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Suggs (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Rockets.

Suggs will see his first action since Feb. 19 after going down with a back strain. He figures to slot right back into the starting five given his absence was a short one, which would bump Tristan da Silva back to a bench role.

Broome is set to undergo meniscus surgery Saturday, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

The 76ers will likely update Broome's timetable post-surgery, but head coach Nick Nurse said there's a chance this will end Broome's season. That said, he's been a negligible part of the rotation for the 76ers this year, so Broome's absence from the active roster won't impact fantasy leagues.

Siakam (wrist) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hornets, Tyler Smith of IndySportsLegends.com reports.

Siakam entered the day listed as doubtful due to a left wrist sprain and has since been downgraded to out. Obi Toppin (foot) has been cleared to return Thursday but will be on a minutes limit, presumably leaving Kobe Brown, Ben Sheppard and Micah Potter to pick up additional minutes in the frontcourt.

Nembhard (back) will play in Thursday's game against the Hornets, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Nembhard is shedding a questionable designation Thursday, and he should be able to handle his usual workload. Across his last six appearances, the fourth-year guard has averaged 17.7 points, 6.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 2.5 three-pointers in 29.6 minutes per game.

Toppin (foot) is available to play and will be on a minutes restriction for Thursday's game against the Hornets, Jeremiah Johnson of FanDuel Sports Network Indiana reports.

Toppin will play in his first game since Oct. 26 after gaining clearance to take the court Thursday night. Coach Rick Carlisle stated before the game that Toppin will be on a minutes limit Thursday and likely for the remainder of the season to ensure his health. The forward averaged 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals over his first three games of the campaign before going down with a right foot stress reaction that needed to be addressed by undergoing surgery.

The Hawks recalled Newell from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Thursday.

With Jalen Johnson (hip) out for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Newell has been summoned to offer Atlanta some emergency depth. Newell would likely need Zaccharie Risacher (hip) to be sidelined as well in order to play meaningful minutes.

Schroder is questionable for Friday's game in Detroit due to a sprained right ankle.

Donovan Mitchell (groin) has already been ruled out, and James Harden (thumb) is questionable, so the Cavs could be very thin at the point guard position Friday evening. If both Harden and Schroder are out, Craig Porter would likely get a spot start, and he'd make for an attractive target in daily fantasy leagues.

Ellis is questionable for Friday's game against Detroit due to a left index finger fracture.

Ellis presumably suffered the injury at some point during Wednesday's game against Milwaukee, though it appears he plans to try to play through the fracture. He'll likely test the injury during shootaround and pre-game warmups to see if he's able to suit up Friday.

Harden (thumb) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Harden sat out of Wednesday's matchup with the Bucks due to a fractured right thumb, but he remains intent on playing through the issue, which is signified by his questionable tag for Friday. The team should have another update on his availability closer to tipoff. Donovan Mitchell (groin) has already been ruled out, so it would once again be up to Dennis Schroder (ankle), Sam Merrill and Craig Porter to step up in the backcourt if Harden can't go.

Wade is questionable for Friday's game against Detroit with a right ankle sprain.

Wade is in danger of missing Friday's contest after being held scoreless in Wednesday's loss to the Bucks. More playing time would become open to Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson if Wade cannot play.