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Green (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

Green could miss the second leg of this back-to-back set for injury maintenance related to a lower-back issue. During Monday's loss to Utah, Green finished with six points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and 11 assists in 32 minutes.

Payton (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

Payton is dealing with a minor left ankle issue that he appears likely to play through. Over his last five games, he's averaging 11.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 steals.

Richard (ankle) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

Richard is ready to end a four-game absence with a right ankle sprain Tuesday. Over his last five appearances, the rookie has averaged 10.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 21.1 minutes per game.

Horford (toe) will play Tuesday against the Bulls.

After missing the front end of this back-to-back set, Horford is all set to reprise his usual role. Quinten Post and Malevy Leons are expected to see reduced minutes as a result.

Porzingis (illness) is good to go for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

As expected, Porzingis will be back in action for the second leg of this back-to-back set after getting a maintenance day Monday. Look for him to play a modest role as the Warriors build him up slowly.

Sanders (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Monday in the Clippers' 126-118 win over the Knicks.

With head coach Tyronn Lue cutting his rotation down from 10 to nine men Monday, Sanders ended up being the odd man out. Sanders had appeared in each of the previous seven games and shot 58.3 percent from the field in 19.4 minutes per contest over that stretch, but it's difficult to see his continuing to receive steady playing time now that Darius Garland has been cleared to play 30-plus minutes. Regaining a spot in the rotation will only become more difficult for Sanders once John Collins (neck) receives the green light to return.

Richardson (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Richardson remains day-to-day after missing the past two games for Orlando. He recently lost his rotation spot to Jevon Carter, but more minutes are up for grabs with Anthony Black (abdomen) sidelined.

Isaac is questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland due to a left knee strain.

Isaac is in danger of missing a fourth straight contest with the injury Wednesday. If the veteran forward cannot play, Noah Penda and Jett Howard could both see a bump in playing time versus the Cavaliers.

The Thunder recalled Topic from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Oklahoma City won't play again until Thursday versus the Celtics, but it's unclear if Topic will end up remaining with the team for that contest. The 2024 first-round pick has averaged 3.2 points, 2.0 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 10.6 minutes per game through his first five NBA appearances but hasn't been included in the rotation in any of the Thunder's last six contests.

Anderson (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, per Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast'.

Anderson is ready to return from a one-game absence with a right knee injury. The veteran forward has made two appearances during his second stint with the Timberwolves, and he should help fill out some reserve minutes in the frontcourt Tuesday.