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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.

Siakam (hamstring) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Siakam is back after a three-game stint on the sidelines, which will likely result in Ben Sheppard or Kam Jones returning to the second unit, and fewer minutes for Kobe Brown. Siakam is averaging 23.7 points, 6.7 reboudns, 3.9 assists, 1.8 triples and 1.1 steals per game this season, so make sure you've got him active.

McConnell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

McConnell was able to play through a right hamstring issue against the Wizards on Friday. However, the injury will sideline the veteran point guard for the third time in four games, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the 76ers, who he spent the first four years of his NBA career with. Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson should both see a slight uptick in minutes in McConnell's absence.

Goodwin (calf) is out for Sunday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

With Grayson Allen (knee) and Jalen Green (hamstring) questionable, the Suns' backcourt could be very thin Sunday evening. Jamaree Bouyea, Amir Coffey, Isaiah Livers and Ryan Dunn are all candidates for increased minutes with Phoenix banged up. For now, Goodwin should be considered questionable for Tuesday's meeting with the Celtics.

Anthony (not with team) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Portland.

Anthony has yet to suit up for the Suns since being acquired from the Bucks on Feb. 5. His next chance to make his debut with Phoenix is Tuesday against Boston, though there hasn't been any indication that he'll be available for that contest.

Allen is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to right knee and ankle injury management.

Allen was able to play through both injuries in Saturday's 113-110 double-overtime win over the Magic, when he played 33 minutes and finished with 27 points, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. It's unclear whether he'll play in the second leg of a back-to-back set, but if he does suit up, then Allen would enjoy an expanded role due to the absences of Devin Booker (hip), Dillon Brooks (hand) and Jordan Goodwin (calf).

Green (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Sunday's game is the second in a back-to-back set, so Green could certainly get hit with a maintenance day after logging 37 minutes in Saturday's win over the Magic. If Green is out, Collin Gillespie would get all the minutes and shots he could handle, and Amir Coffey could be more involved in the rotation.

Sims is not in the starting lineup against the Raptors on Sunday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Sims has started in four of the Bucks' last five games, and over that span he has averaged 7.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks over 26.8 minutes. He'll come off the bench Sunday while the Bucks go with Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter, AJ Green, Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner as the starting five.