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Johnson (shoulder) has returned to Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Johnson was previously tabbed questionable to return because of a left shoulder injury. The 26-year-old forward will play through the injury the rest of the way, which could mean less playing time for Carter Bryant and Harrison Barnes.

Strawther (toe) is available for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

As expected, Strawther will suit up Wednesday night. He had previously been considered probable due to a sprained toe on his left foot. Strawther has started in six straight games, averaging 15.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals across 26.5 minutes.

Murray (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game against Boston.

Murray will shed a probable tag to face the Celtics on Wednesday night. The 29-year-old had been tending to tightness in his right hamstring. He's averaging career highs in points (25.5), assists (7.5) and rebounds (4.4) per game this season.

Johnson is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to a left shoulder injury, Don Harris of News 4 San Antonio reports.

Johnson left the game with 3:55 remaining in the second quarter after picking up an unspecified injury to his left shoulder. While he's sidelined, look for Carter Bryant and Harrison Barnes to see more playing time.

Carlson won't return to Wednesday's game against the Pistons due to low back soreness, Nick Crain of Forbes.com reports.

Carlson tweaked his back during the first quarter and will end the game with four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists in four minutes. The second-year center previously missed the Thunder's final game before the All-Star break due to a similar injury, but he was available for each of Oklahoma City's first three contests of the second half.

Joe has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Detroit due to a left glute contusion, Nick Crain of Forbes.com reports.

Joe drew a third straight start but had struggled over the first two quarters of the contests, netting just three points (1-5 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 14 minutes. With Joe out for the second half, the Thunder could lean more heavily on Jared McCain and Nikola Topic alongside Cason Wallace for the rest of the night.

Murray (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Rockets, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Murray injured his left ankle -- the same ankle that cost him 20 games from Jan. 6 to Feb. 11 -- in the first quarter Wednesday and is unable to return. He'll end the contest with three points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound and one block across nine minutes. Look for Patrick Baldwin and Daeqwon Plowden to see more playing time for the rest of Wednesday's contest. Sacramento closes out a back-to-back set Thursday against Dallas.

Murray sustained a left ankle injury during Wednesday's game against the Rockets and went back to the locker room, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Murray exited the game with 3:23 left in the first quarter after sustaining an apparent ankle injury. Wednesday's contest is Murray's fourth since a 20-game absence because of a sprained left ankle. Given Murray's injury history, expect the Kings to proceed with caution.

Collins (head/neck) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Timberwolves, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register reports.

Collins was able to get through Wednesday's practice, so the questionable tag is encouraging. If he's cleared to return, Kobe Sanders would likely return to the second unit.

Leonard is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves due to left ankle soreness, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register reports.

Leonard has been dealing with a left ankle issue since Friday's game against the Lakers, though it hasn't prevented him from playing since. His absence would likely result in Bennedict Mathurin or Kobe Sanders entering the Clippers' starting lineup for Thursday's game. Leonard has averaged 30.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.0 steals over 32.3 minutes per game since the All-Star break.