The Kings recalled Clifford from the G League's Stockton Kings on Wednesday, per James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento.

After tallying 16 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 112-99 G League win over the South Bay Lakers, Clifford is quickly making his way back to the NBA roster. The rookie first-rounder is averaging 16.2 minutes per game over 20 appearances for Sacramento.

Smith (hamstring) practiced in full Wednesday, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Smith has missed the past five games for Charlotte, but the recent time off has done him a lot of good. He'll have another 48 hours to recover in time for Friday's game against the Hornets.

Okoro (back) practiced in full Wednesday, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Okoro has missed the past eight games for Chicago, but it sounds like a return Friday against the Hornets could be on the table. Wednesday's practice included a scrimmage, so that's another good sign for Okoro.

Dosunmu (thumb) did not practice Wednesday, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Dosumu visited a doctor and was diagnosed with a Grade 1 thumb sprain. It sounds like he's day-to-day, but his status for Friday's game against the Hornets remains in the air. There's likely to be more clarity Thursday when the Bulls release their official injury report.

Charlotte assigned McNeeley to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday.

The Hornets are off until Friday, so the franchise is looking to get the rookie some additional reps. In his last three NBA appearances, McNeeley averaged 8.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 19.5 minutes per contest.

Bryant (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Josh Paredes of FanSided Sports reports.

Bryant did not initially carry an injury/illness designation but now is in danger of missing Wednesday's NBA Cup contest. Since he is buried on the depth chart, his absence would not impact much, but more minutes would likely be given to Keldon Johnson and Jeremy Sochan.

Lively is slated to undergo season-ending surgery in the coming days to address lingering discomfort in his right foot, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Lively sought multiple opinions on his foot since suffering a setback in his last appearance Nov. 21, but doctors determined that surgery was the best course of action. The 21-year-old is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2026-27 season. He made just seven appearances during his third NBA season, posting averages of 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 blocks in 16.4 minutes per contest. Daniel Gafford is likely to have a higher minutes floor for the rest of the season with Lively out of the mix, and Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell could continue to see more opportunities in backup roles.

Clifford produced 16 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes of Tuesday's 112-99 G League win over the South Bay Lakers.

Clifford made his first cameo in the G League on Tuesday, but he's likely to be recalled ahead of Thursday's NBA game against the Nuggets. His role with the parent club has been inconsistent.

Murray-Boyles posted six points (3-6 FG, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 117-101 loss to the Knicks.

Murray-Boyles played just six minutes Sunday but was able to lead all bench players with 22 minutes Tuesday. His role has been up-and-down to say the least this season, including a few spot starts and some games playing less than 10 minutes. However, the rookie will likely still be featured in Toronto's rotation moving forward.

Poeltl posted 10 points (5-7 FG), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 117-101 loss to New York.

Poeltl has been a steady presence in the interior, averaging 11.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks in his last 14 games. He figures to continue holding down his role as the team's starting center, shooting a whopping 71.7 percent from the field.