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Gibson (reconditioning) won't play in Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Gibson signed a contract with Memphis on Thursday but requires a ramp-up period before suiting up. The 40-year-old center's next opportunity to make his Grizzlies debut will come Tuesday in Minnesota.

Murray-Boyles (thumb) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

As expected, Murray-Boyles will miss Saturday's contest due to a left thumb sprain he sustained in Wednesday's loss to the Spurs. The rookie first-rounder's next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Knicks. With Murray-Boyles unavailable, Sandro Mamukelashvili may see increased playing time, while Trayce Jackson-Davis could enter the rotation.

Flagg (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Flagg's absence due to a left foot sprain will extend to seven games Sunday, and he should be considered doubtful for Tuesday's contest against the Hornets. Naji Marshall (finger), Caleb Martin (back) and Brandon Williams should all continue to see extended playing time for as long as Flagg is sidelined.

Thompson (rest) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Thompson sat out Friday's loss to the Grizzlies due to rest purposes, but the veteran wing will return for Sunday's contest. P.J. Washington (ankle) is listed as doubtful while Caleb Martin (back) and Naji Marshall (finger) are both questionable, so Thompson could operate in an elevated role against Oklahoma City.

Head coach Brian Keefe said Vukcevic (hip) will operate under a minutes restriction in Saturday's game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Vukcevic was previously listed as questionable on the injury report, and while he's been cleared to suit up, the Wizards will monitor his workload. The center is averaging 10.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 19.1 minutes over his last four games.

Head coach Brian Keefe said Johnson (ankle) will remain on a minutes restriction in Saturday's game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Johnson missed six straight games from Jan. 30 to Feb. 8 due to a sprained left ankle, though he's set to appear in his seventh consecutive contest Saturday. Still, the Wizards will exercise caution with the rookie first-rounder and continue to limit his playing time. Over his last six outings, the 19-year-old has averaged 11.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 19.7 minutes per game. He has shot just 21.7 percent from beyond the arc during that span.

Randle is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to lower-back spasms.

Randle has yet to miss a game this season but is in jeopardy of being sidelined for Sunday's contest while nursing a back injury. If the veteran forward is unable to play, then Naz Reid figures to be the top candidate to enter the Timberwolves' starting lineup. Randle averaged 18.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.0 threes over 34.1 minutes per game in February.

Head coach Brian Keefe said George (knee) will operate under an unspecified minutes restriction in Saturday's game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

George will return from a one-game absence due to a left knee contusion, though he isn't expected to see a full workload. The second-year swingman has yet to log more than 26 minutes in a game through eight February appearances, during which he has averaged 10.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 20.5 minutes per tilt.

Jerome (thigh) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Jerome was sidelined for Friday's loss to the Mavericks due to a left thigh contusion, and his status remains in jeopardy for Sunday's matchup. If he is unable to suit up, the Grizzlies would likely continue to lean on Scotty Pippen, Walter Clayton and Javon Small to handle increased minutes in the backcourt.

Aldama (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Aldama is expected to miss a 10th straight game due to a right knee injury, which would leave additional minutes available for the likes of Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks. If he's ultimately ruled out, Aldama's next opportunity to suit up would be Tuesday against Minnesota.