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Williams is in the Bulls' starting lineup against the Hornets on Tuesday.

Williams will enter the Bulls' starting five for the fourth time this season after Jalen Smith was ruled out for Tuesday's game due to a left calf strain. Williams' last start took place Feb. 11 in a 124-105 loss to the Celtics, when he posted 12 points, six assists, three rebounds, three steals and two three-pointers (on five attempts) over 35 minutes.

Kalkbrenner will move to the bench Tuesday against the Bulls.

This is an expected move with Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges back from their suspensions. Kalkbrenner is likely to maintain a sizable role with the second unit, to be clear.

Jakucionis won't start against the Bucks on Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Davion Mitchell will return from a one-game absence due to an illness, pushing Jakucionis to the second unit. Over six February appearances off the bench, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 11.0 points, 4.2 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 22.5 minutes per contest.

Williams is not in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Bulls on Tuesday.

The return of Miles Bridges from a four-game suspension will result in Williams reverting to a bench role. Williams started each of his last three outings, with his best performance taking place Thursday in a 105-101 loss to the Rockets, when he logged 20 points, nine rebounds, one assist and four three-pointers (on five attempts) over 29 minutes.

Head coach Jordan Ott said Allen (ankle/knee) is trending in the right direction ahead of Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com reports.

Allen was held out of Sunday's loss to Portland -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to right knee and ankle injury management. However, he appears likely to play Tuesday. The 30-year-old has averaged 23.8 points, 4.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 34.5 minutes per game in four February appearances (three starts). With Devin Booker (hip) and Dillon Brooks (hand) both sidelined, Allen is a top candidate to enter the starting five.

Green (back) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.

Green was scratched right before Sunday's tipoff against the Nuggets due to lower-back soreness, but the veteran big man has been given the green light to play Tuesday. He has averaged 8.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists over 25.8 minutes per game in his last six outings.

Gill will come off the bench Tuesday against the Hawks.

This is an expected move with Tristan Vukcevic back in the lineup. Gill's usage rate is typically too low to consider in most fantasy formats.

Walter won't start against the Thunder on Tuesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Walter got the starting nod in Sunday's win over the Bucks due to Scottie Barnes being sidelined for personal reasons. However, Barnes will return to the starting five Tuesday, pushing Walter back to the second unit. The second-year guard has averaged 6.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 20.0 minutes per game over five February appearances off the bench thus far.

Murray-Boyles is in the Raptors' starting lineup against the Thunder on Tuesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

With Jakob Poeltl (back) sitting out of the front end of the Raptors' back-to-back set, Murray-Boyles will step into a starting role for the 21st time this season while Sandro Mamukelashvili serves as the top big man off Toronto's bench. As a starter since Jan. 3 (16 games), Murray-Boyles has averaged 9.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.3 steals over 28.8 minutes per game.

Caruso (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.

Caruso will shed his questionable tag and return from a one-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. Over his last five appearances, the veteran swingman has averaged 6.8 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 17.8 minutes per game.