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Reaves (hip) is available for Saturday's game in Orlando, per Dan Woike of The Athletic.

Reaves popped up on the injury report because of left hip soreness. However, he'll avoid his first absence in over a month. The 27-year-old is averaging a career-high 23.5 points with 4.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks. While Reaves hasn't been as potent on the scoring end of late as he was at the beginning of the season, he'll have a favorable opportunity to get things going Saturday against an Orlando squad that has struggled defensively at home since the All-Star break.

The Mavericks recalled Johnson from the G League on Saturday.

Johnson will rejoin the NBA club ahead of the Mavericks' matchup with the Clippers on Saturday night. Johnson has appeared in 15 games since being traded to Dallas in February, averaging 2.8 points, 1.0 rebounds and 0.9 assists across 9.3 minutes.

Reid (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Boston.

Reid has missed back-to-back games due to a sprained right ankle, but the 26-year-old big man has a chance to return Sunday. Reid's absence has allowed Joan Beringer and Kyle Anderson to see an uptick in playing time.

Riley (adductor) will play in Saturday's game against OKC.

Riley was considered questionable heading into Saturday's game. However, he'll avoid his first absence since Jan. 9. The 2025 No. 21 overall pick has had the best month of his inaugural career, averaging 15.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocks in March (10 games). He's also started in each of the Wizards' previous six contests. That trend should continue, considering Tre Johnson (foot) and Trae Young (back) aren't available.

Sengun is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Miami due to back tightness.

Sengun missed two games earlier in the week due to a back issue but played in each of the Rockets' last two games, posting a double-double in both contests. If he's unable to play Saturday, then Clint Capela and Dorian Finney-Smith would be the top candidates to enter the Rockets' starting lineup.

Johnson (foot) has been downgraded to out for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City.

Johnson will miss the opening leg of a back-to-back set due to soreness in his right foot. His absence could open up more opportunities for Sharife Cooper, Jamir Watkins and Jaden Hardy. It'll be Johnson's first absence since Feb. 8.

Watson (hamstring) is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Watson has not played since Feb. 4 due to a right hamstring strain, but it appears the fourth-year pro has progressed enough in his recovery to return for the Nuggets on Sunday. He'll likely operate under a minutes restriction, and his return would mean that less bench minutes would be available for the likes of Tim Hardaway and Julian Strawther. Prior to his injury, Watson was averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 threes, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals over 30.7 minutes per game.

Tate (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against Miami.

Tate has been sidelined since Feb. 21 due to a sprained right MCL, but it looks like the veteran forward will be back in action Saturday night. Considering the lengthy layoff, Tate could have his minutes monitored, though he's averaging just 8.4 minutes per game this season.

Konchar (quadriceps) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

It looks like Konchar will return from a one-game absence due to a right quad contusion. He played 13 minutes in Wednesday's 147-111 loss to the Timberwolves and finished with three points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal. Konchar could see an uptick in minutes Saturday due to the absence of Brice Sensabaugh (illness).

Leons (wrist) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Atlanta.

Leons had five points, one board and one assist in 11 minutes of work in Friday's 115-101 loss to Detroit. He suffered a sprained wrist in that contest, so he's in jeopardy of missing Saturday's game against Atlanta. The 26-year-old has averaged only 2.4 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.4 blocks and 0.3 steals in March, meaning his absence won't leave the Warriors with a massive void to fill, even with the club featuring a loaded injury report.