Hachimura is ready to end a three-game absence with right calf injury management, which should slightly eat into the playing time of Jake LaRavia at small forward. Across his past five appearances, Hachimura has averaged 5.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.4 steals in 20.4 minutes per game while shooting 54.2 percent from the field.
Doncic will power through his questionable tag for this contest. He's been playing a ton of minutes lately, making him a candidate for a maintenance day in the upcoming back-to-back set that begins Monday against Washington.
Dosunmu remains day-to-day after missing Wednesday's game against the Rockets. Anthony Edwards (knee) remains out, so the Timberwolves may need to rely on Bones Hyland, Terrence Shannon and Jaylen Clark.
It's set to be a rare absence for McDaniels, who's sitting out for just the third time all season. With Ayo Dosunmu (calf) iffy for Saturday, Mike Conley, Bones Hyland and Kyle Anderson could all see meaningful playing time versus the Pistons.
Edwards continues to be limited to individual work, but he's trending in the right direction. Based on previous reporting, a return Monday against the Mavericks could be on the table.
The Warriors are calling this injury management, so a maintenance day is on the table for Melton. In his most recent game against the Nets on Wednesday, Melton had 14 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and four steals in 28 minutes.
Johnson is returning from a three-game absence with a right foot sprain, which is likely to send Leaky Black to the bench. Over his last eight outings, Johnson has averaged 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 23.0 minutes per game while shooting 37.1 percent from the floor.
The second-year forward will continue to push through his heel issue for now, but he may receive some maintenance days down the stretch. Over his last three games, he's averaging 15.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
Vukcevic is back from a one-game absence due to lower-back tightness to handle the backup center role behind Alex Sarr. Over his last seven outings, Vukcevic has averaged 13.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 18.3 minutes per game while shooting 50.0 percent from the field.
Sarr is set to return after a pair of games on the sidelines. Given how the Wizards have handled recent games, Sarr may see a modest workload in his first game back.
After not listing Holmgren on the initial injury report, the Thunder have scratched the star big man from the lineup altogether Friday due to a bruised left hip. His absence frees up plenty of minutes and usage for the likes of Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe to soak up.
Filipowski will shed his probable tag and is set to return from a one-game absence. With this news, Oscar Tshiebwe is likely to be less involved in the frontcourt for Utah.
Christopher extended a productive streak of at least 20 points in five consecutive games while adding a variety of contributions during Thursday's defeat. He's in excellent form and should continue to feature as an all-around contributor, with his regular-season averages of 22.9 points and 2.1 steals per game currently ranking him among the top two players on the squad.
Whitehead had a scoring surge in his comeback to the starting lineup after seven successive appearances off the bench. He got most of his output from beyond the arc, converting his second-most three-pointers in the campaign. On the defensive end, he recorded a season-high mark of three blocks.
Matthews registered a season-high scoring output Thursday. The undrafted rookie has been a well-rounded contributor for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, averaging 11.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks per game across 33 G League regular-season contests.
Brooks had a complete stat line that included game-high tallies of points and rebounds in his team's regular-season finale. After moving from the Birmingham Squadron to the Boom in early March, the forward found a significant role at the end of the campaign, closing with averages of 15.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game and a total of eight double-doubles across 48 appearances.
Minix bounced back to the starting lineup for the first time since March 14 following a brief outing off the bench in his previous game. The two-way forward stood out for his efficiency from the field while tallying a few more assists than usual. While he's only an occasional option for the NBA team, Minix should remain useful for the Charge in the final stages of the G League season.
Samuel's defensive effort was not enough for his side to avoid a surprising defeat, but it earned him a double-double in his fourth straight G League start. The Canadian posted his most rebounds since Jan. 17 while recording multiple blocks for the sixth time this season. He has also shot at least 50.0 percent from the field in five consecutive games, although he usually logs few attempts.
Miller is set to return after missing Wednesday's game due to back soreness. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 25.6 minutes per contest.
Davis led his side in rebounds and blocks while ranking second in scoring. Additionally, the 29 points and four blocks set season-high counts for him, and the double-double raised his total to four over 26 appearances.
Landale was a late addition to the injury report for Friday. If he's unable to suit up, the Hawks could turn to Mouhamed Gueye as their backup center.
