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Ivey (knee) is questionable to play Monday against the Rockets.

This is the first time that Ivey has received the questionable tag since going down with a left knee issue in mid-February, indicating he's on the cusp of making his return. Ivey will likely have some strict limit on his minutes once he's cleared to play, but his return would mean less playing time available for the likes of Rob Dillingham and Collin Sexton.

Okoro (knee) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Rockets.

It looks as though Okoro will miss a seventh consecutive game while recovering from a right knee injury. His absence means Leonard Miller and Collin Sexton should continue to operate in elevated roles off the bench.

Yabusele is doubtful for Monday's game versus the Rockets due to a left ankle sprain.

Yabusele must have tweaked his ankle during Thursday's loss to the Cavs, and now he's in danger of missing Monday's game. Jalen Smith (calf) is also questionable for Monday's game, and if he's forced to join Yabusele on the sidelines, Nick Richards would get a chance to start.

Simons (wrist) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Simons has been out of action since Feb. 21 due to a fractured left wrist. The fact that he's been given the questionable tag for Monday's game indicates that he is progressing in his recovery, but whether he'll be cleared to return is unlikely to be known until closer to the 8:00 p.m. ET tip-off. Simons would likely operate under a minutes restriction if cleared to play, which would mean less playing time for Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham.

Watson is officially active for Sunday's game against Portland.

Watson was already expected to be available after missing over seven weeks because of a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old will operate under a minutes restriction, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, so it's unknown how much he'll impact things on both ends of the floor.

Wagner (ankle) is listed as out for Monday's game against Indiana.

Wagner has already missed the last 17 games, and he remains without a timetable for return. Tristan da Silva is expected to remain in the starting lineup against Indiana due to Wagner's ongoing absence.

Isaac (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.

Isaac has appeared in just one game since March 5 due to a left knee sprain, which he aggravated against the Wizards on March 12. His next chance to play is Tuesday against the Cavaliers, though he can be considered doubtful until the Magic provide a medical update for the veteran big man.

Mann (illness) will suit up for Sunday's game against Sacramento.

Mann was initially listed as probable heading into Sunday's contest after missing Friday's loss to New York due to an illness. With Noah Clowney (wrist), Michael Porter (hamstring) and Nic Claxton (rest) unavailable, Mann might work his way back into the starting lineup. The 29-year-old wing has started in 47 games during the 2025-26 regular season, and as a starter he has averaged 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.8 threes and 0.7 steals over 25.9 minutes per game.

Black (abdomen) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.

Monday will be the ninth straight game that Black will miss while he recovers from an abdominal strain. His next chance to play is Tuesday against Cleveland, but the 2023 first-rounder does not have a timetable for a return, so he can be considered doubtful for that contest.

Krejci (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Krejci will end up missing a fourth consecutive game while recovering from a left calf contusion, and his next chance to return is Monday against the Nets. Kris Murray and Scoot Henderson should both continue to see a slight uptick in minutes for as long as Krejci is sidelined.