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 Howard is doubtful for Monday's game but that represents an upgrade
in his status. Howard was out for the past 25 games, a stretch in
which MVP candidate James Harden and Houston went 16-9.
Howard is practising and knee soreness that limited him early in the
season and resurfaced in January has subsided.
George is cleared with no physical limitations from a medical
perspective, according to general manager and vice president Larry
Bird of the Pacers, but a timetable for his return to game action is
not as clear.
George has not played since the horrific leg injury suffered during
a July scrimmage with Team USA in Las Vegas.
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Chicago Bulls All-Star shooting guard Jimmy Butler will play Monday
night against the Charlotte Hornets.
"Looks like he could be a go," coach Tom Thibodeau said Monday at
shoot-around, when Butler worked with Chicago's starters, bouncing
Tony Snell back to a bench role.
Butler injured his elbow March 1 in a 96-86 loss to the Los Angeles
Clippers.
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The Sacramento Kings signed forward David Wear to a 10-day contract.
The 6-foot-10, 235-pound Wear has averaged 16.3 points, 7.4
rebounds, 2.6 assists and 30 minutes in 43 games for the Reno
Bighorns of the NBA Development League.
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The Dallas Mavericks recalled center/forward Dwight Powell from the
Texas Legends of the NBA Development League.
The 6-foot-11, 240-pound Powell has appeared in 19 games for the
Mavs this season, averaging 3.5 points and 2.2 rebounds in 10
minutes per game.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers recalled guard Joe Harris from the Canton
Charge of NBA Development League.
Harris has played in 47 games (one start) for the Cavs, averaging
2.5 points in 9.2 minutes. (Editing by Mark Lamport-Stokes)
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