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Simons has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks due to a left wrist sprain.

Simons injured the during the second quarter of Saturday's 126-110 loss to the Pistons and was unable to return for the second half of the contest. He will be held out for the second leg of the Bulls' back-to-back set, and his next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Hornets. With Jaden Ivey (knee) also sidelined, Collin Sexton, Rob Dillingham and Tre Jones could all see a little extra run off the bench behind backcourt starters Josh Giddey and Isaac Okoro.

Robinson (ankle) is out for Sunday's game in Chicago.

Sunday's game will be the second of a back-to-back set, so Robinson will get his standard maintenance day, which could lead to more minutes for Jeremy Sochan. Robinson will likely return for Tuesday's game in Cleveland.

The 76ers announced that Broome sustained a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee while playing for the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Saturday, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

The 76ers' medical staff will conduct additional tests on Broome's knee before a determination is made whether he'll require a meniscectomy or a full repair of the meniscus. If the latter procedure is required, Broome would be sidelined for the rest of the season. A meniscectomy, meanwhile, typically carries a 4-to-6-week recovery timeline, which would give Broome a chance at playing again this season. Though he's been a member of the 76ers' 15-man roster all season, Broome has made just 11 appearances at the NBA level and has averaged 0.9 points and 1.5 rebounds in 5.0 minutes per contest.

Embiid (knee/shin) will remain on the inactive list for Sunday's game in Minnesota.

This will be Embiid's fifth consecutive game on the sidelines, and given there haven't been any reports of the big man practicing, he should be considered highly questionable for Tuesday's game in Indiana. Adem Bona, Andre Drummond and Dominick Barlow will help pick up the slack with Embiid unavailable.

Turner (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Turner missed the Bucks' last two games while recovering from a right calf strain. The veteran center has been cleared to return Sunday, which will likely result in Jericho Sims reverting to a bench role against Toronto. Turner has averaged 10.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.5 threes, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 steals over 27.2 minutes per game since Feb. 1.

Porzingis (illness) won't play Sunday versus the Nuggets and his status for the Warriors' upcoming two-game road trip is uncertain, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis woke up feeling very sick Sunday morning and he won't be in attendance for Sunday's game. Head coach Steve Kerr was noncommittal when asked about his status for the upcoming two-game road trip, and with those contests coming in a back-to-back set, Porzingis could miss at least one more game. His absence will open up minutes for Gui Santos, Al Horford and Quinten Post.

Merrill will come off the bench for Sunday's game in Oklahoma City.

Evan Mobley is back and starting, so Merrill will return to a reserve role. As a member of the second unit this season, Merrill has posted averages of 10.1 points, 2.5 assists and 2.6 triples per contest.

Wiggins is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Sunday, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Wiggins drew the start against the Nets on Friday, when he logged seven points (3-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes. He'll come off the bench Sunday while the Thunder roll with a starting five of Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein.

Joe is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Cavs, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Joe will replace Aaron Wiggins in the first unit for Sunday's game, and it'll be Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein joining Joe in the starting group. In three starts this season, Joe has registered 8.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 triples per game.

Reid is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers due to a right shoulder injury.

Reid may have picked up the injury during the Timberwolves' 122-111 win over the Mavericks on Friday, when he posted 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 30 minutes. He would likely start Sunday given the absence of Rudy Gobert (suspension), but if Reid is unable to play, then Joan Beringer could enter Minnesota's starting five against Philadelphia.