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Highsmith is questionable to play Thursday in Indiana due to right knee injury management, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Highsmith recently returned from a lengthy absence, so the medical staff may play it safe and hold him out of Thursday's game, which will be the first of a back-to-back set. If Highsmith hits the sidelines, there would be more minutes available for Amir Coffey and Ryan Dunn.

Goodwin is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Indiana due to left calf injury management, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Goodwin, who returned from a seven-game absence Tuesday, could be in line for a maintenance day Thursday while the Suns kick off a back-to-back set. Given Goodwin's recent absence, it wouldn't be surprising to see him idle for at least one leg of the back-to-back.

Allen is questionable for Thursday's game in Indiana due to right knee injury management, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Thursday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, so there's a chance Allen will get hit with a maintenance day. If Allen is held out, Collin Gillespie could see an uptick in usage, and there would be more minutes available for Jordan Goodwin (calf).

Tatum (Achilles) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

Tatum just got back from last year's Achilles rupture last week, so the Celtics are monitoring his workload. If the teams opts to hold the superstar forward out of action, Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser and Hugo Gonzalez would each have an opportunity to step up for Boston.

Bona is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Detroit due to back soreness.

Bona is at risk of missing his first game since Jan. 9 as he tends to a back issue. If Bona were to sit Thursday, Andre Drummond would assume starting center duties, while Dominick Barlow and Trendon Watford could see some action at the five spot.

Jackson is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Phoenix due to right calf soreness.

Jackson is expected to miss the opening end of a back-to-back set Thursday due to a calf issue. Jackson is one of several Pacers players on the injury report, so it's uncertain who'll pick up the slack if Jackson is inactive.

Nembhard is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns due to neck and lower-back soreness.

Thursday is the front half of Indiana's back-to-back, so Nembhard is likely to sit out one leg or the other. The bulk of the minutes at point guard could fall into the hands of Ben Sheppard and Kam Jones on Thursday.

McConnell (hamstring) is questionable to play Thursday against the Suns.

McConnell missed Tuesday's loss to the Kings after tweaking his hamstring during Sunday's loss to the Trail Blazers, and with Thursday's game being the first of a back-to-back set, it wouldn't be shocking to see the veteran spend at least one more game on the sidelines. Check back for another update on McConnell closer to Thursday's tipoff.

Nesmith is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Phoenix due to right ankle injury management.

Nesmith's availability is up in the air for Thursday's contest, which is the opening leg of a back-to-back set. If he's given the night off, Ben Sheppard and Kam Jones could see an uptick in minutes.

Siakam (knee) is doubtful for Thursday's game versus the Suns.

Thursday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, and it looks like Siakam will be hit with a maintenance day, which should mean more minutes for Kobe Brown and Micah Potter. Check back for official confirmation on Siakam's status closer to Thursday's tip.