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Maxey (finger) is available for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

Maxey will shed his questionable tag and return from a 10-game absence due to a tendon injury in his right pinkie finger. The star point guard's return will leave fewer minutes available for guys like Cameron Payne, Justin Edwards and Quentin Grimes. Over nine appearances since the All-Star break, Maxey has averaged 29.3 points, 6.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 3.5 combined steals-plus-blocks in 36.2 minutes per game, though it's unclear if he'll see a full workload during his return.

Toppin is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat due to lower-back soreness and right foot injury management.

Toppin was initially deemed questionable due to the back issue ahead of Friday's loss to the Clippers, though he was cleared to play for a fourth straight game. If the 28-year-old power forward is held out of Sunday's contest, Kobe Brown, Jalen Slawson and Micah Potter would be candidates to see increased burn, especially if Pascal Siakam (knee) is downgraded from questionable to out.

McConnell is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Miami due to right hamstring soreness.

McConnell is at risk of missing Sunday's contest due to hamstring soreness, and he's one of six Pacers players to be given a questionable designation. If the veteran point guard can't play, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would likely see an uptick in playing time.

Walker (back) is questionable to play in Sunday's game against Miami.

Walker exited Friday's game versus the Clippers to be evaluated for a concussion and didn't return. Fortunately, it appears the 22-year-old avoided a head injury, although he's still in danger of missing Sunday's contest because of a lower-back bruise. If Walker doesn't play Sunday, Kobe Brown will likely replace him in the starting lineup.

Huerter is not in the Pistons' starting lineup against the Timberwolves on Saturday.

Huerter made his first start of the season for the Pistons in Thursday's 129-108 win over the Pelicans, when he played 34 minutes and finished with 22 points, three rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers. He'll retreat to a bench role for Saturday's contest due to the return of Duncan Robinson (hip).

Nembhard (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Nembhard has appeared in four straight games but could be held out of Sunday's contest due to lower-back injury management. If he's ultimately ruled out, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would be candidates for expanded roles, especially if T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is also downgraded from questionable to out.

Siakam is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat due to right knee injury management.

Siakam has been a regular on the injury report since missing six straight games due to a right knee sprain earlier this month. However, the star forward has appeared in each of Indiana's last four outings, averaging 20.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals in 31.5 minutes per contest during that span. If he's held out of Sunday's contest, Jalen Slawson, Obi Toppin (back/foot) and Kobe Brown would be candidates to see increased playing time.

Powell is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers due to back spasms.

Powell may have tweaked his back during the Heat's 149-128 loss to the Cavaliers on Friday, when he played 25 minutes and finished with 15 points, three rebounds, two assists and one block. If he's unable to play Sunday, then Pelle Larsson would be the top candidate to enter the Heat's starting lineup.

Wolf (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game against Sacramento.

It will be Wolf's fourth consecutive absence. With the Nets going nowhere near the playoffs, the club will likely exercise caution with the rookie first-rounder. As far as Sunday's contest is concerned, Ziaire Williams should be considered a favorite to remain in the starting lineup.

Shannon is in the Timberwolves' starting lineup against the Pistons on Saturday.

Shannon has played just three minutes over the Timberwolves' last two games, but the second-year pro will draw the start Saturday due to the absences of Anthony Edwards (knee) and Ayo Dosunmu (knee). It's just the second start of Shannon's NBA career, with his last taking place Feb. 28, 2025, against the Jazz, when he played 28 minutes and finished with 17 points, five assists, four rebounds and one block.