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Rupert is part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Rupert will make his fifth start of the campaign Saturday for the shorthanded Grizzlies. In his first four starts, he averaged 5.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals across 31.8 minutes.

Miller will start Saturday's game against Memphis.

With Nick Richards (elbow) and Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) sidelined, Miller will get the starting nod at center Saturday. As a starter this season (six games), the 22-year-old has averaged 12.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 30.5 minutes per contest.

Spencer (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

As expected, Spencer will miss Saturday's contest due to lower-back soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against Phoenix. The Grizzlies will be extremely shorthanded against Chicago, so Rayan Rupert, Jahmai Mashack (ankle/nose) and DeJon Jarreau will likely see increased minutes.

Hendricks (thumb) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Hendricks will take a seat for Saturday's contest. His absence should mean more opportunities for Rayan Rupert and Tyler Burton, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper and GG Jackson handle the brunt of the minutes at the power forward and center positions.

Mashack (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Mashack has received clearance to play following a six-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. Over eight appearances in March, the rookie second-round pick has averaged 6.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks in 25.9 minutes per contest.

Gibson (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Gibson had initially been labeled doubtful, so his absence doesn't come as much of a surprise. Olivier-Maxence Prosper and GG Jackson should anchor the Grizzlies' frontcourt Saturday night. Gibson's next chance to play will come Monday against the Suns.

Clayton (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Clayton will shake a questionable tag in time for Saturday's game. With Ty Jerome (ankle) and Cam Spencer (back) sidelined, Clayton should see significant run. In his last seven games, Clayton is averaging 9.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists across 23.9 minutes.

Clifford won't start Saturday's game against the Hawks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

The rookie first-rounder is available to return from a two-game absence due to a left mid-foot sprain, though Malik Monk will remain in the starting five. Over 46 appearances off the bench this season, Clifford has averaged 6.3 points and 2.8 rebounds in 19.7 minutes per contest.

Landale is part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Kings, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Landale will draw his first start since Feb. 5, when he made his Hawks debut. In that outing, Landale delivered 26 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and four blocks across 32 minutes. With Dyson Daniels (toe), Jonathan Kuminga (knee) and Onyeka Okongwu (finger) out, Landale should receive as many minutes as he can handle.

Gueye will start Saturday's game against the Kings, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

With Dyson Daniels (toe) sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back, Gueye will step into the starting five. As a starter this season (seven games), the 23-year-old power forward has averaged 10.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks in 27.3 minutes per contest.