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Gafford (ankle) is available for Sunday's game in Indiana.

Gafford was able to get through his pregame routine without issue, so he'll continue to power through the ankle issue. With Gafford active, Dwight Powell could have a tough time getting into the rotation.

Christie (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against Indiana.

Christie has been given the green light to return from a one-game absence due to a right ankle sprain, and he'll likely replace Naji Marshall or Khris Middleton in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest. Christie has averaged 16.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.8 threes and 0.8 steals over 31.8 minutes per game over his last 12 outings.

Christie (ankle) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Christie was unable to play against the Timberwolves on Friday due to a right ankle injury, but the fourth-year pro is trending in the right direction for Sunday's contest. His return would likely result in Naji Marshall or Khris Middleton being moved to the bench.

Clayton (calf) provided nine points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six assists and four rebounds across 25 minutes in Saturday's 136-120 loss to the Heat.

Back in action after missing the Grizzlies' previous three games due to a right calf contusion, Clayton stepped into the starting five in place of GG Jackson, who headed to the bench after a six-game run on the top unit. Clayton won't be guaranteed to stick in the starting five moving forward, and he could be headed to the bench as soon as Monday against the Kings, if one of Cedric Coward (knee) or Santi Aldama (knee) is able to return. Since being acquired from the Jazz at the trade deadline, Clayton has appeared in three games for Memphis and is averaging 9.3 points, 5.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 25.0 minutes per contest.

Horford is in the Warriors' starting lineup against the Nuggets on Sunday.

Draymond Green (back) was a late scratch, so Horford will make his sixth start of the season Sunday. Horford started in four consecutive outings from late January to early February and averaged 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.5 threes, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals over 22.5 minutes per game over that span.

Potter (ankle) will play Sunday against the Mavs, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Potter will continue to play through his ankle issue Sunday. The fifth-year big man has scored in double figures in four straight games, but his minutes could dip Sunday with Pascal Siakam (hamstring) back in action.

Jones (back) will play Sunday against the Mavs, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Jones will power through the back issue, although with Andrew Nembhard (back) set to return, the former's minutes could see a reduction Sunday. Jones is averaging 3.2 points and 2.0 assists per game on the season.

Green (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

Green was originally slated to start Sunday but was a late scratch due to lower-back soreness. It's not clear who will start instead, though Al Horford and Quinten Post figure to be the top candidates. Green's next chance to play is Tuesday against the Pelicans.

Nembhard (back) will play Sunday against the Mavericks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Nembhard skipped Friday's loss to the Wizards with that game being the second of a back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action Sunday evening and should see his usual workload. With Nembhard back in the mix, Kam Jones' minutes could dip.

Head coach Rick Carlisle relayed Sunday that Nesmith (ankle) will be sidelined for at least one week, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Nesmith was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks due to a right ankle sprain, and his next chance to play seemingly won't be until Sunday, March 1 against the Grizzlies. Kam Jones, Ben Sheppard, Quenton Jackson and Kobe Brown will all have the opportunity to take on expanded roles in Nesmith's absence.