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  • Jazz's Vince Williams: Ready to go Saturday

    Williams (recently traded) is not listed on Utah's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Orlando.

    Williams was part of the Grizzlies' trade package to the Jazz on Tuesday that also included John Konchar, Jock Landale and centerpiece Jaren Jackson. With the trade finalized, Williams and the other Utah newcomers are in line to make their debut with their new team Saturday. The fourth-year pro served mostly in a rotational role off the bench with the Grizzlies prior to Tuesday's trade, and he is averaging 8.0 points, 4.4 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.4 threes and 0.8 steals over 21.6 minutes per game this season. Williams will be competing primarily with Svi Mykhailiuk and Brice Sensabaugh for minutes off Utah's bench.

  • Gabe Vincent PG | ATL

    Hawks' Gabe Vincent: Questionable for Saturday

    Vincent (recently traded) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

    Vincent was traded to Atlanta on Wednesday and has a chance to make his Hawks debut against Charlotte. The 29-year-old guard figures to compete for playing time with CJ McCollum and Buddy Hield (recently traded), who is also listed as questionable to make his Hawks debut.

  • Collin Sexton SG | CHI

    Bulls' Collin Sexton: Left off Saturday's injury report

    Sexton (recently traded) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against Denver.

    Sexton appears to be in line for his Bulls debut Saturday. The veteran guard could see decent burn off the bench until Josh Giddey (hamstring) is ready to return. Sexton averaged 12.0 points, 2.6 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 18.3 minutes per tilt over his last 10 games with Charlotte.

  • Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga: Won't play Saturday

    Kuminga (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

    Kuminga was traded to Atlanta on Wednesday but is still recovering from a left knee bone bruise and will have to wait to make his Hawks debut. His next opportunity to suit up will come Monday at Minnesota.

  • John Konchar SG | UTA

    Jazz's John Konchar: Cleared to make Utah debut Saturday

    Konchar (neck/recently traded) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Orlando.

    Konchar was dealing with a neck injury that caused him to miss two consecutive games prior to his trade from the Grizzlies to the Jazz on Tuesday. He mostly served in a rotational role off the bench for Memphis before the move, and Konchar will have to battle with Svi Mykhailiuk, Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski for consistent minutes off the bench. Konchar is averaging 3.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals over 14.5 minutes per game this season.

  • Buddy Hield SF | ATL

    Hawks' Buddy Hield: Questionable for Saturday

    Hield (recently traded) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

    With Wednesday's trade still pending, Hield is uncertain for his Hawks debut Saturday. If the veteran sharpshooter is out, Zaccharie Risacher and Corey Kispert should both see a considerable workload.

  • Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Iffy for Saturday

    Okongwu (mouth) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

    Okongwu underwent a dental procedure Jan. 29 and has missed Atlanta's last four games, though there's a chance he will return Saturday. If the big man is cleared to play, there would be fewer minutes available for guys like Jock Landale and Mouhamed Gueye.

  • Jae'Sean Tate SF | HOU

    Rockets' Jae'Sean Tate: Ruled out for Saturday

    Tate (wrist) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

    Tate will miss a second consecutive contest due to a left wrist contusion, and his next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Clippers. The 30-year-old forward's absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the Houston rotation, though Dorian Finney-Smith and Josh Okogie could soak up a few extra minutes.

  • Hornets' Xavier Tillman: Off injury report for Saturday

    Tillman (recently traded) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

    Tillman is set to be available off the bench for his Hornets debut Saturday, However, he appears to be facing an uphill climb for playing time after playing an inconsistent role for the Celtics earlier this year.

  • Tari Eason PF | HOU

    Rockets' Tari Eason: Off injury report for Saturday

    Eason (lower leg) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City.

    Eason sat out Thursday's loss to the Hornets -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to left lower-leg injury management. However, he'll return to action against the Thunder. Over his last five appearances (all starts), the 24-year-old forward has averaged 12.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 28.8 minutes per contest.

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