Sears continued to show his shooting skills as he posted 30-plus points for the second straight game, and this time he added a season-high 11 rebounds for his second double-double of the campaign. With significant playing time in most contests, Sears has been one of the Herd's most reliable assets throughout the regular season.
Allen is trending toward a return after being on the sidelines since March 3. After such a lengthy rehab, it's possible he'll face restrictions in his first game back. Thomas Bryant is likely to see less minutes with this news.
Oubre was re-evaluated Wednesday and cleared to return to on-court workouts. He's been sidelined since March 10, so the 76ers may ease him back into action with a modest workload.
Queta will shake off a questionable tag for this contest. He's been terrific over his last six contests, averaging 11.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.8 blocks in 27.9 minutes per contest.
Young was back in action for Sioux Falls after missing the Skyforce's previous game Saturday versus the Mexico City Capitanes due to an unspecified issue. The two-way guard is now averaging 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 three-pointers and 1.8 steals in 36.5 minutes per game over his 30 appearances for the Skyforce this season, but he continues to remain an afterthought at the NBA level. He's played just 51 total minutes over 11 games with Miami for the season.
Nix lacked three-point accuracy but was dominant in every other aspect of the game, posting an impressive stat line in Thursday's clash. The triple-double increased his 2025-26 total to three, tying for the second-most in the G League only behind Dillon Jones' four. Nix is now averaging 22.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 2.3 steals per contest.
White was previously listed as questionable, but he will give it a go against the Hawks. Jaylen Brown (calf) is getting the night off, so White may see a bump in usage Friday.
Brown was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest after playing some heavy workloads in recent games. With Brown getting the night off, Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard are likely to see more usage for Boston.
Timme filled out the box score nicely in South Bay's resounding win and is now averaging 23.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.9 three-pointers and 0.7 blocks in 30.8 minutes through 20 appearances in the G League on the season. The two-way big man could be available for the parent club in Friday's game against the Nets but is uncertain to be active for the contest and likely won't be featured in the rotation if he ends up suiting up.
McGowens hasn't seen the floor since March 8, and there's been no indication that he's close to a return. His next chance to return will be Sunday against Houston.
Simons was previously listed as doubtful and hasn't seen the floor since Feb. 21. His next chance to play comes Saturday against Memphis.
Murray will be held out for injury management during the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Murray joining Trey Murphy (ankle) on the shelf, guys like Jeremiah Fears and Jordan Hawkins will likely see more minutes.
Murphy will miss his second game in a row, but he remains day-to-day. The Pelicans are out of the playoff hunt, so the team may be cautious going forward. Jeremiah Fears and Jordan Hawkins could be more involved as a result Friday.
Robinson contributed almost half of his team's points during a very efficient display Thursday. It was a career-best scoring performance for the center, who also exceeded the 40-point threshold for the second time this season. He also retained a high impact on the rebounds, securing his fifth double-double in nine games played for the Hustle.
The Jazz will hold Hinson out for the front end of their back-to-back set while his availability at the NBA level remains limited due to his status as a two-way player. After Friday, Hinson will be eligible to suit up for four of Utah's remaining eight contests.
Pullin achieved his third-best scoring total along with a season-high mark of three-pointers during his 21st G League appearance of the season. He's one of the Timberwolves' two-way players but has seen just six minutes of NBA action throughout the campaign. He'll likely remain more active with Iowa, looking to extend his scoring and assisting momentum in upcoming contests.
Eastern barely made an impact as he was ready only for a short outing following his recovery from a foot injury. He'll look to play a greater role as we advance, but even at full health, he's usually a second-unit option in the rotation behind Zyon Pullin and Jules Bernard (undisclosed).
Smith hadn't played in either of South Bay's last two games while he managed a back injury, but he returned to action Thursday without any restrictions and led both sides in scoring. The two-way player will presumably rejoin the parent club ahead of its home game Friday versus the Nets, though Smith isn't guaranteed to be active for that contest.
This was just another day in the office for Miller as the Hornets improved to 37-34. Across his last six outings, Miller is shooting 43.9 percent from the field to go with averages of 17.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 3.8 three-pointers.
