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Nurkic (nose) has been ruled out for Monday's game in Houston.

Monday will mark Nurkic's third consecutive game on the inactive list, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans. Kyle Filipowski will continue to get the bulk of the five-man minutes with Nurkic sidelined.

Gill will start Sunday versus the Hornets.

This will be Gill's first start of the season and he'll be joined in the first unit by Bub Carrington, Tre Johnson, Bilal Coulibaly and Kyshawn George. Gill could be looking at major minutes Sunday as the tallest player available to man the five-spot, so he's on the radar in daily fantasy leagues.

Williams will start Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Williams missed Friday's game due to right knee injury management, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. Williams will get a third consecutive start due to Miles Bridges (suspension) being out. In his last two starts, he averaged 13.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 30.5 minutes per contest.

James is not in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Wizards on Sunday.

The rookie second-rounder started in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, when he finished with five points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, six rebounds, three steals and one block over 30 minutes. James will revert to a bench role while Grant Williams enters the Hornets' starting lineup for Sunday's contest.

The Grizzlies are slated to sign Rupert to a 10-day contract, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Rupert was waived by the Trail Blazers on Friday, but the 2023 second-rounder will get another chance with the Grizzlies for at least the next 10 days. Before being let go by Portland, Rupert was averaging 2.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists over 12.0 minutes per game. He gives Memphis depth in the backcourt but faces stiff competition for playing time off the bench.

Plumlee (reconditioning) won't play Monday in Detroit.

Plumlee has yet to play for the Spurs after inking a 10-day deal with the club on Feb. 17, but his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Toronto. Plumlee is not expected to have a significant role with the Spurs.

Waters (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Waters could return to the lineup Monday after missing the last seven games due to a left knee injury. Even if he is cleared to play, he doesn't figure to see a significant role.

George (toe) is available for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

George missed the second game of a back-to-back set Friday due to a toe injury, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. Over his last five appearances, George holds averages of 10.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 21.2 minutes per contest.

Champagnie (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

With Champagnie unavailable, Alondes Williams and Jamir Watkins could see an uptick in minutes. For now, Champagnie should be considered questionable for Tuesday's game in Atlanta.

Vukcevic (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Vukcevic injured his right hand during the Wizards' 131-118 loss to the Pacers on Friday, and the issue is severe enough for him to miss Sunday's contest. Alex Sarr (hamstring) is also sidelined, so Anthony Gill figures to serve as the Wizards' starting center. Vukcevic's next chance to play is Tuesday against the Hawks.