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Green (back) will play Tuesday against the Bulls.

Head coach Steve Kerr noted leading up to Tuesday's game that Green was expected to play, and he's since been given the green light to suit up. He's averaging 8.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 7.2 assists over his last five appearances.

Nembhard (neck/back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Nembhard drew a doubtful tag due to lower-back and neck soreness, so it's no surprise to see the fourth-year guard being ruled out. With Nembhard and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) both sidelined, the Pacers will need to lean more heavily on the likes of Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson. Nembhard's next chance to play is Thursday against Phoenix.

Smith (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Smith will shed his probable tag and suit up for a second consecutive contest following a five-game absence due to a left calf strain. The big man logged 20 minutes off the bench during his return in Sunday's loss to Sacramento, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him operate under a minutes restriction Tuesday.

Buzelis (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against Golden State.

Buzelis will shake off his probable tag due to a right ankle sprain and suit up Tuesday. Over eight outings since the All-Star break, the second-year forward has averaged 17.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 blocks in 29.8 minutes per contest.

Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Williams is working through a left ankle sprain that he may have picked up during the Bulls' 126-110 loss against the Kings on Sunday, when he played 17 minutes and finished with five points, one rebound and one block. Tuesday will mark the fifth time in six games that Williams will sit out, as he previously missed time due to a right quad strain. In his absence, the Bulls will rely more heavily on Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards off the bench behind Matas Buzelis and Jalen Smith (calf). Williams' next opportunity to play is Thursday against the Lakers.

Giddey (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

As expected, Giddey will suit up for a second consecutive contest following a one-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. The 23-year-old point guard has averaged 14.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 8.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 30.6 minutes per game over his last five appearances.

Sexton (lower leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Sexton suffered a lower-leg contusion during the third quarter of the Bulls' 126-110 loss to the Kings. The injury will prevent him from playing Tuesday, and his next chance to play is the front end of the Bulls' back-to-back set against the Lakers on Thursday. Chicago is dealing with several injuries, and the absence of Sexton means more minutes will be available for Rob Dillingham and Leonard Miller.

Head coach Steve Kerr told reporters that he expects Green (back) to play in Tuesday night's game against the Bulls, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Green drew a questionable tag for Tuesday's contest due to a lingering lower-back issue, but the veteran big man is expected to be cleared to play against Chicago. He has averaged 8.6 points, 7.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 threes over 31.0 minutes per game across his last five outings.

Post has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls due to bilateral foot soreness.

Post will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set, though his absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation with Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis both available. Post's next chance to play will come Friday against the Timberwolves.

Payton (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

Payton has played through a lingering ankle injury that cost him the first two games of March, and the veteran guard has been given the green light to suit up for Tuesday's contest. Since the All-Star break, Payton has averaged 12.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.4 threes and 1.4 steals over 20.0 minutes per game.