Pierre has played exclusively off the bench this campaign, averaging 5.8 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. While his recovery timeline is unclear, he's at risk of missing multiple matchups. Cameron Matthews could see more work as a starter if Pierre remains sidelined.
With so many injuries in Sacramento, Monk started this contest and saw a healthy usage rate. Over his last four appearances, he's averaging 14.0 points, 7.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 2.5 three-pointers in 27.0 minutes per contest.
Da Silva continues to take advantage of several injuries in Orlando. He's been a solid source of fantasy value, posting averages of 14.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.8 three-pointers over his last 12 games.
Jaquez was previously carrying a questionable tag for Miami, but it sounds like he will give it a go. Over his last four appearances, he's averaging 12.5 points, 6.0 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 22.2 minutes per contest.
James continues to be used sparingly by the Hornets at the edge of the rotation. Over his last six games, he's averaging 18.5 minutes per contest with 4.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 three-pointers.
This was a quiet game by Bridges' standards, as he can usually chip in across the board. Across 74 appearances this season, he holds averages of 14.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.0 three-pointers.
Dixon was coming off a series of 16 consecutive starts, and he had high-performance peaks, surpassing 30 points in three of those games. However, this foot injury could mean the end of the season for him, with Colby Jones featuring in the final couple of games in that case.
Bernard could now miss more games as the exact reason for his absence remains unknown. This event would limit the team's offensive potential, considering he was in good form after scoring more than 20 points in two of his last three starts. Terry Taylor filled in for him against the Blue and could continue to benefit with increased playing time until Bernard is ready to return.
As a two-way player, Barnhizer has regularly moved between the Thunder and their G League affiliate, but his absence looms larger for the Blue. The rookie forward has averaged 18.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 three-pointers in 33.2 minutes per game through 21 appearances in the G League.
McNeil's status is uncertain ahead of the decisive stages of the season, making it difficult for him to see a lot more action this year if he's dealing with a considerable issue. He was recently promoted to the starting lineup and posted more than 10 points in three straight games before being sidelined. Miller Kopp moved to a guard spot in McNeil's absence Thursday.
Although the Pelicans were missing Trey Murphy (ankle), Jones managed just 11 points in the loss. He remains a low-end fantasy asset, posting averages of 10.3 points, 3.6 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 2.0 three-pointers over his last eight games.
Klintman will return to the Cruise after recording two points and one rebound over three minutes of play in Thursday's win over the Pelicans. He had previously been excluded from the rotation in nine consecutive NBA games, but he was more successful in the G League, averaging 14.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals per contest during his last seven appearances with Motor City.
Even though the Pistons were without Duncan Robinson (wrist), Holland wasn't very involved for Detroit. Meanwhile, Kevin Huerter posted 22 points in 34 minutes of a fill-in start. Over his last eight games, Holland is averaging a mere 15.5 minutes per contest.
Hukporti has failed to make an impact for the NBA club over the past month, serving as a depth option for the Knicks. The center is now back in the G League, where he posted a double-double of 34 points and 10 rebounds in his last appearance, so he'll look to remain productive if he plays in Westchester's regular-season finale against the Windy City Bulls on Saturday.
Hawkins saw his largest workload since Jan. 13, as Trey Murphy (ankle) received the night off for maintenance. Murphy will likely be back in the mix Friday against the Raptors, but Hawkins could remain involved, since Dejounte Murray (rest) is expected to sit out.
The rookie out of Stanford took a step back from his recent performances, and this was his lowest scoring output over his last five appearances. The big man is firmly entrenched as a starter since Domantas Sabonis (knee) is out for the season, and he's making the most of the opportunity. He has scored in double digits in all but two of his 18 games since the All-Star break while posting seven double-doubles in that span.
Carter was one of six Sacramento players who scored in double digits in this loss, and while he didn't fill the stat sheet, he found a way to contribute in four of the five major categories. Carter has scored at least 14 points in each of his last four appearances.
Plowden had established a season-high 22 points in the loss to the Hornets on Tuesday, and he surpassed that mark in the very next game. Even though the former Bowling Green standout is regularly coming off the bench, he's proven he belongs as a natural scorer in the NBA. Plowden has now scored in double digits in nine games in a row (two starts) and has also reached the 20-point plateau in each of the last three.
