednesday's 106-102 win over the Jazz, when he finished with seven points (3-6 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block over 22 minutes. He'll revert to a bench role for Saturday's contest due to the return of Kelly Oubre (illness).

Plumlee (reconditioning) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.

Plumlee is still ramping up his conditioning after undergoing right groin surgery in late December. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Celtics.

Smith (ankle) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Smith did not play in the back leg of the Rockets' back-to-back set against the Trail Blazers on Friday due to a right ankle sprain. The 2022 first-rounder isn't listed on the injury report, which means Reed Sheppard will likely revert to a bench role for Sunday's contest.