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Highsmith (knee) remains out for Sunday's game versus the Raptors.

Highsmith will be sidelined for a third straight game due to right knee injury maintenance. With the Suns also holding out Grayson Allen (knee) and Amir Coffey (knee), Ryan Dunn should be able to maintain a spot in the rotation, and Jordan Goodwin could be tasked with handling an elevated role once again.

Allen (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Raptors.

Allen will be in street clothes for a fourth consecutive game due to left knee injury management, leaving the Suns thin on the wing and at forward with Dillon Brooks (hand), Amir Coffey (ankle) and Haywood Highsmith (knee) also sidelined. Royce O'Neale (knee), meanwhile, is listed as questionable, and his potential return could cut into the minutes of Jordan Goodwin, Ryan Dunn, Jamaree Bouyea and Rasheer Fleming.

Smith (calf) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.

With Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) doubtful, the Bulls need Smith on the floor. However, if Smith and Yabusele are both ruled out, Nick Richards will presumably remain in the starting lineup. Richards got the start in Thursday's loss to Cleveland, finishing with 16 points and eight rebounds in 29 minutes.

Ivey (knee) is questionable to play Monday against the Rockets.

This is the first time that Ivey has received the questionable tag since going down with a left knee issue in mid-February, indicating he's on the cusp of making his return. Ivey will likely have some strict limit on his minutes once he's cleared to play, but his return would mean less playing time available for the likes of Rob Dillingham and Collin Sexton.

Okoro (knee) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Rockets.

It looks as though Okoro will miss a seventh consecutive game while recovering from a right knee injury. His absence means Leonard Miller and Collin Sexton should continue to operate in elevated roles off the bench.

Yabusele is doubtful for Monday's game versus the Rockets due to a left ankle sprain.

Yabusele must have tweaked his ankle during Thursday's loss to the Cavs, and now he's in danger of missing Monday's game. Jalen Smith (calf) is also questionable for Monday's game, and if he's forced to join Yabusele on the sidelines, Nick Richards would get a chance to start.

Simons (wrist) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Simons has been out of action since Feb. 21 due to a fractured left wrist. The fact that he's been given the questionable tag for Monday's game indicates that he is progressing in his recovery, but whether he'll be cleared to return is unlikely to be known until closer to the 8:00 p.m. ET tip-off. Simons would likely operate under a minutes restriction if cleared to play, which would mean less playing time for Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham.

Watson is officially active for Sunday's game against Portland.

Watson was already expected to be available after missing over seven weeks because of a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old will operate under a minutes restriction, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, so it's unknown how much he'll impact things on both ends of the floor.

Wagner (ankle) is listed as out for Monday's game against Indiana.

Wagner has already missed the last 17 games, and he remains without a timetable for return. Tristan da Silva is expected to remain in the starting lineup against Indiana due to Wagner's ongoing absence.

Isaac (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.

Isaac has appeared in just one game since March 5 due to a left knee sprain, which he aggravated against the Wizards on March 12. His next chance to play is Tuesday against the Cavaliers, though he can be considered doubtful until the Magic provide a medical update for the veteran big man.