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Harris (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Tuesday in the Bucks' 128-117 win over the Heat.

Harris has seen action in just one of the Bucks' last four games, with his lone appearance being a seven-minute cameo in garbage time during Sunday's 122-94 loss to the Raptors. The Bucks have elected to phase Harris out of the rotation in order to open up more opportunities for Ousmane Dieng, whom the team acquired at the trade deadline earlier this month.

Nance (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Tuesday's 128-117 win over the Heat.

Nance had appeared in each of the Bucks' previous 16 games, but after logging just five minutes two days earlier in a blowout loss to the Raptors, the third-year big man dropped out of head coach Doc Rivers' rotation entirely Tuesday. The 26-year-old's playing-time outlook probably won't improve in the near future, as the impending return of Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will leave even fewer minutes available in the frontcourt.

Harden plans to play through his fractured right thumb, but he remains questionable for Wednesday's game in Milwaukee, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Harden suffered a non-displaced fracture to the right thumb on his non-shooting hand during Tuesday's win over the Knicks, but after visiting with a hand specialist Wednesday afternoon, it was determined that surgery will not be required to repair the injury. He may still skip Wednesday's game to allow some swelling in his thumb to go down, but this isn't expected to devolve into a long-term absence for Harden.

Jovic (back) won't play Thursday in Philadelphia.

Jovic is set to miss his third straight game Thursday, and for now, he should be considered highly questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Rockets. Pelle Larsson will continue to pick up the slack in Jovic's absence.

Mitchell (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.

Mitchell was able to play through a questionable tag Tuesday against the Bucks, finishing with nine points, eight assists and six rebounds in 28 minutes. If he's unable to play Thursday, the Heat will likely lean on Kasparas Jakucionis and Dru Smith.

Markkanen is scheduled to undergo an MRI after suffering a right ankle and a right hip injury at Wednesday's practice, The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

The Jazz face the Pelicans on Thursday, so for now, Markkanen should be considered doubtful for that one, and it wouldn't be surprising to see this turn into a multi-game absence for the Utah star. If Markkanen needs to miss time, that would open up minutes for John Konchar, Brice Sensabaugh and Kevin Love.

Collins (head/neck) practiced Wednesday, but his status for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves has not yet been determined, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register reports.

Collins getting through practice is an encouraging sign, but for now, he should be viewed as questionable for Thursday's game. If he's cleared to return, Kobe Sanders would likely head back to the second unit and Nicolas Batum could lose some minutes.

Garland (toe) participated in a 5-on-5 scrimmage Wednesday, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register reports.

Garland will also go through another scrimmage Thursday, but he's not going to be cleared to play against the Timberwolves. A return against the Pelicans on March 1 could be on the table if Garland continues to progress, so fantasy managers may not have to wait much longer to see him debut for the Clippers.

Williams was held out of Wednesday's practice due to tightness in his quadriceps, Kevin Lu of Roundtable Network reports.

Per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network, Williams will get some imaging done on his sore quad, so for now, he should be considered questionable for Thursday's tilt with the Trail Blazers. If he's not able to give it a go, Leonard Miller and Nick Richards might see a bump in minutes.

Smith (calf) is without a timetable to return, according to Bulls reporter Kevin Lu on Wednesday.

According to coach Billy Donovan, Smith was not at practice Wednesday and is not considered day-to-day. Based on this update, it's safe to rule Smith out for Thursday's game against Portland, and the big man can be considered week-to-week. Nick Richards could see a bump in minutes in the meantime.