Bane was coming off three straight games in which he couldn't reach the 20-point mark, but he bounced back admirably in this one with a strong shooting performance that also saw him drain three three-pointers. Bane has scored at least 15 points in 11 of his last 12 appearances, and his role as the Magic's No. 2 option behind Paolo Banchero is pretty much set in stone, giving him a solid floor in most slates.
Carter didn't have his best shooting performance, particularly considering that he plays near the rim as a center, but he still posted a decent output. This was his first double-double since March 12, when he had 19 points and 11 rebounds in a win over the Wizards, and his fifth since the All-Star break. It's worth noting that Carter has now scored in double digits in each of his last nine appearances as well.
Suggs returned to the hardwood after a two-game absence, and while he had a decent stat line, he failed to provide much value as a scoring weapon. This was his sixth consecutive game in which he couldn't reach the 15-point mark, and at this point, it's fair to consider Suggs only a secondary option on offense, well behind the one-two combo of Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane in terms of usage rate and shooting volume.
Penda dropped out of the rotation, ending a stretch of 13 consecutive appearances in which he averaged 3.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 14.6 minutes per contest. The Magic played Thursday's contest without Franz Wagner (ankle), Anthony Black (abdomen) and Jonathan Isaac (knee), so Penda will have difficulty regaining a foothold on the second unit if/when any of those injured players return to action.
In his return from a three-game absence due to a right hip strain, Sasser paced the Pistons with a 33.8 percent usage rate but his inefficient shooting yielded an underwhelming line. Sasser will likely stick in the Detroit rotation for as long as Cade Cunningham (lung) remains sidelined, but he's expected to continue playing second fiddle to Daniss Jenkins, who has thrived since replacing Cunningham as the team's starting point guard.
Murray has appeared in three straight games for the Pelicans, so the team will likely sit him down Friday in an effort to maintain his health. The team has understandably been careful with the Washington product after he came back from a right Achilles surgery Feb. 24, which is an approach that is expected to continue down the stretch of the regular season.
Queen was one of the lone bright spots for the Pelicans in a blowout loss. He reached double digits in the scoring column after being held to nine points or fewer in three straight games, and he nabbed his first double-double since Jan. 16. Despite a solid night, consistent production has been tough to come by for the rookie, who has seen north of 20 minutes only five times in 13 March showings.
Huerter was penciled into the starting five Thursday after Duncan Robinson (hip/wrist) was downgraded to out, and he didn't disappoint. Huerter took advantage of his opportunities from behind the arc, where he added 12 of his 22 points. He finished second on his team in scoring and reached the 20-point threshold for just the fifth time this season.
Jenkins has supplied the Pistons with plenty of offensive firepower since entering the starting lineup. He's put up 19 or more points in four of five starts since stepping into the first unit for Cade Cunningham (chest), and he's done so by also finding his teammates for buckets. Jenkins is averaging 19.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 8.0 assists during this five-game stretch.
Duren was clearly the star of the show Thursday evening, as he led the Pistons in scoring and rebounding and tied Ausar Thompson for the team lead in swats. He also impressed as a playmaker by dishing out a season-high seven dimes. Duren has stepped up in a big way while Detroit has been without Cade Cunningham (chest) and has put up 20-plus points in five consecutive showings, securing four double-doubles during this span.
Banchero continued his recent stretch of stellar play by posting his third straight 30-point outing. He's averaging 35.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists during this three-game stretch. The star forward also managed to impress as a playmaker Thursday by dishing out seven assists, a mark he's now reached five times in 15 matchups this month.
DeRozan did his part on the offensive end and responded well after four consecutive sluggish performances as a scorer. He led Sacramento in the scoring department, and he also showcased his playmaking ability, resulting in his second double-double through 12 March outings.
Anunoby did most of his scoring damage from beyond the arc in Tuesday's loss, finishing as the Knicks' second-leading scorer behind Jalen Brunson (26 points). Anunoby scored 11 of his 17 points in the second quarter, and it was the sixth time this season that he connected on at least five triples in a game (and third time in 11 games since March 6). Over his last 15 outings, Anunoby has averaged 19.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 3.1 threes and 1.4 steals over 33.4 minutes per game.
