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McConnell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

McConnell was cleared to return Friday from a two-game absence due to a right hamstring injury, and he ended up making his first start of the season in a 131-118 loss to the Wizards, when he logged nine points, two assists, two rebounds and one steal over 15 minutes. Kam Jones (back) and Andrew Nembhard (back) are both listed as questionable as well, so Quenton Jackson, Ben Sheppard and Taelon Peter could be slated for larger roles depending on the Pacers' backcourt availability for Sunday's contest.

Siakam (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

Siakam has missed the Pacers' last three games, the first of which was due to a left hamstring injury and the latter two due to a personal matter. He's still working through his hamstring issue, and Jarace Walker would likely stay in Indiana's starting lineup if Siakam is unable to play against Dallas on Sunday.

Jones is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks due to lower-back soreness.

The rookie second-rounder may have tweaked his back during the Pacers' 131-118 loss to the Wizards on Friday, when he logged four points (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 11 assists, five rebounds and two steals over 39 minutes. Jones has started in two of the Pacers' last three games, and if Andrew Nembhard (back) is unable to play, then T.J. McConnell (hamstring) and Quenton Jackson would be in line for bigger roles.

Champagnie has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets due to right knee tendinopathy.

Champagnie exited Friday's win over Indiana early due to right knee soreness and will be sidelined Sunday with the knee issue. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against Atlanta. With the 24-year-old forward unavailable, Will Riley could see increased minutes.

Vukcevic (hand) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Charlotte.

Vukcevic suffered a right hand contusion during the Wizards' win over the Pacers on Friday, which puts him in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest. He has started in each of the Wizards' last two games due to the absence of Alex Sarr (hamstring), so Anthony Gill would be the top candidate to enter the Wizards' starting liineup if Vukcevic is unable to play.

Porzingis (Achilles) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Porzingis is likely to suit up for a second consecutive contest after making his Warriors debut in Thursday's loss to Boston, during which he supplied 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block over 17 minutes off the bench. If he's cleared to play, the big man is expected to see a bump in minutes with the second unit, according to Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle.

George (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

George was held out of the Wizards' 131-118 win over the Pacers on Friday while managing a left toe sprain, but the second-year pro could be available for Washington on Sunday. He has averaged 15.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.7 threes, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over 27.1 minutes per game over his last 15 outings.

Da Silva will start against the Suns on Saturday.

With Jalen Suggs (back) sidelined, da Silva will join the starting five for the first time since Jan. 22. As a starter this season (14 games), the second-year forward has averaged 10.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 25.7 minutes per contest.

Martin (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Martin missed Dallas' final outing before the All-Star break due to a left ankle sprain but returned to action in Friday's loss to Minnesota. He appears likely to play in a second consecutive contest and may see a bump in minutes due to Cooper Flagg (foot) being sidelined. Over five February appearances (three starts), Martin has averaged 7.6 points and 3.4 rebounds in 22.2 minutes per tilt.

Gafford is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers due to right ankle injury management.

Gafford has been managing a right ankle injury since mid-January and is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game. Marvin Bagley would be the top candidate to start at center and Dwight Powell would have an elevated role off the bench if Gafford is unable to play. Gafford has averaged 8.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.5 blocks over 23.5 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.