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Howard (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Howard will end the regular season with a fifth consecutive absence due to a left ankle sprain. The third-year wing set career highs essentially across the board and will finish the regular season with averages of 5.5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.8 assists across 12.6 minutes per game in 55 appearances off the bench.

Isaac (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Boston.

Isaac has missed 20 of Orlando's last 21 games, and his status for the Play-In Tournament is also in question. Considering the 28-year-old has averaged only 10.0 minutes per contest throughout the campaign, his absence won't have much of an impact on the Magic's rotation in the final game of the regular season.

Powell (groin) is listed as available for Sunday's game versus Atlanta.

Powell has appeared in only two of Miami's last seven games, most recently missing Friday's 140-117 win over Washington. Despite his availability, he might come off the bench. However, with Pelle Larsson (leg) ruled out, Powell could find himself back in the starting lineup for the first time since the 149-128 loss to Cleveland on March 27.

Larsson (leg) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Larsson was recently added to the injury report because of a right lower-leg bruise. However, he has since been downgraded to out, with his next chance to play coming in Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Hornets. Without the 25-year-old in the lineup, extra minutes might be absorbed by Kasparas Jakucionis, Jaime Jaquez and Keshad Johnson.

Fontecchio (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Fontecchio drew the probable tag for Sunday's game, but his left ankle injury is more severe than initially though and will prevent him from playing against Atlanta. Myron Gardner, Kel'el Ware and Keshad Johnson are all in line for more minutes Sunday in Fontecchio's absence. Fontecchio will end his fourth NBA regular season averaging 8.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.8 threes over 16.8 minutes per game in 70 outings (nine starts). He will work on being cleared to return for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament clash against the Hornets.

Larsson is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Miami due to a right lower-leg contusion.

Larsson's late addition to the injury report isn't a good sign ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale. Myron Gardner and Kel'el Ware would both be in line for more minutes if Larsson is unable to play.

White (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

White will shake off his probable tag due to right calf soreness and suit up in Charlotte's regular-season finale. The 26-year-old guard has appeared in four games in April, during which he has averaged 14.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 17.5 minutes per tilt.

Gueye is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat due to right shoulder inflammation.

The Hawks are resting several key players for Sunday's regular-season finale, including Onyeka Okongwu (finger), Jalen Johnson (rest) and Jonathan Kuminga (knee). Gueye was slated to take on an elevated role, but his status is now in jeopardy due to his injury. If he's unable to play against the Heat, then more minutes would be available for Tony Bradley, Christian Koloko and Asa Newell.

Vincent (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Vincent wasn't included on Atlanta's initial injury report, but he'll be held out of the team's regular-season finale due to left knee inflammation. With the Hawks set to be thin in the backcourt, Keaton Wallace, RayJ Dennis and Buddy Hield are all candidates to see increased burn. Vincent will finish the regular season with averages of 4.4 points, 1.4 assists and 1.0 rebounds in 16.6 minutes per game across 53 appearances (seven starts) between the Hawks and Lakers.

Kuminga (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Miami.

Kuminga will join several other Hawks players on the sidelines for Sunday's regular-season finale. The 2021 first-rounder was acquired by Atlanta from Golden State in early February, and in 13 outings since March 12, Kuminga has averaged 10.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 threes and 0.7 steals over 21.0 minutes, establishing himself as a key piece to the Hawks' rotation heading into the postseason. Corey Kispert, Zaccharie Risacher, Buddy Hield and Keaton Wallace should all operate in expanded roles against the Heat.