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Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Washington will miss a third straight outing due to a left ankle sprain, and his next opportunity to play will come Tuesday in Charlotte. With the 27-year-old forward being joined by Cooper Flagg (foot) and Naji Marshall (finger) on the sidelines, Caleb Martin, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton are candidates for increased playing time.

Martin (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports reports.

Martin will return from a one-game absence due to lower-back soreness and could take on an increased role due to Cooper Flagg (foot), Naji Marshall (finger) and P.J. Washington (ankle) being unavailable. Over four outings (one start) since the All-Star break, Martin has averaged 6.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.5 assists in 18.8 minutes per contest.

Marshall (finger) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Noah Weber of TheSmokingCuban.com reports.

Marshall will miss Sunday's contest due to a right finger contusion, presumably suffered during Friday's loss to the Grizzlies. Brandon Williams, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton figure to see extra minutes with Marshall out.

Johnson (ankle) exited Sunday's 117-108 loss to the Timberwolves with 7:50 remaining in the fourth quarter and didn't return, finishing with zero points (0-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists across 23 minutes.

Johnson shook off a probable tag due to right ankle inflammation ahead of Sunday's contest, though he struggled mightily and was unable to close the game out. The 29-year-old forward faces a short turnaround if he hopes to suit up in Monday's game in Utah. If he's forced to miss time, Julian Strawther, Tim Hardaway and Spencer Jones (shoulder) would be candidates for increased minutes.

Johnson is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against Minnesota due to right ankle soreness.

Johnson is not expected to return in the final minutes of Sunday's contest after being held scoreless in 23 minutes before heading to the locker room in the fourth quarter. It wouldn't be surprising to see the 29-year-old forward pop up on the injury report ahead of Monday's game in Utah.

Johnson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Minnesota due to a right ankle issue, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Johnson was listed as probable due to right ankle inflammation before being cleared to play Sunday, and he exited the contest in the fourth quarter. The 29-year-old forward failed to score and shot 0-for-6 from the field across 23 minutes before exiting.

Scheierman (thumb) is available for Sunday's game against the 76ers, per Keith Smith of Spotrac.com.

Scheierman has been cleared to play despite a fractured left thumb sustained during Friday's blowout win over the Nets. The second-year wing was initially listed as questionable, but he will gut it out as he continues his run in the starting lineup.

Johnson (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

It's unclear exactly why Johnson exited to the locker room, though it's worth noting he was listed as probable with right ankle inflammation before being cleared to play. He should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

Hart ended with 10 points (4-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 114-89 victory over the Spurs.

Hart showed off his utility during Sunday's win, finishing with his 11th double-double of the season while co-leading the Knicks in assists with Jalen Brunson. Hart has averaged 10.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.3 threes over 29.0 minutes per game since Feb. 1.

Kuminga will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Kuminga was in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Wizards, but he will return to the bench due to Jalen Johnson (hip) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (foot) returning to the lineup. In two games with the Hawks, Kuminga has averaged 22.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 27.0 minutes per contest.