Ball helped the Hornets set the tone early with 10 points in the first quarter, and his 22 points were second most on the team behind rookie Kon Knueppel (26). Ball has scored at least 20 points in six of his last seven outings, and over that span he has averaged 24.0 points, 6.1 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 4.9 threes and 1.9 steals over 27.6 minutes per game. He has seen his averages decrease across the board this season while working alongside Knueppel, Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges; nonetheless, Ball has been a key piece to Charlotte's resurgent season.
Hart made the Hornets work for their win Thursday, with the veteran forward tying a career high in steals while leading the Knicks in rebounds and finishing as the team's third-leading scorer behind Jalen Brunson (26 points) and OG Anunoby (17 points). Since March 1, Hart has averaged 13.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.4 threes and 1.4 steals over 30.0 minutes per game.
Brunson came out firing with 17 points in the first quarter but cooled off over the final three frames, going 4-for-14 (28.6 percent) from the field in that span. He still finished as the Knicks' leader in both points and assists, finishing with his first double-double since March 4 and ninth of the season. Since March 1, Brunson has averaged 24.0 points, 9.1 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 1.9 threes and 1.1 steals over 36.5 minutes per game.
White helped the Hornets establish a double-digit lead going into halftime by scoring 12 of his 17 points through the first two quarters of Thursday's game. The veteran guard has been a key contributor off the bench for Charlotte and has scored at least 17 points in five of his last six outings. Over that six-game span, White has averaged 20.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 3.0 threes over 21.7 minutes per game.
It was another strong performance out of the ROTY favorite, who connected on at least six triples for the ninth time this season and finished two assists short from registering the first triple-double of his NBA career. Knueppel's third three-pointer of the game was his 250th of the season, making him the only player age 22 or younger in NBA history to connect on 250 three-pointers in a season. The 20-year-old Duke product has been a key piece to the Hornets' resurgence this season, and since the All-Star break he has averaged 19.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 3.9 threes and 0.8 steals over 29.7 minutes per game.
Hayes appeared to suffer the injury at some point during the first quarter, and the Kings have since elected to shut him down for the rest of evening. The Kings will likely turn to Devin Carter and Malik Monk to cover the minutes at point guard while Hayes is sidelined.
This will be Wolf's third consecutive game on the inactive list, and it's not encouraging that he continues to get ruled out a full day in advance of tipoff. For now, he should be considered doubtful for Sunday's matchup with Sacramento.
Clowney is on track to return from a four-game absence Friday, but he'll likely have some minutes restrictions in his first game back. If Clowney is cleared, there will be less minutes available for Terance Mann, Ziaire Williams and Chaney Johnson.
Traore received a scheduled night off Wednesday, but he's been given the green light to suit up for Friday's tilt. The 19-year-old is averaging 9.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in his last five outings.
Krejci hasn't appeared in a game since March 15, and that appears unlikely to change while he takes a doubtful designation into Friday's contest. With Krejci trending toward another absence, the Trail Blazers should have spots on the second unit available for all of Matisse Thybulle, Kris Murray and Sidy Cissoko.
Williams logged only 13 minutes in Wednesday's win over Milwaukee, and Friday's game is not part of a back-to-back set, so it would be somewhat surprising to see Williams receive a rest day. However, if he is ruled out, that will open up minutes for Yang Hansen.
Leons is set to return following a two-game stint on the sidelines, and he'll help fill minutes at the forward spots behind Gui Santos and Draymond Green. Leons is averaging 2.6 points and 2.0 rebounds per game this season.
Curry will miss another matchup due to a left thigh strain. His next chance to return will arrive Sunday in Denver.
Post is slated for a third straight absence due to right foot injury management. Al Horford (calf) has also been downgraded to out Friday, which could once again open up more chances for Omer Yurtseven and Malevy Leons in the frontcourt.
Horford is set to sit out his eighth straight game, but the Warriors are expected to release an update on his rehab Friday. Kristaps Porzingis, Draymond Green and Omer Yurtseven will continue to hold down the center spot while Horford is out.
