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Rupert is starting Monday's game against the Bulls.

Rupert was inactive for Friday's game against the Pistons, but he'll be right back in the mix Monday, making his third start of March. He totaled 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 38 minutes during his last start Thursday against Dallas.

Hendricks is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Bulls.

Hendricks has started two of the past three contests and logged 30 minutes in Friday's start, though he'll revert to a bench role Monday as the Grizzlies roll out a lineup of Walter Clayton, Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, Rayan Rupert and Olivier-Maxence Prosper. Hendricks has come off the bench in 38 of his 48 appearances this season, averaging 7.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.8 minutes per contest as a reserve.

Clayton is starting Monday's game against the Bulls.

Clayton will join the starting lineup after missing three straight games due to a right ankle sprain. He starred as a playmaker in his last start March 1 against Indiana, finishing with 14 assists in 34 minutes.

Richards (back) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Richards will be active despite previously being listed on the injury report with lower-back tightness, though he'll operate off the bench Monday after starting Friday's contest. The big man has come off the bench in 39 of his 42 appearances this season between the Suns and Bulls, averaging 5.6 points and 4.9 rebounds in 13.9 minutes per contest as a reserve.

Missi is starting Monday's game against the Mavericks.

Missi will slide into the starting rotation with Dejounte Murray (illness) sitting out Monday. Missi's last start dates back to March 5 against the Kings, when he finished with seven points, two rebounds, one assist, two steals and four blocks in 16 minutes.

Small (two-way) is inactive for Monday's game against the Bulls.

Small has appeared in six straight games and scored in double figures in four of his past five appearances, averaging 15.0 points, 5.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers and 1.4 steals during that span. However, as a two-way player, Small is eligible to suit up for 50 games for the entire season, and since he's already used 35 of those games, the Grizzlies will hold him out Monday to manage his availability. Fortunately for Small's fantasy managers, the Grizzlies will have 15 games remaining after Monday, so the rookie second-round pick can play in all of those contests.

Walker (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.

Walker will miss a third consecutive game due to an illness, opening up additional reserve opportunities for Trendon Watford, Dalen Terry (shoulder) and MarJon Beauchamp. Walker's next chance to play will come Thursday against the Kings.

Terry (shoulder) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.

Terry missed Sunday's matchup against Portland after picking up a left shoulder injury, and he's now in jeopardy of sitting for a second straight game. The Sixers should have a better idea of his availability after re-evaluating him Tuesday.

Murray (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.

Murray will miss his second game of the month, this time due to an illness. Yves Missi will enter the starting lineup as a result with the Pelicans, electing to roll out a big first unit Monday night.

Jackson (foot) won't play Monday night against the Bulls.

Jackson was added to the team's injury report as doubtful ahead of Monday's matchup, so the fact that he's since been downgraded to out is not much of a surprise. He'll miss a second consecutive game while dealing with right foot soreness. Rayan Rupert and Taylor Hendricks should have a chance to join the starting lineup in Jackson's stead.