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Richard (ankle) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

Richard is ready to end a four-game absence with a right ankle sprain Tuesday. Over his last five appearances, the rookie has averaged 10.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 21.1 minutes per game.

Horford (toe) will play Tuesday against the Bulls.

After missing the front end of this back-to-back set, Horford is all set to reprise his usual role. Quinten Post and Malevy Leons are expected to see reduced minutes as a result.

Porzingis (illness) is good to go for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

As expected, Porzingis will be back in action for the second leg of this back-to-back set after getting a maintenance day Monday. Look for him to play a modest role as the Warriors build him up slowly.

Sanders (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Monday in the Clippers' 126-118 win over the Knicks.

With head coach Tyronn Lue cutting his rotation down from 10 to nine men Monday, Sanders ended up being the odd man out. Sanders had appeared in each of the previous seven games and shot 58.3 percent from the field in 19.4 minutes per contest over that stretch, but it's difficult to see his continuing to receive steady playing time now that Darius Garland has been cleared to play 30-plus minutes. Regaining a spot in the rotation will only become more difficult for Sanders once John Collins (neck) receives the green light to return.

Richardson (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Richardson remains day-to-day after missing the past two games for Orlando. He recently lost his rotation spot to Jevon Carter, but more minutes are up for grabs with Anthony Black (abdomen) sidelined.

Isaac is questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland due to a left knee strain.

Isaac is in danger of missing a fourth straight contest with the injury Wednesday. If the veteran forward cannot play, Noah Penda and Jett Howard could both see a bump in playing time versus the Cavaliers.

The Thunder recalled Topic from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Oklahoma City won't play again until Thursday versus the Celtics, but it's unclear if Topic will end up remaining with the team for that contest. The 2024 first-round pick has averaged 3.2 points, 2.0 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 10.6 minutes per game through his first five NBA appearances but hasn't been included in the rotation in any of the Thunder's last six contests.

Anderson (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, per Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast'.

Anderson is ready to return from a one-game absence with a right knee injury. The veteran forward has made two appearances during his second stint with the Timberwolves, and he should help fill out some reserve minutes in the frontcourt Tuesday.

Green accumulated six points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and 11 assists in 32 minutes during Monday's 119-116 loss to the Jazz.

The 11 dimes were Green's most since the Jan. 5 loss to the Clippers. The veteran forward remains a relatively low-end fantasy option, averaging 9.4 points, 6.1 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.7 three-pointers in 29.2 minutes per tilt in his last 10 games while shooting just 41.7 percent from the field during this span.

Podziemski ended Monday's 119-116 loss to the Jazz with 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 0-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two steals over 35 minutes.

Podziemski has strung together four consecutive games with at least 14 points, and he's scored in double figures in 11 of his last 12 contests. The third-year guard should continue to handle extra usage in the absence of Stephen Curry (knee), averaging 16.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 34.0 minutes per tilt in his last 12 games.