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Mitchell (eye) is questionable for Saturday's game in New Orleans.

The eye issue forced Mitchell to the sidelines for Thursday's win in Chicago, which resulted in Jaylon Tyson drawing the start, and it was Evan Mobley and James Harden doing the heavy lifting on offense. It'll be more of the same if Mitchell can't give it a go Saturday.

Tyson (toe) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Tyson is in jeopardy of missing Saturday's contest after picking up a left great toe sprain in Thursday's win over Chicago. If the second-year forward is ultimately ruled out, Keon Ellis and Nae'Qwan Tomlin would be candidates to see a bump in minutes.

Leonard (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.

The star forward has missed two of the last three games and is in danger of missing a second consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain. Jordan Miller started in Leonard's place during Thursday's loss to the Pelicans, though Kobe Sanders and Bogdan Bogdanovic would also be candidates to see increased playing time if Leonard is ruled out.

Garland (toe) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.

After sitting out Thursday's loss to the Pelicans due to left toe injury management, Garland is ready to return Saturday. Kris Dunn appears headed back into a reserve role versus Dallas. Over his last six appearances, Garland has averaged 21.3 points, 7.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 28.5 minutes per game.

Castle (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pacers.

Castle missed Thursday's win over the Suns with the hip issue, which resulted in Devin Vassell logging major minutes as a starter and Dylan Harper having the chance for some extended run. It'll be more of the same if Castle can't play Saturday, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround.

Coward is questionable to play Friday versus the Celtics due to personal reasons.

If Coward sits out Friday's game, Rayan Rupert could get a start and there would be more minutes available for Walter Clayton. Check back for official word on Coward closer to tipoff.

Murray (Achilles) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.

Murray sat out Thursday's win over the Clippers -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to right Achilles injury management. However, he's set to return to action Saturday, which will likely result in Yves Missi retreating to the bench. Murray has averaged 22.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.6 steals in 29.2 minutes per game over his last five outings.

McGowens is out for Saturday's game against Cleveland due to a right toe fracture.

McGowens is running his absence streak up to six contests Saturday. His next opportunity to retake the floor arrives Tuesday in New York versus the Knicks, but McGowens appears to be out indefinitely.

Reaves is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Magic due to left hip soreness.

The hip issue is a new concern for Reaves, who hasn't missed a game since Feb. 10. If the 27-year-old guard is ultimately ruled out, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard would be candidates to take on expanded roles.

The Lakers assigned Thiero to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Friday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Thiero continues to bounce back and forth between the G League and the NBA. The rookie forward has a much clearer path to consistent developmental reps with South Bay.