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Gafford (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Gafford will miss the front end of this back-to-back due to a right shoulder impingement, and the big man faces a short turnaround if he hopes to play in Phoenix on Wednesday. Marvin Bagley will likely start in Gafford's stead, while Dwight Powell is expected to see increased playing time.

Bagley (shoulder) will play Tuesday against the Clippers.

Daniel Gafford (shoulder) is out, so Bagley could be looking at a starting role Tuesday evening. Per 36 minutes this season, Bagley has averaged 18.4 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.

Williams (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Clippers, Farbod Esnaashari of SI.com reports.

With Williams unavailable, Ryan Nembhard and AJ Johnson will have a chance to get back into the rotation. For now, Williams should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game in Phoenix.

Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Farbod Esnaashari of SI.com reports.

Washington was a late addition to the injury report Tuesday and will be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set due to left elbow soreness. He faces a short turnaround if he hopes to suit up Wednesday in Phoenix. With Washington out, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton are candidates to see increased playing time, while Tyler Smith could enter the rotation.

Curry (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Kings.

As expected, Curry will shed his probable tag and suit up for a second consecutive contest. The superstar returned from a 27-game absence due to a right knee issue in Sunday's loss to Houston, during which he tallied 29 points (11-21 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four assists, two rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes off the bench.

Porzingis (knee) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Kings.

With Porzingis out, Charles Bassey will have the chance for some extended run, while Malevy Leons might be able to get back into the rotation. For now, Porzingis should be considered questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Lakers, which will be the first game of a back-to-back set.

Head coach JJ Redick said that Smart (ankle) had a "great day on the court" Tuesday and that he's "trending" toward being able to return within the next three games, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Smart will miss his eighth straight game Tuesday, but it sounds like he's hopeful to get back to the floor before the regular season ends Sunday. Thursday's game against the Warriors will be the first of a back-to-back set, so that one seems unlikely, but perhaps he'll be able to get back out there for Friday's match with the Suns.

Okoro won't return to Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to a left quadriceps contusion, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. He'll finish with 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 16 minutes.

Okoro was able to finish the first half but won't return during the second. His next chance to suit up will come in Thursday's rematch against the Wizards. With the 25-year-old wing unavailable, Patrick Williams will likely help pick up the slack the rest of the way.

Brown won't return to Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves due to lower-back soreness, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. He'll finish with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist across 16 minutes.

Brown drew the start and finished the first half, though he won't return during the second due to the back issue. His next chance to play will come Thursday in Brooklyn. Jalen Slawson started the second half and should help pick up the slack for the remainder of Tuesday's contest.

Mbeng will start Tuesday's game against New Orleans.

Mbeng didn't play in Sunday's 146-111 loss to Oklahoma City. However, not only will he play Tuesday, but he will also re-enter the starting lineup for the first time since the 133-110 loss to the Wizards on March 25. In three starts this season, the 23-year-old has averaged 9.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 0.3 blocks and 1.3 steals across 40.0 minutes.