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Clifford (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

It was reported Monday that Clifford was expected to miss at least one week due to a left mid-foot sprain, though there's a chance he will return Saturday. If the rookie first-rounder is cleared to play, there would be fewer minutes available for guys like Daeqwon Plowden, Devin Carter and Malik Monk.

Hayes (finger) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Hayes is dealing with left finger soreness in the aftermath of Thursday's loss to the Magic. Devin Carter would be in a position to handle the top spot at point guard if Hayes cannot play Saturday.

Duren (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game in Minnesota.

Duren is coming off a massive showing in Thursday's 129-108 win over New Orleans. However, he's now in danger of missing his first game in over a month due to injury management. With Isaiah Stewart (calf) sidelined, Paul Reed would be the favorite to enter the starting lineup if Duren is ruled out.

Salaun (calf) will remain on the inactive list for Saturday's matchup with the 76ers.

Salaun hasn't played since March 4 and continues to get ruled out a day in advance of tipoff, suggesting he's not close to a return. Until the Hornets provide an update on any progress made in his rehab, Salaun should be viewed as week-to-week.

Harris (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

Harris has been a regular on the injury report recently due to left hip soreness and could be held out of Saturday's contest. If the veteran forward isn't cleared to play, Ronald Holland and Javonte Green would be candidates to see increased burn.

Oubre (elbow) is questionable for Saturday's game against Charlotte.

Oubre indicated he will play Saturday, although he's officially listed as questionable on the league's official injury report. If he does suit up, he might see less work than usual, considering he has been sidelined since March 10.

Stewart (calf) is out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

A left calf strain has sidelined Stewart since March 15, though the Pistons are expected to re-evaluate him at some point in the near future. Paul Reed should remain the top backup center Saturday unless Jalen Duren (knee) ends up needing to sit out altogether.

Maxey (finger) is questionable for Saturday's game in Charlotte.

It was reported March 10 that Maxey would be re-evaluated in three weeks, which would have ruled him out for the rest of March, but he appears to be ahead of schedule. If Maxey is cleared to return, Quentin Grimes would likely head back to the second unit and Cameron Payne's minutes could see a sizable dip.

Sasser (hip) is probable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

Sasser is expected to play through a right hip strain Saturday. The guard has averaged 5.3 points, 3.0 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 16.8 minutes per contest in his last four games.

Thompson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

Thompson is questionable due to right ankle injury management after missing five straight games earlier this month due to a right ankle sprain. If the third-year forward is ultimately ruled out, Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green would be candidates to see increased playing time.