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Turner (calf) will play in Thursday's game against Utah.

Turner is set to return from a one-game stint on the sidelines, which should result in Jericho Sims heading back to the second unit. Turner is averaging 12.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 2.1 triples and 1.5 blocks per game this season.

Missi will start Thursday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

With Dejounte Murray (Achilles) sitting out the second half of this back-to-back set, Missi will rejoin the first unit. As a starter this season (nine games), the big man has averaged 5.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 blocks in 22.6 minutes per contest.

Richards will start Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.

With Jalen Smith (calf) unavailable, Richards will get the starting nod in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The big man's lone start with Chicago came in Friday's loss to the Clippers, when he posted 10 points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three blocks and one assist over 30 minutes.

Ware will come off the bench in Thursday's game versus the Lakers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Bam Adebayo (calf) is back and starting, so Ware will shift back to the second unit. As a reserve this season, the second-year center has posted averages of 9.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per contest.

Bitadze is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

Bitadze is filling in for the injured Wendell Carter (rib) on Thursday. It'll be the third start of the season for Bitadze, who has averaged 11.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks in 26.8 minutes per game with the first unit.

Clarke (calf) will remain on the inactive list for Friday's game against the Celtics.

Clarke has been out since Dec. 20 and continues to get ruled out a full day in advance of tipoff, suggesting he's made little progress in his recovery from the calf injury. The Grizzlies are going nowhere fast, so there's not much incentive for Clarke to get back out there. Until Memphis provides a timetable for Clarke, he should be viewed as week-to-week.

Reid (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Reid is in danger of missing his second straight game, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround. If he's unable to give it a go, Kyle Anderson could see an uptick in minutes and Joan Beringer will have a chance to get into the rotation.

Post (foot) is questionable for Friday's game in Detroit.

Friday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, so there's a chance that Post will get hit with a maintenance day. If he is forced to the sidelines, Omer Yurtseven could see an expanded role in the rotation.

Embiid (oblique) is out for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Embiid continues to recover from a right oblique strain. Saturday's tilt in Utah marks his next chance to play. The center minutes should be divvied up among Andre Drummond and Adem Bona on Thursday.

Carter is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets due to a left rib contusion.

After being absent from the initial injury report, Carter has been scratched from the lineup altogether Thursday. The veteran big man can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Lakers. Goga Bitadze and Moritz Wagner should split the center minutes versus Charlotte, putting both in the deep-league streaming mix.