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Tate (knee) won't return to Saturday's game against the Knicks, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Tate was taken to the locker room in the second quarter after being tangled up with Karl-Anthony Towns, and in the end, the veteran forward won't be able to make his way back to the court after being diagnosed with a right knee sprain. Tate will aim to return when the Rockets take on the Jazz on Monday, though it will depend on how his knee responds in the next 24 to 36 hours.

Banchero totaled 26 points (11-28 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, eight assists and four blocks across 47 minutes during Saturday's 113-110 double-overtime loss to the Suns.

The fourth-year forward came two dimes short of his third triple-double of the season, while the four rejections tied his career high. Banchero has come flying out of the All-Star break, and through eight games in February he's averaging 20.6 points, 7.1 boards, 4.9 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.0 blocks.

Simons won't return to Saturday's game against the Pistons due to a left wrist injury.

After starting in each of his first five appearances with the Bulls, Simons was moved to the bench for Saturday's contest. He provided four points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds across 13 minutes before sustaining the wrist injury and being ruled out for the second half of the game. The Bulls will further evaluate him before providing additional word on the extent of the injury, but Simons would appear to be in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Suggs (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns.

Suggs didn't play in the first leg of the back-to-back set Saturday, but the questionable tag leaves the door open for a potential return to action Sunday. Suggs last played in Thursday's win over the Kings, when he recorded nine points, three rebounds, three assists and one block over 20 minutes.

Tate was taken to the locker room during Saturday's game against the Knicks due to an apparent right knee injury, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Tate was taken to the locker room after getting tangled with Karl-Anthony Towns and suffering an apparent right knee injury. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to return to the hardwood.

Brooks will be sidelined indefinitely after sustaining a broken left hand in Saturday's win over the Magic, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Brooks logged just seven minutes before leaving Saturday's contest, but there's no question this was the worst possible outcome for the veteran forward. This means Brooks will probably be sidelined for the majority of the Suns' playoff push, and he's a key contributor on both ends of the court. Fantasy managers will have to navigate through the absence of Brooks as well, as he's an impact player across all formats. With Brooks out, look for Grayson Allen and Ryan Dunn to gain a bigger role, and Allen looks like the biggest candidate to move to the starting lineup in Brooks' place.

Updating a previous report, Champagnie (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Champagnie exited Friday's win over Indiana early due to right knee soreness but could return Sunday. If he's ultimately ruled out, Will Riley could see an uptick in playing time.

Goodwin suffered a calf injury in Saturday's 113-110 double-overtime win over the Magic and is scheduled to have an MRI on Sunday, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Goodwin ran down the tunnel late in the fourth quarter and did not return, finishing with 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two steals and one assist across 25 minutes. He should be considered highly questionable for Sunday's game against Portland. If the 27-year-old guard joins Devin Booker (hip) on the sidelines, Ryan Dunn, Isaiah Livers and Jamaree Bouyea would be candidates for increased playing time.

Bane posted 34 points (12-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block across 40 minutes in Saturday's 113-110 triple-overtime loss to the Suns.

Bane did everything in his power to carry the Magic to a victory, but a last-second game-winning three from Jalen Green prevented him from doing so. Bane has now scored 30-plus points in two of his last three games while putting up at least 22 in five of his last six contests, so he's doing an excellent job operating as the Magic's No. 2 option on offense behind Paolo Banchero, and even taking over when the game calls for it.

Goodwin exited Saturday's 113-110 double-overtime win over the Magic in the fourth quarter due to an apparent left leg injury and did not return. He finished with 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two steals and one assist across 25 minutes.

Goodwin appeared to tweak his left leg before running down the tunnel and into the locker room. He faces a short turnaround if he hopes to suit up in Sunday's game against Portland. If the 27-year-old guard joins Devin Booker (hip) on the sidelines, Ryan Dunn, Isaiah Livers and Jamaree Bouyea would be candidates for increased playing time.