With Jalen Williams playing in his second straight game following an extended absence due to a hamstring injury and with Wednesday's contest proving to be more competitive than Monday's 20-point win over the 76ers, Wiggins ended up being the odd man out of the Thunder's 11-man rotation. Now that the Oklahoma City roster is as healthy as it's been at any point this season, Wiggins looks as though he could be in line for limited playing time moving forward. Prior to Wednesday, Wiggins had appeared in 26 consecutive games and averaged 9.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.2 three-pointers and 1.1 steals in 22.0 minutes per contest.
If Vukcevic and Alex Sarr (toe) need to miss another game, Julian Reese could get another start, and there will be more minutes available for Anthony Gill. Check back closer to Friday's tipoff for official word on Vukcevic's status.
Johnson has missed Washington's last three matchups while tending to a right foot sprain. However, the fact that he's been upgraded ahead of Friday's game is a sign he's nearing a return. The team should have another update on his status closer to game time.
When Andrew Wiggins returned to action Monday following an eight-game absence, Fontecchio saw his playing time drop steadily, as he was limited to six minutes of garbage time run in the Heat's 25-point loss to the Spurs. With Wednesday's contest proving to be more competitive, Fontecchio fell out of the rotation entirely while head coach Erik Spoelstra used nine players. A nine-man rotation could be the norm for Miami moving forward, though Fontecchio could resurface on the second unit in Friday's rematch with the Cavaliers if Jaime Jaquez (ankle) -- who is listed as questionable -- ends up sitting out.
Coulibaly has been playing through the heel issue the past few games, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround. If Coulibaly is out, more minutes will fall to Jamir Watkins and Leaky Black.
Young will remain sidelined Friday with a bruised right quadriceps. Bub Carrington should continue to see run as the team's starting point guard in Young's absence.
Sarr is in danger of missing his third straight game Friday. If he can't give it a go, Tristan Vukcevic (back), Anthony Gill and Julian Reese will help pick up the slack.
The Pacers have had more of their key contributors available of late, which has resulted in fringier rotation players such as Jones, Quenton Jackson and Kobe Brown seeing their minutes fall by the wayside. Jones has gone unused off the bench in three straight games, but he could resurface in the rotation if the non-contending Pacers gradually start to begin resting players more liberally over the final two-plus weeks of the season.
Thiero will miss his second straight game due to the knee issue, but he's a negligible part of the rotation anyway. His next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Wizards.
Hachimura is in danger of missing a third consecutive game with what the team is deeming right calf injury management. He'll presumably test out the calf at some point before tipoff, at which time the Lakers will provide another update on his availability.
Doncic has been playing heavy minutes for the Lakers, so there's a chance he could get hit with a rest day going up against the 17-56 Nets. If Doncic is out, Austin Reaves and LeBron James would see a bump in usage, and there would be more minutes available for Luke Kennard and Kobe Bufkin.
Ayton wasn't able to suit up Wednesday due to back soreness, but he's able to avoid the injury report for Friday's matchup. The big man is averaging 10.7 points and 7.8 rebounds over 12 March appearances.
Newell struggled to find his shooting touch and didn't make much of an impact on the glass, but he was cleared to play without any restrictions Wednesday after missing the Skyhawks' previous game Monday due to an undisclosed issue. The rookie first-round pick remains part of the Hawks' 15-man roster, but because playing time has been difficult to come by at the NBA level, he could stick around with the Skyhawks through their final two games of the G League's regular season.
Smart will miss a third straight game due to a bruised right ankle. Jake LaRavia has made two starts in Smart's place and should be the favorite to run with the first unit again Friday against Brooklyn.
It's not clear when Hayes suffered the injury, but he departed to the locker room late in the first quarter. He can be considered questionable to return until the team has more information to share.
Collier will miss a fifth consecutive game due to left hamstring injury management, and the Jazz haven't provided a clear update regarding where the second-year point guard stands in his recovery. Given that Friday's contest is the front end of a back-to-back set for the Jazz, fantasy managers should prepare for Collier to remain out for Saturday's game in Phoenix.
Sensabaugh is set to return from a rest day, which could translate to fewer minutes for John Konchar and Bez Mbeng. Through 10 games in March, Sensabaugh has averaged 21.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.9 triples and 1.0 steals per game on 47/37/85 shooting splits.
Filipowski was unable to suit up Wednesday due to an illness, but his availability looks more promising for Friday. He'd be in line to start at center assuming he gains clearance prior to tipoff.
