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Sexton is not in the Bulls' starting lineup against the Bucks on Sunday.

Sexton started the Bulls' 121-112 loss to the Trail Blazers on Thursday, when he finished with 10 points, three assists and one steal over 18 minutes. He'll come off the bench for Sunday's contest while the Bulls roll with a starting five of Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis and Guerschon Yabusele.

Schroder won't start against the Nets on Sunday.

With James Harden (thumb) back in action following a two-game absence, Schroder will retreat to the second unit. Over eight appearances off the bench for Cleveland, the veteran guard has averaged 8.0 points, 4.1 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 20.3 minutes per tilt.

Ellis (finger) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Ellis has been cleared to return after missing one game with a left index finger fracture. While James Harden (thumb) is also expected to return to the lineup Sunday, Ellis should still see a healthy workload in a backcourt that remains without Donovan Mitchell (groin).

Harden (thumb) is available for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Harden will shed his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to a fractured right thumb. With the veteran guard back in action, Dennis Schroder will likely slide to the bench. Over seven February appearances, Harden averaged 18.9 points, 8.0 assists and 4.6 rebounds in 32.0 minutes per tilt.

Jones (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.

Jones was previously listed as questionable due to a right shoulder strain, an injury he appeared to aggravate during Friday's overtime loss to the Thunder. The second-year forward has dealt with a string of absences in February, previously missing time due to a concussion. With Jones sidelined Sunday alongside Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Peyton Watson (hamstring), the Nuggets will likely lean more heavily on Tim Hardaway and Bruce Brown to fill minutes on the wing.

Johnson (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.

Johnson is working through right ankle inflammation, but he has been given the green light to play in the front end of the Nuggets' back-to-back set. He has averaged 11.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 threes and 0.8 steals over 32.5 minutes per game in his eight outings since returning from a 23-game absence due to a right knee bone bruise.

Martin (back) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Martin was initially listed as questionable but now appears likely to return from a one-game absence due to lower-back soreness. With P.J. Washington (ankle) and Naji Marshall (finger) expected to join Cooper Flagg (foot) on the sidelines, Martin is likely to see increased playing time and is a top candidate to enter the starting five.

Marshall (finger) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Marshall is dealing with a right finger contusion that he likely picked up in Friday's loss to the Grizzlies. It appears as though the injury will prevent him from suiting up for Sunday's contest, which opens up more playing time for Brandon Williams, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton.

The Mavericks recalled Johnson from the G League's Texas Legends on Sunday.

Johnson joined the Legends for Saturday's 112-105 loss to the Valley Suns, finishing the game with 27 points (10-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 36 minutes. Over six appearances with the parent club since being acquired from the Wizards ahead of the trade deadline, the second-year guard has averaged 4.2 points in 10.8 minutes per contest. He logged 34 minutes in Friday's loss to Memphis and may continue seeing significant minutes in Sunday's matchup with the Thunder with Naji Marshall (finger) and P.J. Washington (ankle) expected to join Cooper Flagg (foot) on the sideline.

Randle (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Randle popped up on Saturday's injury report as questionable due to lower-back spasms, but the veteran forward has been given the green light to play in Sunday's Western Conference tilt. His production has dipped noticeably since the All-Star break, as he has averaged 12.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists over 30.8 minutes per game in his last four outings.