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Grant (calf) is listed as out for Monday's game in Denver.

Grant will miss his fourth consecutive contest because of a strained right calf. With four games remaining on the Blazers' regular-season schedule, the team is running out of time to get Grant back on the floor. While he remains sidelined, Scoot Henderson is expected to stay in the starting lineup.

Rupert ended with 33 points (9-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 13-16 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, four steals and one block across 39 minutes during Sunday's 131-115 loss to the Bucks.

Rupert was locked in from the opening the tip, surpassing his previous career high in scoring (20 points) by halftime on his way to notching the first triple-double of his career. The scoring explosion came out of nowhere, as Rupert was held to just four points on 2-for-7 shooting his last time out. However, he was thrust into a prominent offensive role Sunday with Memphis making only nine players available for the game. Rupert should be in line for significant minutes when he plays, but while he remains signed to a two-way deal, he's eligible to suit up for just two of the Grizzlies' final four games of the campaign. If Memphis gets a number of players back in action for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Rupert could end up being inactive for the contest.

Riley finished with 30 points (9-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 9-12 FT), four rebounds and six assists across 35 minutes in Sunday's 121-115 loss to Brooklyn.

Riley scored a career-high 31 points in Saturday's 152-136 loss to Miami. Although he narrowly missed that mark versus the Nets, he still managed to become the first Wizards rookie to record back-to-back outings with at least 30 points since 1994 (Calbert Cheaney). The 2025 No. 21 overall pick has played well in three games in April, averaging 24.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.5 steals while shooting 69.0 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from downtown across 34.5 minutes of work.

Brooks chipped in 15 points (6-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block across 33 minutes during Sunday's 120-110 win over the Bulls. He was also assessed his 18th technical foul of the season Sunday, triggering an automatic one-game suspension.

The NBA will presumably review the technical foul, but if it's not rescinded, Brooks will be sidelined Tuesday against the Rockets, and more minutes will be available for the likes of Royce O'Neale, Grayson Allen and Rasheer Fleming. Since recovering from left hand surgery and returning to action for Phoenix last Tuesday, Brooks has averaged 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.7 three-pointers in 28.0 minutes over three games.

Strus (hand) returned to Sunday's game against Indiana, Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports.

Strus injured his left hand in the first half and exited to the locker room. However, despite having the hand taped, he was back on the floor to begin the third quarter.

Hachimura will start in Sunday's game against Dallas, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

The Lakers are down Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique), so Hachimura will re-enter the starting lineup. The 28-year-old has started 36 times this season, averaging 12.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.2 blocks and 0.6 steals while shooting 45.3 percent from deep across 31.9 minutes.

Kennard is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Mavericks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Kennard will draw the start at point guard due to Luka Doncic (hamstring) being out, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Jake LaRavia, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton. In Kennard's previous start this season, he finished with 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and five assists over 28 minutes.

Washington (illness) will start at power forward in Sunday's game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

After missing the last three games while recovering from an illness, the 27-year-old big man will reclaim a spot in the starting lineup. In 52 starts throughout the 2025-26 campaign, Washington has averaged 14.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals across 31.5 minutes per contest.

Nembhard will come off the bench for Sunday's game versus the Lakers.

P.J. Washington (illness) will replace Nembhard in the first unit in his return from a three-game stint on the sidelines. As a reserve this season, Nembhard owns averages of 4.1 points and 3.9 assists per game.

Smith (back) is available to play Sunday against the Lakers.

Smith could have a tough time getting into the rotation with Marvin Bagley active. Smith is averaging 2.6 points and 2.8 points per game this season.