Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (personal) won't be available for Saturday's contest against the Pistons. The rookie big man appeared to have hurt his calf on Thursday against Miami, but he will be out of the lineup for personal reasons. Lively II dropped to the bench for the first time in eight games on Thursday. Daniel Gafford took on the starter's role at center and looks set for a busy night without Lively II on Saturday. The former Washington player has posted 11.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks as a starter in 2023-24. Centers are shooting 59.5 percent against Detroit, so this is a very favorable matchup for Gafford.

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (elbow) has been tagged as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against Detroit. After hurting his nose and right ankle in recent weeks, Doncic is now dealing with a right elbow sprain. The Mavericks leader might have to step out of the lineup after just becoming the second player in NBA history with five consecutive 30-point triple-doubles. Kyrie Irving has taken his scoring average to nearly 30.0 points in games without Doncic in Dallas. Tim Hardaway Jr. also figures to be more involved in the offense if Doncic doesn't play on Saturday. It's a great matchup for doing damage, with the Pistons among the worst teams in the league and giving up 120.8 points per game.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (knee) is questionable for Saturday's tilt against the Chicago Bulls with left knee soreness. The Clippers could be entirely depleted, as James Harden (shoulder) and Kahwi Leonard (groin) are also questionable. George may miss his sixth game of the season. The 33-year-old has been having a good year, with an average of 22.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game in the 56 contests he has played.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (shoulder) for Saturday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls may not suit up due to a left shoulder injury. This new injury poses a challenge for Harden, though it's anticipated to be a day-to-day concern. The Clippers may find themselves severely depleted as both Kawhi Leonard (groin), dealing with a groin issue, and Paul George (knee), nursing a knee problem, are also marked as questionable. Further updates on the condition of these key players are anticipated as game time approaches.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (groin) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls due to a left groin injury. The Clippers could be very shorthanded as James Harden (shoulder) and Paul George (knee) are also questionable. More information on the status of these players is expected closer to game time. In the event that Leonard is unable to play, Amir Coffey is expected to benefit the most.