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Head coach Brian Keefe said Vukcevic (hip) will operate under a minutes restriction in Saturday's game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Vukcevic was previously listed as questionable on the injury report, and while he's been cleared to suit up, the Wizards will monitor his workload. The center is averaging 10.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 19.1 minutes over his last four games.

Head coach Brian Keefe said Johnson (ankle) will remain on a minutes restriction in Saturday's game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Johnson missed six straight games from Jan. 30 to Feb. 8 due to a sprained left ankle, though he's set to appear in his seventh consecutive contest Saturday. Still, the Wizards will exercise caution with the rookie first-rounder and continue to limit his playing time. Over his last six outings, the 19-year-old has averaged 11.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 19.7 minutes per game. He has shot just 21.7 percent from beyond the arc during that span.

Randle is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to lower-back spasms.

Randle has yet to miss a game this season but is in jeopardy of being sidelined for Sunday's contest while nursing a back injury. If the veteran forward is unable to play, then Naz Reid figures to be the top candidate to enter the Timberwolves' starting lineup. Randle averaged 18.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.0 threes over 34.1 minutes per game in February.

Head coach Brian Keefe said George (knee) will operate under an unspecified minutes restriction in Saturday's game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

George will return from a one-game absence due to a left knee contusion, though he isn't expected to see a full workload. The second-year swingman has yet to log more than 26 minutes in a game through eight February appearances, during which he has averaged 10.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 20.5 minutes per tilt.

Jerome (thigh) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Jerome was sidelined for Friday's loss to the Mavericks due to a left thigh contusion, and his status remains in jeopardy for Sunday's matchup. If he is unable to suit up, the Grizzlies would likely continue to lean on Scotty Pippen, Walter Clayton and Javon Small to handle increased minutes in the backcourt.

Aldama (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Aldama is expected to miss a 10th straight game due to a right knee injury, which would leave additional minutes available for the likes of Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks. If he's ultimately ruled out, Aldama's next opportunity to suit up would be Tuesday against Minnesota.

Coward (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

It appears as though Coward will miss a seventh consecutive game while recovering from a right knee sprain, and the Grizzlies will likely take things slow with the rookie first-rounder, given that the team is not contending for a spot in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament. Jaylen Wells, Walter Clayton and Rayan Rupert should continue to operate in elevated roles for as long as Coward is sidelined.

Nesmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Memphis.

Nesmith will miss a fifth consecutive game while recovering from a right ankle sprain he suffered Feb. 19 against the Wizards. Head coach Rick Carlisle previously noted that the wing would likely be sidelined for at least one week, and while Nesmith is nearing the end of that timeline, he remains unavailable for the team's first game of March.

Toppin (foot) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

Toppin returned to action in Thursday's loss to Charlotte following a four-month absence while recovering from right foot surgery. The forward logged only eight minutes as a starter, and if he's cleared to play Sunday, he'll likely remain on a heavy minutes restriction. He finished Thursday's contest with three points, two rebounds, one assist and one steal.

Alexander-Walker (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Portland.

A left foot sprain sidelined Alexander-Walker for Thursday's 126-96 win over the Wizards. The seventh-year pro could be available for Sunday's contest, and his return would likely result in Zaccharie Risacher or Jonathan Kuminga reverting to a bench role. Alexander-Walker averaged 17.2 points, 5.4 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 2.4 threes and 1.6 steals over 34.2 minutes per game in February.