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Williams (foot) will come off the bench in Thursday's game against Charlotte.

Williams hasn't played in nearly a month, so he'll come off the bench in this contest. As a result, Oso Ighodaro will remain in the starting lineup, although it's unknown if this arrangement will continue Sunday in Chicago.

Sims (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against Boston.

Sims has started in the Bucks' last three contests, most recently finishing with six points, 20 rebounds and two assists in Wednesday's loss to the Houston Rockets. While the 27-year-old is expected to suit up versus the Celtics, it's unknown if he'll remain in the starting lineup, considering Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner are off the injury report.

Williams (foot) has been cleared to play Thursday against Charlotte, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Williams appeared to be trending in the right direction leading up to tipoff, and the team has since officially declared him available for Thursday's clash, which will mark the big man's first action since March 3. The Duke product has missed nearly a month while recovering from a stress reaction in his left foot, so it's not clear if he'll immediately return to the starting five or if Phoenix will elect to ease him back into live action.

Turner (ankle) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Celtics.

Turner is set to return from a one-game absence with an ankle injury. The veteran big man has averaged 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks in 24.5 minutes per tilt in his last 10 games.

Williams (foot) remains listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets, but he's trending in the right direction and is expected to be cleared to play following pregame warmups Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Williams appears set to return from a 15-game absence due to a stress reaction in the third metatarsal of his left foot. Given the length of his absence, Williams will likely be operating with a minutes restriction and could come off the bench if he plays.

Bagley (shoulder) is listed as doubtful ahead of Friday's game against Orlando.

Bagley had 26 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 27 minutes in the win over the Trail Blazers on March 27. However, he missed the following two contests and appears to be heading toward another absence. If Bagley doesn't suit up, Dwight Powell will likely see increased playing time.

Gafford (shoulder) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against Orlando.

Gafford exited Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee in the second quarter due to a right shoulder stinger, though he's set to play Friday. Over 11 appearances in March, the big man averaged 15.1 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 23.5 minutes per contest.

Embiid (illness) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.

Embiid looks to be in line for his second consecutive absence while dealing with an illness. Adem Bona drew the start in his place Wednesday and is a candidate to do so again Friday, though the Sixers could also elect to give Andre Drummond an opportunity to start in Embiid's place.

Landale (ankle) is expected to miss at least two weeks, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Landale sustained a right high-ankle sprain during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's win versus Orlando. Given the timetable for a return, the 29-year-old big man is likely to remain sidelined until the postseason. Onyeka Okongwu should take on all the minutes he can handle during the stretch run, while Mouhamed Gueye is set to operate as the primary backup center until Landale is cleared to play.

Claxton (hand/illness) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Claxton is dealing with an illness and right hand soreness, though he's still likely to suit up Friday. The big man has averaged 9.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 22.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances. He's been seeing limited playing time of late and hasn't logged more than 23 minutes since March 7.