George is slated for another absence while rehabbing from a right hamstring strain. The Jazz have yet to provide an update on his injury, so he can be considered doubtful for Saturday's game in Phoenix until further notice.
Knecht hasn't seen much run with the Lakers lately, so he'll get an opportunity to suit up for Thursday's clash against Sioux Falls. The club could also recall him in time to join LA for Friday's game against Brooklyn.
James will presumably be available to play in Thursday's G League matchup against Sioux Falls. The Lakers may also elect to bring him back in time to be with the team for Friday's matchup against Brooklyn.
Robinson was initially listed in the starting lineup, but the team released a new lineup card shortly after that listed Robinson as out for Thursday's contest. Kevin Huerter will draw the start on the wing with Robinson sidelined.
Huerter is getting the spot-start with Duncan Robinson (hip) out, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Daniss Jenkins and Jalen Duren. As a starter this season, Huerter has averaged 11.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 triples per contest.
Gordon was held out of a back-to-back Wednesday against Dallas, but he'll be available to suit up Friday night. The Arizona product is averaging 16.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in his previous five matchups.
The Pistons downgraded Robinson to questionable shortly before tipoff, but the sharpshooter will ultimately gain clearance to play for the second leg of a back-to-back set. Robinson has averaged 10.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 three-pointers in 27.7 minutes per contest in his last six games.
Baldwin drew his first start of the season Tuesday against Charlotte and logged a season-high 28 minutes. However, he'll shift to the bench for Thursday's action with Precious Achiuwa returning to the court.
Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones, Saddiq Bey and Zion Williamson will join Jordan in the first unit for Thursday's game. In six starts this season, Jordan has posted averages of 3.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per contest.
Cain drew a spot start Tuesday against the Cavs and took full advantage, as he put up 17 points in 32 minutes. However, he'll retreat to his usual bench role Thursday with Jalen Suggs back from an illness.
Thompson is good to go for the second leg of a back-to-back set, so make sure you've got him active. The 23-year-old swingman has racked up 12 steals over his past three games.
Sasser is overcoming a probable designation due to a hip injury that cost him the past three contests. Sasser has averaged 7.5 points, 2.9 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 20.5 minutes per contest in his last eight games.
Harris carried a questionable tag throughout the day Thursday, but he was evidently able to prove his health during warmups and will be a full go. He's averaging 14.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 blocks in his last six appearances.
Duren was initially listed as probable for Thursday's game, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be available. The 22-year-old All-Star is averaging 19.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game this season.
Detroit previously tagged Robinson as probable and listed him only with the wrist injury, so the sore hip might be something that cropped up during his 32-minute appearance in Wednesday's 130-129 overtime loss to the Hawks. A decision on Robinson's status looks like it may come closer to the 7 p.m. ET tipoff, so fantasy managers planning on streaming him into lineups will likely want to keep close tabs on the situation.
The veteran guard is available for the second part of this back-to-back set, shedding a probable tag. Over his last six appearances, Green has averaged 5.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 12.5 minutes per game.
Bufkin will report to the G League and figures to be available to get some work Thursday night against Sioux Falls. He could also be recalled in time to join the Lakers for Friday's matchup with the Nets.
Mashack appears headed for another absence while on the mend from a left ankle sprain. Expect confirmation on his availability closer to game time.
Jerome is set to sit out his second straight game, but he may be able to get back on the court for Saturday's matchup with the Bulls. Javon Small will have a chance for another start Friday with Jerome unavailable, while Walter Clayton and Cam Spencer should see a bump in minutes.
Wells is shelved for a second consecutive contest with the issue. Cedric Coward and Cam Spencer have a clearer pathway to minutes at small forward Friday. Wells' next chance to play come Saturday when the Grizzlies face the Bulls.
Murphy will miss his first action since Feb. 28 after picking up a right ankle injury. In the past, the Pelicans have elected to start both Herbert Jones and Yves Missi when without Murphy, though Jeremiah Fears could also be more heavily involved in the rotation with Murphy sidelined Thursday.
McNeeley was a late addition to the injury report, and he's since been downgraded to out due to an illness. He logged 10 minutes in Charlotte's last matchup Tuesday against Sacramento, so Josh Green and Pat Connaughton could pick up a few additional minutes in McNeeley's absence.
