Scotty Pippen Jr.

Morant is a late addition to Monday's injury report, which means his status against Houston is truly up in the air. If he's unable to go, Scotty Pippen Jr. could replace him in the first unit. Pippen Jr. has averaged 13.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists across 16 starts this season.

Smart was injured during a December 21 game against Atlanta and has not played since. He has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the proximal extensor hood of his right index finger, and while the veteran guard is progressing in his recovery, he is considered week-to-week. Smart's absence means Scotty Pippen Jr. will continue to play rotation minutes, even with Ja Morant in the lineup.

Morant and Bane are available for Thursday's game, with the former making his first appearance since December 27. They'll take over as the starters on the perimeter, with Scotty Pippen Jr. and John Konchar heading to the bench.

Morant has been out since injuring his shoulder during a December 27 win over the Pelicans. Scotty Pippen Jr. has been his replacement in the starting lineup and will continue to fill that void if Morant cannot play on Thursday. However, if Ja can play, there isn't much need to hold onto Pippen in most leagues.

Ellis, Jaquez, and Scotty Pippen Jr. were some of the low-rostered players who stepped up on Monday.