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Hunter is set to undergo season-ending eye surgery, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.

Hunter managed to suit up for only two games for Sacramento before opting to undergo a season-ending procedure on his eye, but this likely won't be something that impacts his status for next year's training camp. He will end his 2025-26 campaign with averages of 13.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.7 triples in 26.1 minutes per game across 45 regular-season outings (25 starts) between Cleveland and Sacramento. With the 28-year-old forward sidelined, Nique Clifford and Daeqwon Plowden are candidates for increased playing time.

Mitchell is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks due to an illness.

Given that the Heat and Hawks tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET, Mitchell's late addition to the injury report doesn't bode well for his chances of playing in Friday's contest. Rookie first-rounder Kasparas Jakucionis would be the top candidate to enter the Heat's starting lineup if Mitchell is unable to play.

Potter (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Potter will shed his questionable tag due to an ankle sprain and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The 27-year-old has averaged 11.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game over his last five appearances (one start). With Pascal Siakam (personal), Aaron Nesmith (ankle), Ivica Zubac (ankle) and Obi Toppin (foot) all sidelined, Potter may see a bump in minutes.

Markkanen (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Markkanen saw his injury status downgrade from questionable to doubtful, and the veteran forward will sit out of Friday's game while battling through an illness. His absence means Kyle Filipowski, John Konchar and Kevin Love are all poised for larger roles against Memphis. Markkanen's next opportunity to play is Monday against the Rockets.

Jones (back) is available for Friday's game against Washington, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

The rookie second-rounder exited Thursday's loss to the Wizards early due to lower-back soreness, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Andrew Nembhard (back) listed as doubtful, Jones is likely to see an uptick in minutes. Over his last six outings (two starts), the Marquette product has averaged 6.3 points, 3.0 assists and 1.7 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per contest.

McConnell (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

McConnell has missed the Pacers' last two games due to right hamstring soreness. The veteran point guard has been given the green light to play in Friday's game, and he could have an expanded role in his return as Andrew Nembhard (back) is listed as doubtful. McConnell has averaged 9.6 points, 4.9 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 17.4 minutes per game since the start of the new year.

Hunter (eye) has been ruled out for Saturday's game in San Antonio.

Saturday will mark Hunter's fifth consecutive game on the inactive list, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Monday's meeting with Memphis. Nique Clifford and Daeqwon Plowden will continue to pick up the slack in Hunter's absence.

McConnell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

McConnell is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest due to right hamstring soreness. With Andrew Nembhard (back) doubtful and Kam Jones (back) questionable, the Pacers may be shorthanded in the backcourt for the second leg of this back-to-back set against Washington. Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson would be candidates for increased playing time if any of McConnell, Nembhard or Jones are ultimately ruled out.

Potter (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Wizards.

Potter played through the ankle issue Thursday, but it's possible he could get hit with a maintenance day on the second leg of this back-to-back set. If Potter isn't able to give it a go, there will be more minutes available for Ethan Thompson and Ben Sheppard.

Suggs is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Suns due to back spasms.

Suggs may have tweaked his back during the Magic's 131-94 win over the Kings on Thursday, when he recorded nine points, three rebounds, three assists and one block over 20 minutes. Jevon Carter, Jett Howard, Jase Richardson and Tristan da Silva figure to be the top candidates to enter the Magic's starting five if Suggs is unable to play Saturday.