NBA Player News

Small won't start against the Clippers on Saturday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Small got the spot start in Wednesday's loss to Portland but will retreat to the second unit Saturday. Over his last four outings off the bench, the two-way player has averaged 13.5 points, 4.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 24.8 minutes per contest. However, he'll likely see a dip in minutes with several key contributors back in action.

Sasser (lower leg) started the second half of Saturday's game against the Nets, per the broadcast.

Sasser headed back to the locker room late in the second quarter after grabbing at his lower left leg. However, he has been cleared to check back in and appears to be good to go for the remainder of the game.

Richard (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Richard will miss his third straight contest Saturday, but he remains day-to-day. His next chance to play comes Monday against the Jazz.

Sanders will come off the bench Saturday against the Grizzlies, according to Lauren Rosen of FanDuel Sports Network SoCal.

The Clippers will start Darius Garland for the first time Saturday. Sanders is likely to maintain a decent role with the second unit for Los Angeles.

Garland will start against the Grizzlies on Saturday, Lauren Rosen of FanDuel Sports Network SoCal reports.

After coming off the bench in his first two appearances for the Clippers, the 26-year-old point guard will join the first unit in place of Kobe Sanders. Garland has averaged 12.0 points, 5.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 23.5 minutes per contest with Los Angeles this season.

Smith (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Sacramento.

Smith has missed Chicago's last five games with a right calf strain but is now listed as questionable due to a left calf strain. If he remains sidelined, Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards would likely see increased minutes.

Simons (wrist) will not play Sunday against the Kings.

Simons was diagnosed with a fractured wrist Feb. 24, and there's been no indication that he's getting closer to a return.

Williams (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.

Williams is officially day-to-day after missing the past four games for Chicago. The Bulls could be very shorthanded once again Sunday, so the team may continue to rely on Guerschon Yabusele and Leonard Miller.

Buzelis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.

Buzelis is in danger of missing a second consecutive contest due to a right ankle sprain. If the second-year forward is ultimately ruled out, Leonard Miller and Guerschon Yabusele would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes, especially if Patrick Williams (quadriceps) is downgraded from questionable to out.

Giddey (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.

After missing Thursday's game against the Suns, Giddey remains day-to-day for the Bulls. If Chicago's primary playmaker is unable to suit up, the team will likely lean more on Tre Jones, Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham.