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Gibson (reconditioning) is out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

Gibson has yet to appear in a game since inking a deal with Memphis at the end of February. His next chance to debut will arrive Friday in Detroit.

Clayton (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Mavericks.

Clayton was listed as doubtful for Thursday's game, so it's not surprising to see him hit the sidelines for the first game of this back-to-back set. Cedric Coward (knee), Ty Jerome (calf), Scotty Pippen (toe) and Cam Spencer (back) will join Clayton on the inactive list for Thursday's game, so Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack should get all the run they can handle. For now, Clayton should be considered questionable for Friday's game in Detroit.

Jerome (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

Jerome was doubtful entering the day, so this update isn't much of a surprise. Scotty Pippen (toe), Cam Spencer (back) and Walter Clayton (ankle) are also sidelined Thursday, which should open up plenty of opportunities for Javon Small, Jahmai Mashack and Rayan Rupert to show what they can do.

Kispert will start Thursday's game against the Nets, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Dyson Daniels (toe) was downgraded to out a few hours before tipoff, opening up a spot in the starting five for Kispert. The Gonzaga product started six straight games from Jan. 19 to Jan. 29 and averaged 9.2 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists during that span.

Rollins will come off the bench for Thursday's game in Miami.

Kevin Porter will replace Rollins in the first unit for Thursday's game, and Rollins will take a hit with the demotion. As a reserve this season, Rollins owns averages of 14.2 points, 4.0 assists, 1.8 triples and 1.7 steals per game.

Spencer (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

Spencer was tagged as questionable on the Grizzlies' injury report leading up to Thursday's clash, and he'll join several of his teammates in sitting out against Dallas. Memphis will be forced to lean on Javon Small, Jahmai Mashack and Rayan Rupert in the backcourt as a result.

Gardner will return to the second unit for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Kel'el Ware will replace Gardner in the first unit for Thursday's game. As a reserve this season, Gardner has posted averages of 6.9 points and 1.9 rebounds per contest.

Wolf is starting Thursday's game against the Hawks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Wolf will get the starting nod Thursday with Brooklyn missing both Nolan Traore (rest) and Michael Porter (ankle). Wolf fared well in his last start Monday against the Grizzlies, as he finished with 14 points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 28 minutes.

Saraf will start Thursday's game against the Hawks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Saraf will step into the starting lineup Thursday with Nolan Traore (rest) unavailable. This will mark Saraf's first start since Oct. 29, when he failed to score in 12 minutes against Atlanta.

Ware is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Bucks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Ware is back and starting after a one-game absence, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Davion Mitchell, Pelle Larsson, Kasparas Jakucionis and Bam Adebayo. As a starter this season, Ware owns averages of 13.1 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.3 triples and 1.3 swats per contest.