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Sims is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns with a right knee issue.

Bobby Portis (back) is also questionable, so the Bucks could be shorthanded in the frontcourt. If Sims or Portis are unable to give it a go, the team could turn to Pete Nance, making him a viable streamer in deeper formats.

Sharpe won't play in Tuesday's game against Detroit due to a left thumb sprain, per Brian Lewis of the New York Post.

Sharpe is sitting out for the first time since the Jan. 19 loss to the Suns. Danny Wolf and Ochai Agbaji should both see more playing time in the frontcourt in the absence of Sharpe on Tuesday.

Jerome (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

After missing the front end of this back-to-back set, Jerome has the green light to return to action. Over his last three games, he's averaging 19.7 points, 4.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.7 three-pointers.

Coward (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Coward didn't play in Monday's loss in Brooklyn, but he'll be back in action for the second half of Memphis' back-to-back set. He's appeared in only three games since Feb. 6, coming off the bench in his past two outings. With Scotty Pippen (toe) out and Walter Clayton (ankle) questionable, Coward may slide back into the starting lineup for the first time since Feb. 9, but he'll likely still be under a minutes restriction.

Clayton (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Clayton is battling a sprained right ankle during the second part of Memphis' back-to-back set after posting 13 points, four assists and one steal in 29 minutes off the bench during Monday's loss in Brooklyn. The likes of Jahmai Mashack, Cam Spencer and Javon Small could all see an uptick in ball-handling duties if Clayton is unable to play Tuesday.

Gibson (reconditioning) is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

The veteran center isn't quite ready to make his Memphis debut. Once he gets the green light, Gibson is projected to be an emergency depth option.

Porter (rest) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

After resting during Monday's win over Memphis, Porter will return to action Tuesday. Over his past 10 appearances, the sharpshooter is averaging 21.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 31.5 minutes per game.

Pippen (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday's against the 76ers.

Pippen had previously been sitting out one half of back-to-back sets due to left great toe injury management, but after missing Monday's 126-115 loss to the Nets, he'll now be sidelined for a second straight game due to soreness in the great toe on his other foot. With Ty Jerome (calf) and Cedric Coward (knee) returning to action following maintenance days Monday, Pippen's absence won't necessarily free up more minutes for other players.

Hendricks (thumb) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Hendricks sat out Monday's loss to the Nets with a thumb injury, but he's good to go Tuesday. Over 12 appearances since joining Memphis, Hendricks has averaged 10.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 23.8 minutes per game.

Aldama (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Aldama has been sidelined since Feb. 4 and has been unable to shake this knee injury. His next chance to play comes Thursday against Dallas, as Memphis continues to treat him as day-to-day.