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Dunn will start Thursday versus the Pelicans, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Darius Garland (toe) and Kawhi Leonard (ankle) are taking the night off, so Dunn will return to the first unit, and he'll be joined by Jordan Miller, Derrick Jones, John Collins and Brook Lopez. As a starter this season, Dunn owns averages of 7.8 points, 3.9 assists, 1.0 three-pointers and 1.6 steals per game.

Richards will start Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.

With Jalen Smith (calf) unavailable, Richards will get the starting nod in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The big man's lone start with Chicago came in Friday's loss to the Clippers, when he posted 10 points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three blocks and one assist over 30 minutes.

Sexton will start Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.

Sexton will enter Chicago's starting five for the fourth time this season. Over three starts for the Bulls, the 27-year-old guard has averaged 18.3 points, 3.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 29.3 minutes per tilt.

Fontecchio is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Lakers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Fontecchio is replacing Norman Powell in the starting lineup for Thursday's game, and it'll be Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Pelle Larsson and Bam Adebayo joining Fontecchio in the first unit. Through five starts this season, the 30-year-old forward has averaged 9.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 treys per game.

Ware will come off the bench in Thursday's game versus the Lakers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Bam Adebayo (calf) is back and starting, so Ware will shift back to the second unit. As a reserve this season, the second-year center has posted averages of 9.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per contest.

Goodwin will start Thursday's game against the Spurs, Shane Young of the Suns' official site reports.

With Royce O'Neale (knee) unavailable, Goodwin will join Devin Booker, Collin Gillespie, Jalen Green and Oso Ighodaro in the starting five. As a starter this season (four games), Goodwin has averaged 9.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 29.3 minutes per contest.

Powell will come off the bench for Thursday's game versus the Lakers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Head coach Erik Spoelstra will bring Powell off the bench for just the second time this season in what is likely a matchup-based decision for Miami. In Powell's previous game as a reserve this year, he finished with 20 points, three assists, one rebound, one three-pointer and one steal over 31 minutes.

Tyson is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Bulls.

Tyson is getting a spot start with Donovan Mitchell (eye) unavailable, and the former will be joined in the first unit by James Harden, Sam Merrill, Dean Wade and Evan Mobley. As a starter this season, Tyson has posted averages of 14.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.4 triples per contest.

Mitchell (eye) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports.

Mitchell was a late addition to the injury report Thursday and has officially been ruled out due to a left eye contusion. His next opportunity to play will come Saturday in New Orleans. Jaylon Tyson will get the starting nod in Mitchell's absence, though Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder are also candidates to see an uptick in playing time.

Reaves (forearm) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Reaves will shed his questionable tag due to a right forearm contusion and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. Through 10 March appearances, the 27-year-old guard has averaged 20.9 points, 5.9 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 37.2 minutes per contest.