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Turner (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Turner missed the Bucks' last two games while recovering from a right calf strain. The veteran center has been cleared to return Sunday, which will likely result in Jericho Sims reverting to a bench role against Toronto. Turner has averaged 10.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.5 threes, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 steals over 27.2 minutes per game since Feb. 1.

Porzingis (illness) won't play Sunday versus the Nuggets and his status for the Warriors' upcoming two-game road trip is uncertain, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis woke up feeling very sick Sunday morning and he won't be in attendance for Sunday's game. Head coach Steve Kerr was noncommittal when asked about his status for the upcoming two-game road trip, and with those contests coming in a back-to-back set, Porzingis could miss at least one more game. His absence will open up minutes for Gui Santos, Al Horford and Quinten Post.

Merrill will come off the bench for Sunday's game in Oklahoma City.

Evan Mobley is back and starting, so Merrill will return to a reserve role. As a member of the second unit this season, Merrill has posted averages of 10.1 points, 2.5 assists and 2.6 triples per contest.

Wiggins is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Sunday, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Wiggins drew the start against the Nets on Friday, when he logged seven points (3-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes. He'll come off the bench Sunday while the Thunder roll with a starting five of Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein.

Joe is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Cavs, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Joe will replace Aaron Wiggins in the first unit for Sunday's game, and it'll be Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein joining Joe in the starting group. In three starts this season, Joe has registered 8.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 triples per game.

Reid is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers due to a right shoulder injury.

Reid may have picked up the injury during the Timberwolves' 122-111 win over the Mavericks on Friday, when he posted 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 30 minutes. He would likely start Sunday given the absence of Rudy Gobert (suspension), but if Reid is unable to play, then Joan Beringer could enter Minnesota's starting five against Philadelphia.

Porzingis has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game due to an illness.

Porzingis isn't feeling 100 percent and will likely need to get through his pregame routine before an official decision is made on his status for Sunday's game. If he's out, that will open up more minutes for Gui Santos, Al Horford and Quinten Post.

Ware had 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 15 rebounds and one steal in 19 minutes during Saturday's 136-120 win over the Grizzlies.

Ware put together another highly efficient performance that even included a three-pointer in the Heat's high-scoring win. He now has back-to-back double-doubles while coming off the bench since play resumed following the All-Star break.

Herro finished with 14 points (5-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and six assists in 23 minutes during Saturday's 136-120 win over the Grizzlies.

Herro put together an efficient performance relative to his time on the floor. It's a positive all-around showing after the Heat guard missed 15 games in a row due to a ribs injury. The fact that he was available for both games in a back-to-back set upon his return to the lineup is a positive sign. He may be on pace to rejoin the starting lineup soon.

Powell finished with 25 points (10-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-7 FT), two rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Saturday's 136-120 win over the Grizzlies.

Powell was back to All-Star form versus Memphis, as he scored 25 points on the second night of a back-to-back set. He also shot 62.5 percent from the field, but he uncharacteristically missed five of seven free-throw attempts. Powell will now have back-to-back off days before the Heat returns to action Tuesday against the Bucks.