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The Clippers announced that Garland (toe) -- who has already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus the Pelicans -- will be available for Monday's game at Golden State, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

In what will be his Clippers debut, Garland is slated to make his first appearance since Jan. 14 following a lengthy absence due to a right great toe sprain and left big toe injury management. Prior to being traded to the Clippers on Feb. 4, Garland had averaged 18.0 points, 6.9 assists, 2.4 rebounds, 2.3 three-pointers and 0.8 steals in 30.5 minutes per contest over 26 appearances with Cleveland. Given the amount of time that he missed, Garland is likely to be operating with a minutes restriction Monday, but the Clippers could feel comfortable deploying him in the starting five right off the bat.

Collins (head/neck) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Collins will shake off his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to a head laceration and neck soreness. Over nine February appearances, the forward averaged 15.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 29.3 minutes per contest. His return will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders.

Thiero was recalled from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Thiero, who suited up for South Bay on Saturday, will seemingly be available for the main squad Sunday against the Kings. Thiero has appeared in just two games at the NBA level in 2026, totaling five points in 12 minutes.

The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

James will rejoin the parent club after being assigned to the G League on Monday. The second-year guard will be available for Sunday's game against the Kings, though he isn't guaranteed to see meaningful playing time.

Love is out for Monday's game against the Nuggets for rest purposes.

Love will get the night off Monday after appearing in each of Utah's previous four games. Kyle Filipowski and Oscar Tshiebwe figure to see the majority of the minutes at center due to the plethora of injuries the team is dealing with in the frontcourt.

Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Washington will miss a third straight outing due to a left ankle sprain, and his next opportunity to play will come Tuesday in Charlotte. With the 27-year-old forward being joined by Cooper Flagg (foot) and Naji Marshall (finger) on the sidelines, Caleb Martin, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton are candidates for increased playing time.

Martin (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports reports.

Martin will return from a one-game absence due to lower-back soreness and could take on an increased role due to Cooper Flagg (foot), Naji Marshall (finger) and P.J. Washington (ankle) being unavailable. Over four outings (one start) since the All-Star break, Martin has averaged 6.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.5 assists in 18.8 minutes per contest.

Marshall (finger) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Noah Weber of TheSmokingCuban.com reports.

Marshall will miss Sunday's contest due to a right finger contusion, presumably suffered during Friday's loss to the Grizzlies. Brandon Williams, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton figure to see extra minutes with Marshall out.

Johnson (ankle) exited Sunday's 117-108 loss to the Timberwolves with 7:50 remaining in the fourth quarter and didn't return, finishing with zero points (0-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists across 23 minutes.

Johnson shook off a probable tag due to right ankle inflammation ahead of Sunday's contest, though he struggled mightily and was unable to close the game out. The 29-year-old forward faces a short turnaround if he hopes to suit up in Monday's game in Utah. If he's forced to miss time, Julian Strawther, Tim Hardaway and Spencer Jones (shoulder) would be candidates for increased minutes.

Johnson is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against Minnesota due to right ankle soreness.

Johnson is not expected to return in the final minutes of Sunday's contest after being held scoreless in 23 minutes before heading to the locker room in the fourth quarter. It wouldn't be surprising to see the 29-year-old forward pop up on the injury report ahead of Monday's game in Utah.