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Sims (lips) started the second half of Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers, per the broadcast.

Sims exited to the locker room in the first quarter after sustaining a lip laceration that required stitches. However, he was cleared to start the second half and appears to be good to go for the remainder of the contest.

Reid is questionable to return to Tuesday's game against Phoenix due to a right ankle sprain.

It's a promising sign that Reid hasn't been ruled out for the rest of the night after suffering an ankle sprain during the second quarter. He should have a chance to test out the injured ankle when the team warms up for the second half.

Harper (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Kings.

Harper will shed his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to a right calf contusion. With the rookie first-rounder back in action, Jordan McLaughlin will likely fall out of the rotation. Harper has averaged 12.3 points, 3.9 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 triples in 22.9 minutes per contest over seven March appearances.

Kornet (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Sacramento.

Kornet was able to test out his knee during warmups and evidently felt strong enough to give it a go Tuesday evening after missing Monday's matchup against the Clippers. He's averaging 4.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists through eight March outings.

Sims (lips) is expected to return to Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Sims was spotted walking to the locker room during the first quarter due to a facial injury, and he was later diagnosed with a lip laceration that required a few stitches. The team has since stated that he should be able to check back in, which is a great sign considering both Myles Turner (calf) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) are sidelined.

Barnes will start Tuesday's game against the Kings, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

With Devin Vassell (ankle) sidelined, Barnes will get the starting nod for the first time since Feb. 5. As a starter this season (49 games), the veteran forward has averaged 10.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 28.2 minutes per contest.

Reid exited to the locker room during the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Suns with an apparent right ankle injury, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Reid appeared to roll his ankle on an opposing player and was down on the court in pain after the play. He was eventually able to get up and walk off under his own power. Reid can be considered questionable to return until the team has an update to provide.

Sims exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers due to an apparent facial injury, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Sims was hit in the face while contesting a shot and exited to the locker room with 2:47 remaining in the opening quarter. Pete Nance will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way if Sims is unable to return.

Monk (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against San Antonio.

Monk is in line for a fourth consecutive absence while nursing a right ankle sprain. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Thursday against Philadelphia.

Cunningham has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to back spasms. He finished with six points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal in five minutes.

Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press relays that Cunningham appeared to be a bit slow getting up after diving for the ball during the first quarter. Daniss Jenkins had been out of the rotation in the Pistons' previous game but could be in line for more minutes Tuesday while Cunningham is out for the rest of the night. Cunningham's injury doesn't appear to be a serious one, so he can be considered day-to-day until further notice.