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Smith (calf) is available for Sunday's game in Sacramento.

Smith may have his minutes monitored in his first game back following a five-game stint on the sidelines, and it'll be interesting to see if he replaces Guerschon Yabusele in the starting lineup. Smith's return should mean fewer minutes for Nick Richards.

Giddey (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Kings.

Giddey will shed his questionable tag and return from a one-game absence due to an ankle sprain. Over seven outings since the All-Star break, the 23-year-old point guard has averaged 13.6 points, 6.7 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 27.1 minutes per contest.

Buzelis (ankle) will play in Sunday's game against the Kings.

Buzelis missed Thursday's game with an ankle injury, but he will return to action Sunday. Over his last five appearances, he holds averages of 19.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 29.4 minutes per contest.

Avdija (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Avdija has effectively missed the last seven games due to a back injury, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. Interim head coach Tiago Splitter stated pregame that the team will proceed cautiously with Avdija, so he figures to be monitored closely, likely playing on a minutes restriction.

Moody (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with the Jazz.

This will be Moody's third consecutive game on the inactive list, and for now, he should be considered questionable at best for Tuesday's tilt with the Bulls. Gui Santos and Malevy Leons should continue to split Moody's minutes Monday.

Murray (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Murray will shed his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to an illness. He has appeared in just six games (four starts) since Jan. 7, averaging 5.8 points and 2.8 rebounds across 18.2 minutes per tilt during that span.

Melton (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's meeting with the Jazz.

Melton will return from a one-game absence Monday, which could result in Pat Spencer heading back to the second unit. Melton is averaging 12.7 points, 2.4 assists, 1.5 triples and 1.6 steals per game this season.

Horford has been ruled out for Monday's game against Utah due to left toe injury management.

Horford will sit out the front end of this back-to-back set, though it appears likely he'll return Tuesday against Chicago. With the veteran big man and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) both sidelined, Quinten Post and Malevy Leons are candidates to see increased playing time.

Richard (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Richard could miss a fourth straight game due to a right ankle sprain. If he is unable to play, Pat Spencer and Gui Santos figure to maintain extended minutes.

Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game in Utah.

Monday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, so Porzingis will get hit with a rest day, but he should be back for Tuesday's game against the Bulls. Quinten Post should be able to get back into the rotation with Porzingis watching from the sidelines.