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Tatum (Achilles) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Orlando, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Tatum will miss a second consecutive contest. However, with the Celtics locked into the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, the team is getting ready for the postseason, likely meaning the entire starting lineup won't be available. Without Tatum on the floor, Jordan Walsh, who has started in Boston's last two games, is expected to remain with the first five.

Brown (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Magic, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

The Celtics have locked up the No. 2 seed in the East, so there's not much incentive for Brown to play through Achilles tendinitis in Boston's final game of the regular season. Jayson Tatum (Achilles), Derrick White (knee) and Payton Pritchard (foot) are expected to join Brown on the sidelines Sunday, so guys like Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez and Dalano Banton should be slated for major minutes and prominent roles on offense.

Jovic (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Jovic has played only twice in Miami's last 24 games. At this point, it's unknown if he will be available for the Play-In Tournament. However, while Jovic is ruled out, Simone Fontecchio (ankle), who is probable versus Atlanta, will likely continue to see more action.

Smith has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hawks due to a right big toe sprain.

Smith was sidelined for the Heat's last two games due to right foot soreness, but he has since been diagnosed with a sprain in his right big toe. The injury will prevent him from playing in Sunday's regular-season finale, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament. Smith appeared in 70 regular-season games (one start) in 2025-26, averaging 5.6 points, 2.6 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals over 16.3 minutes.

Mitchell (shoulder) will play Sunday against the Hawks.

Mitchell is set to return after a one-game absence, which will likely push Kasparas Jakucionis back to the second unit. Jahmir Young could drop from the rotation entirely with Mitchell active.

Washington (elbow) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Chicago.

Washington missed the Mavericks' last three games while suiting up only once in the last seven contests. With Naji Marshall (hip) and Caleb Martin (foot) also not expected to play, Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson (illness), who is off the injury report, should receive more scoring opportunities and minutes in the final game of the 2025-26 campaign.

Herro (foot) is available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hawks.

Herro was sidelined for Friday's 140-117 win over the Wizards due to a foot injury, but the veteran wing will be available for the last game of the regular season Sunday. In 16 games since March 3, Herro has averaged 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.9 threes over 32.7 minutes per contest.

Fontecchio is probable for Sunday's game against the Hawks despite left ankle soreness.

Fontecchio is dealing with some minor soreness in his left ankle, but it's not expected to keep him out of Sunday's regular-season finale. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to tipoff.

Powell (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Powell skipped Friday's win over Washington due to the groin issue, but there's a chance he could get back out there for Miami's regular-season finale. If Powell is cleared, there will be fewer minutes available for Jaime Jaquez, Myron Gardner and Simone Fontecchio.

Williams (illness) is doubtful to play Sunday versus Chicago.

Williams is set to sit out his fourth consecutive game Sunday. Check back for official word on his status closer to tipoff.