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Gafford (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Gafford will miss the front end of this back-to-back due to a right shoulder impingement, and the big man faces a short turnaround if he hopes to play in Phoenix on Wednesday. Marvin Bagley will likely start in Gafford's stead, while Dwight Powell is expected to see increased playing time.

Bagley (shoulder) will play Tuesday against the Clippers.

Daniel Gafford (shoulder) is out, so Bagley could be looking at a starting role Tuesday evening. Per 36 minutes this season, Bagley has averaged 18.4 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.

Porzingis (knee) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Kings.

With Porzingis out, Charles Bassey will have the chance for some extended run, while Malevy Leons might be able to get back into the rotation. For now, Porzingis should be considered questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Lakers, which will be the first game of a back-to-back set.

Looney will start Tuesday against the Jazz.

Joining Looney in the first unit for Tuesday's game will be Jeremiah Fears, Jordan Poole, Micah Peavy and Derik Queen. Across six starts this season, Looney has posted averages of 2.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.

Queen is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Jazz.

Queen should get all the run he can handle with Yves Missi (hand) out and Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey not expected to play. Additionally, Queen will make for an attractive target in daily leagues with a favorable matchup against Utah. As a starter this season, Queen owns averages of 12.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest.

Sims will start Tuesday's game against Brooklyn.

Sims will return to the starting lineup versus the Nets after coming off the bench in Milwaukee's last two contests. In 16 starts during the campaign, the 27-year-old has averaged 6.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.4 blocks and 0.3 steals across 25.3 minutes.

Missi (hand) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.

The second-year big man will miss his first game since Feb. 26 due to a right hand sprain, and his penultimate chance to play again this season will come Friday in Boston. Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones and Saddiq Bey will all dress but are not expected to play, so Derik Queen, Hunter Dickinson and Josh Oduro are likely to see increased playing time in the frontcourt.

Huff is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus Minnesota, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Huff is supplanting Micah Potter at center in the starting lineup Tuesday. Over his last five starts, Huff has averaged 11.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.2 three-pointers in 24.1 minutes per game.

Olbrich (foot) is listed as available for Tuesday's game against Washington.

Olbrich is overcoming a probable tag due to a foot injury Tuesday. With Nick Richards (elbow) out, Olbrich should handle the backup role at center behind Guerschon Yabusele.

Wembanyama (ribs) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against Portland, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion during Monday's 115-102 win over the 76ers. It appears the 22-year-old will miss Wednesday's meeting with the Trail Blazers, though Chris Haynes of NBA TV reported Tuesday that his MRI came back clean, and he is considered day-to-day. If Wembanyama is indeed ruled out Wednesday, Luke Kornet is the favorite to enter the starting lineup.