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Richards (elbow) won't play in Saturday's game against Memphis.

The Bulls are also down Jalen Smith (calf) and Guerschon Yabusele (ankle). As a result, Lachlan Olbrich may draw the first start of his young career.

Portis (wrist) won't play in Saturday's game against San Antonio.

Portis is included on an extensive list of players who aren't available for Milwaukee. While Myles Turner (calf) is back after missing a game, which will certainly help lessen the blow, the Bucks will still need more minutes from Pete Nance, Jericho Sims and Ousmane Dieng.

Turner (calf) is available for Saturday's game against San Antonio.

Turner didn't play Wednesday against Portland. However, he will be back after missing only one game. With Bobby Portis (wrist), Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) unavailable, Jericho Sims and Pete Nance may both continue to see meaningful minutes even with Turner's return bolstering depth.

Kuzma (Achilles) is listed as out for Saturday's game against San Antonio.

Kuzma will now miss a third straight game, and his next chance to play will be Sunday against Dallas. With Bobby Portis (wrist) also out, Pete Nance should continue to see stable minutes, potentially even remaining in the starting lineup.

Kuminga (knee) won't play Saturday against Sacramento, according to Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

It's the second half of a back-to-back for Atlanta, so Kuminga's absence shouldn't come as a surprise. Without the former Warrior on the floor, the door is open for Zaccharie Risacher to see more minutes.

Okongwu (finger) won't play in Saturday's game against Sacramento, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Jock Landale (shoulder) is questionable. If Landale is upgraded to available, he would likely take over Okongwu's spot in the starting lineup. However, if Landale is also ruled out, Mouhamed Gueye would presumably roll with the first five.

Landale (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Landale was a late scratch for Friday's game against the Celtics due to a right shoulder impingement. There's a chance he will return Saturday, and he would be in line for a significant role due to the absence of Onyeka Okongwu (finger). If Landale is also unable to play, then Mouhamed Gueye figures to be the top candidate to start at center for Atlanta.

Hayes (finger) is listed as available for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Hayes has dealt with a few injuries of late. His latest issue, left finger soreness, forced him to exit Thursday's 121-117 loss to Orlando. Hayes was initially listed as questionable heading into the matchup with Atlanta but will suit up, potentially leading to less work for Devin Carter.

Daniels is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings due to a left great toe sprain, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Daniels likely picked up the injury during the Hawks' 109-102 loss to the Celtics on Friday, when he played 32 minutes and finished with six points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block. If he's unable to play Saturday, Zaccharie Risacher and Corey Kispert would be the top candidates to enter Atlanta's starting lineup.

Clifford (foot) is available to play in Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Clifford was anticipated to miss a week. However, the left mid-foot sprain caused him to miss only two games. The 24th overall pick in the 2025 Draft will presumably reclaim his spot in the starting lineup. With Killian Hayes (finger) also available, Malik Monk, Daeqwon Plowden and Devin Carter might see less work.