Connaughton has logged a total of 12 minutes over the past three games. His minimal role in the rotation makes him waiver-wire fodder in fantasy leagues.
McNeeley is evidently feeling under the weather, putting his availability for Thursday in jeopardy. The Hornets should have another update closer to tipoff.
Richards is in danger of missing the first leg of this back-to-back set. The Bulls would be down to Lachlan Olbrich and Leonard Miller as their primary options at the center position if Richards is ultimately downgraded to out Friday.
Yabusele missed Monday's action against Houston before taking the court Wednesday against Philly, but it seems the ankle is still bothering him. He'll presumably need to prove his health during shootaround and leading up to tipoff to gain clearance to play.
Dillingham is expected to be available for the first half of this back-to-back set. The guard has averaged 13.1 points, 3.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 23.9 minutes per contest in his last seven games.
Okoro logged 23 minutes off the bench in his return from a seven-game absence during Wednesday's loss to the 76ers, so it'll be interesting to see if his minutes are expanded for Friday's game, which will be the first of a back-to-back set. Check back for official confirmation on Okoro's status closer to tipoff.
Simons hasn't take the court since Feb. 21 while recovering from a fractured left wrist. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Saturday in Memphis.
Miller was held out of Wednesday's game due to back soreness, and he's been given a questionable tag leading up to Friday's matchup. Expect another update from the team closer to game time.
After missing two contests with an illness, Suggs is ready to return Thursday. Fewer minutes will be needed from Jamal Cain and Jevon Carter versus Sacramento. Over his last eight appearances, Suggs has averaged 14.9 points, 4.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 30.1 minutes per game.
Strus sat out Wednesday's game for rest purposes with that one coming as the second in a back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action Friday night. With Strus active, Nae'Qwan Tomlin's minutes could dip a bit.
Wade will miss a second consecutive matchup while nursing a right ankle sprain. Sam Merrill started in his place Wednesday and should be considered the favorite to do so again Friday in Wade's place.
Allen hasn't played since March 3, but this is the first time he's received the questionable tag since going down with the knee injury, which suggests he's on the cusp of making his return. If Allen is cleared for Friday's game, he'll likely have a strict minutes restriction, but his return would mean less playing time for Thomas Bryant.
Friday will mark a fourth consecutive absence for Tyson, whose next chance to play comes Monday against the Jazz in Utah. Sam Merrill should be more involved versus Miami and is worth streaming consideration in most fantasy leagues.
Toppin was listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game, so it's slightly concerning that he's been downgraded to questionable leading up to Friday. The Pacers will presumably re-evaluate the Dayton product again Friday morning before providing an update on his availability.
Nesmith is dealing with some lower back pain, but it's not expected to keep him out of Friday's game. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to Friday's tipoff.
This will be Gafford's second straight game on the sidelines, and with Monday's matchup with Minnesota being the first of a back-to-back, it seems unlikely he'll be able to return for that one. Marvin Bagley and Dwight Powell will help pick up the slack while Gafford is out.
The veteran swingman will miss a sixth straight contest with a right plantar fascia strain. His next opportunity to play comes Monday, when the Mavericks face the Timberwolves. Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton have a clearer pathway to minutes in the absence of Martin on Friday.
It's a new injury for Jaquez, who could test out his ankle during pregame warmups Friday. If the forward cannot play, Pelle Larsson would likely see a boost in playing time versus the Cavaliers.
Right foot plantar fasciitis is keeping the 2020 first-rounder out for a third consecutive contest. With Quickley sidelined, Jamal Shead has started two straight contests and should remain the top point guard for the Raptors on Friday.
Brown has been logging 35-plus minutes a game over the past five, so the Celtics may opt to hit him with a maintenance day with his calf acting up. We'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if Brown can't give it a go, Payton Pritchard and Jayson Tatum would see a boost.
Queta is at risk of missing just his fifth contest of the season Friday. If the big man cannot suit up, Luka Garza would likely start at center and make sense as a strong plug-and-play fantasy option in most leagues.
The Celtics could see how the star guard is feeling following Friday's pregame warmups before updating his status. Payton Pritchard would likely step into a featured role as the starting point guard if White cannot play.
