Spencer Hawes (back) has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

Hawes (back) has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

Analysis:

Hawes has been sidelined since the All-Star break due to back soreness, but he could be making his first appearance of the second half Saturday. That said, if Hawes is able to play, the month-long layoff would likely result in a minutes restriction for the veteran big man.