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Gillespie won't start Sunday's game against the Bulls, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

The Suns are switching up the starting lineup, with Jordan Goodwin replacing Gillespie and Mark Williams taking his spot back from Oso Ighodaro. Gillespie has started 55 straight appearances and should still be a major part of the rotation, despite shifting to a bench role. As a reserve (19 games), Gillespie has averaged 11.6 points, 4.8 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 25.5 minutes a night.

Williams will start Sunday's game against the Bulls, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Making his first appearance since March 3, Williams came off the bench Thursday and posted 12 points (6-7 FG), four rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal across 20 minutes during the Suns' 127-107 loss to the Hornets. However, he'll take his starting spot back from Oso Ighodaro on Sunday and should see increased minutes. As a starter this season (52 games), Williams has averaged 11.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.8 stocks in 23.9 minutes a night.

Wilson is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Wizards, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Wilson will replace Terance Mann (Achilles) in the first unit for Sunday's game, and he'll be joined by Nolan Traore, Drake Powell, E.J. Liddell and Chaney Johnson. In Wilson's previous start this season, he finished with 11 points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes.

Reese will start Sunday in Brooklyn.

Bilal Coulibaly (heel) is receiving a maintenance day on the second leg of a back-to-back set, so Reese will step into his seventh start of the season. As a starter, Reese has posted averages of 12.5 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals per game.

Okani will start Sunday's game against the Bucks, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Okani made his NBA debut Friday, posting seven points, seven rebounds, one steal and one block in 28 minutes during a blowout loss to Toronto. He figures to play a major role for the injury-depleted Grizzlies over the final week of the regular season after signing a 10-day contract last Thursday.

Nance won't start Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

With Ryan Rollins (hip) returning to action, Nance will shift back to a bench role after posting his first career double-double during Friday's loss to Boston. Nance has played at least 30 minutes in seven of the last 10 games (five starts) for the short-handed Bucks, averaging 9.3 points, 5.1 boards, 1.9 threes, 1.7 assists and 0.8 blocks in 29.0 minutes during that stretch while shooting 50.0 percent from the floor and 41.3 percent from beyond the arc.

Black is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Nets.

Black is getting the spot start with Tre Johnson (foot) out, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Bub Carrington, Will Riley, Julian Reese and Anthony Gill. Across five starts this season, Black has averaged 9.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.8 triples and 1.0 steals per game.

Coffey (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

As expected, Coffey has been upgraded to available after head coach Jordan Ott said pregame that the veteran wing was trending in the right direction. With Phoenix close to full strength, Coffey isn't guaranteed playing time.

Clayton (hip) is available for Sunday's game in Milwaukee.

Clayton is back after a one-game absence. He'll slide into the starting lineup and should see heavy minutes Sunday, with Cam Spencer (back), Javon Small (thigh) and Ty Jerome (ankle) all unavailable. Clayton is averaging 8.9 points, 5.6 assists, 1.1 triples and 1.0 steals per game with the Grizzlies this season.

Coward (back) won't play Sunday in Milwaukee.

Coward will receive a maintenance day on the front end of a back-to-back set to rest his ailing back, which could result in a spot-start for Rayan Rupert. For now, Coward should be considered questionable for Monday's meeting with the Cavs.