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Mathurin will start Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Mathurin will make his first start since Jan. 2, as he'll be asked to fill in for Kawhi Leonard (ankle). Mathurin has been on a tear off the bench since joining the Clippers, averaging 22.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.8 steals across 30.6 minutes (five games).

Bagley is starting Thursday's game against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Bagley will step into the starting five with both Daniel Gafford (ankle) and P.J. Washington (ankle) unavailable. Bagley's last start dates back to Feb. 1 against the Kings, when he tallied 15 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 19 minutes.

Martin is in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Kings on Thursday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

P.J. Washington (ankle) was ruled out for Thursday's contest, so Martin will enter the Mavericks' starting lineup for the 11th time this season. Ten of Martin's 11 starts came in an 11-game stretch from mid-January to early February, during which he averaged 7.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.0 threes and 1.3 steals over 25.4 minutes per game.

Carter is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Mavericks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Carter is getting a spot-start with Russell Westbrook (thigh) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Nique Clifford, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud. In Carter's previous start this season, he finished with 19 points, five boards, four dimes, one triple and one block, so he makes sense as a streaming option.

Powell won't return to Thursday's game against the 76ers due to a right groin strain. He finished with three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists in 10 minutes.

Powell appeared to aggravate an existing groin injury at some point in the second quarter, and the team quickly ruled him out for the rest of the game. The Heat will presumably send Powell in for further testing Friday before a determination is made on his status for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Clifford is in the Kings' starting lineup against the Mavericks on Thursday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Clifford and Devin Carter will both move into the Kings' starting lineup due to the absences of Keegan Murray (ankle) and Russell Westbrook (thigh). It will be Clifford's 11th start of the season, and as a starter, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 9.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.2 threes and 1.3 steals over 31.9 minutes per game.

Embiid (ribs) has returned to Thursday's game against the Heat, per the broadcast.

Embiid took a shot to the ribs and required a quick trip to the locker room, but he's since returned to the game. It appears he's fine.

Monk (ankle) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Mavericks.

Monk was in danger of missing Thursday's matchup due to ankle soreness, but he's since been cleared to take the court. The Kentucky product is averaging 12.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists in his last four outings.

Embiid went to the locker room during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Heat due to an apparent rib injury, Dave Uram of KYW Newsradio reports.

Embiid looked to take a knee to the ribs while attacking the basket and was in obvious pain well after the contact. He can be considered questionable to return until the team provides an update on his status.

Henderson will start Thursday in Chicago.

This will be Henderson's first start of the season, and it'll be Toumani Camara, Jrue Holiday, Jerami Grant and Kris Murray joining him in the first unit for Thursday's game. Henderson is coming off a 19-point game and will draw a favorable matchup against the Bulls, so he's on the radar as a potential streamer if you need some points and dimes.