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Toppin is probable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to a right foot injury.

This appears to be a precautionary listing by the Pacers, as Toppin recently returned to the court after missing a good chunk of the season while dealing with a stress fracture in his right foot. He's logged eight and 11 minutes in his first two games back, and he'll likely be in line for a similar workload Wednesday, assuming he's upgraded to available before tipoff.

Ball (undisclosed) returned to Tuesday's game against the Mavericks with 3:35 remaining in the second quarter, per the broadcast.

It's unclear why Ball exited to the locker room with the training staff earlier in the second. However, he quickly returned to the bench and was cleared to check back in.

Nesmith (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Nesmith hasn't taken the court since Feb. 19 due to a right ankle sprain, but the fact that he's been upgraded to questionable is a sign he's trending in the right direction. He should have a chance to take the court Wednesday if he fares well in morning shootaround and warmups.

Siakam (wrist) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Siakam has missed Indiana's last three games due to a left wrist sprain, though there's a chance he will return Wednesday. If the star forward is cleared to play, there would be fewer minutes available for the likes of Kobe Brown and Micah Potter.

Nembhard (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Nembhard sat out Sunday's clash due to back soreness, but he's since been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday. He'll presumably be re-evaluated closer to tipoff to determine whether he can take the court in Los Angeles.

Ball (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Ball exited to the locker room with the training staff, though it's unclear why. He should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

Collins (neck) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Collins will miss his second straight game due to a neck injury that he suffered during Sunday's matchup against the Pelicans. Kobe Sanders drew the start in Collins' stead Monday and will be a candidate to do so again Wednesday.

Mashack (two-way) will be inactive for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.

With Cedric Coward (knee) and Ty Jerome (thigh) returning Tuesday following multi-game absences, Memphis will opt to hold out Mashack and fellow two-way player Javon Small in an effort to preserve their availability. Mashack is inactive for the second time in 12 games, after he appeared in each of the other 10 contests while averaging 6.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.6 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.7 three-pointers in 23.8 minutes. After Tuesday's contest, the defensive-minded guard will be eligible to suit up for 16 of the Grizzlies' remaining 22 games.

Coward (knee) won't start against Minnesota on Tuesday.

Coward is available to play following a seven-game absence due to a right knee sprain, though he'll come off the bench and will presumably operate under a minutes restriction. Over his last 10 outings, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 10.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 25.2 minutes per game.

Small (two-way) will be inactive for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.

With Cedric Coward (knee) and Ty Jerome (thigh) returning Tuesday following multi-game absences, Memphis will opt to hold out Small and fellow two-way player Jahmai Mashack in an effort to preserve their availability. Small had appeared in each of the Grizzlies' first six games following the All-Star break, averaging 13.2 points, 4.5 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 three-pointers and 1.5 steals in 25.5 minutes per contest while shooting 51.1 percent from the field. After Tuesday's contest, Small will be eligible to suit up for 21 of the Grizzlies' remaining 22 games, so his availability shouldn't be much of an issue moving forward.