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Jrue Holiday • PG • Trail Blazers

Jrue Holiday Downgraded to Out

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (calf) will remain on the shelf for Friday's tilt against the Houston Rockets. The team has downgraded Holiday on the injury report from doubtful to out. The veteran guard will miss his 27th straight game due to a right calf strain. Although Holiday will sit out again on Friday, he seems to be moving in the right direction. He was cleared for on-court activities last week and hadn't been listed as doubtful before. With Holiday sidelined, Caleb Love will continue to have additional fantasy value on Friday night. He has notched 15.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game since the turn of the year.

Jan 10

John Konchar • SG • Grizzlies

John Konchar Ruled Out for Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward John Konchar (thumb) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Konchar suffered a thumb injury that required surgery in early December. Although he was not quite ready to play on Friday, he should return soon. The seventh-year veteran has averaged 3.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 13 minutes per game. With Konchar and multiple key players for the Grizzlies out, expect Cam Spencer and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to see an uptick in minutes against the defending champions. Konchar will look to return to the lineup on Sunday when Memphis faces off against the Brooklyn Nets.

Jan 10

Rui Hachimura • PF • Lakers

Rui Hachimura Remains Out Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) will miss a sixth consecutive game on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Although Hachimura was first listed as questionable and seemed close to returning, his status has now been downgraded to out. Jake LaRavia has offered good fantasy value as Hachimura's replacement in the starting lineup. The Wake Forest product has averaged 15.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.0 steals over the past five games.

Jan 10

Cason Wallace • PG • Thunder

Cason Wallace Listed as Out for Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (toe) is listed as out for Friday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Wallace is set to miss his first game since October 23rd due to a sore left toe. The 22-year-old guard has averaged 7.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 27 minutes. Wallace also leads the NBA in steals (2.2 per game) and has started in 30 of 37 games this season. With Wallace, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle), and Chet Holmgren (shin) out on Friday, and Alex Caruso (back) questionable, the Thunder will look for Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe to step up, while Jalen Williams will have to be relied on heavily against the Grizzlies. With the Thunder back in action on Sunday, Wallace and the others will look to return against the Miami Heat.

Jan 10

Khris Middleton • SF • Wizards

Khris Middleton is Back on Friday

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (knee) is ready to play ahead of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Middleton sat out of Wednesday's game, which isn't shocking considering it was the second leg of a back-to-back set. The veteran forward is back in the starting five ahead of Friday's tip-off. This season, Middleton is averaging 9.8 points, 3.2 assists, and 4.1 rebounds across 24.4 minutes per game this season. Middleton is going to have his rest games, but is consistent enough to be trusted as a low-end streaming option.

Jan 10

Kyshawn George • SF • Wizards

Kyshawn George Returning on Friday

Washington Wizards guard Kyshawn George (hip) is active and in the starting five ahead of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. George is back after missing seven games due to a left hip flexor strain. There is no word on George being limited, so fantasy managers should expect him to be a full-go. Before going down, George was averaging 13.1 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.8 rebounds over his previous 12 games. Tre Johnson will head back to the bench and will lose streaming appeal with George back in the mix.

Jan 9

Vince Williams Jr. • SG • Grizzlies

Vince Williams Jr. Available to Play on Friday

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Vince Williams Jr. (knee) is available to play Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Williams returned Monday, playing 22 minutes and recording 15 points, six rebounds, and five assists. After missing the second half of Tuesday's back-to-back, Williams is set to play and have a big role against the defending champions. With Ja Morant (calf), Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe), Ty Jerome (calf), and John Konchar (thumb) all out, and rookie Cedric Coward (ankle) listed as a game-time decision, Williams may have to handle a heavy workload despite just returning from injury. Fantasy managers can rely on the 25-year-old guard to provide some value against the Thunder, who have been struggling as of late.

Jan 9

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Active Friday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Friday against the Orlando Magic. Embiid continues to manage his left knee and was initially listed as questionable on the injury report, but he is ready to make his sixth consecutive appearance. We have seen a vintage Embiid lately, as teams have struggled to contain the former MVP. Most recently, he notched 28 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in just 25 minutes in a blowout victory against the Washington Wizards.

Jan 9

Kawhi Leonard • SF • Clippers

Kawhi Leonard is Available on Friday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Leonard was questionable coming into this game after tweaking his ankle on Wednesday. It wasn't significant enough to hold Leonard out of action, so he'll suit up for the first game of this back-to-back set. Over his last 10 games, Leonard is averaging 32.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists across 37.1 minutes per game. Fantasy managers should double-check their lineups and make sure Leonard is active ahead of tip-off.

Jan 9

Trey Murphy III • SF • Pelicans

Trey Murphy III Back in Action Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (back) will return from a one-game absence on Friday versus the Washington Wizards. He's been dealing with lower back spasms, but the team upgraded Murphy III's status from questionable to available. Murphy III began the week with a career night against the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 42 points on Tuesday night. He could cook up something special again on Friday, as Washington has the second-worst defensive rating in the league.

Jan 9

Tristan da Silva • PF • Magic

Tristan da Silva Won't Play on Friday

Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (back) is ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This comes as a surprise, given da Silva looked fine during Wednesday's game. He finished with 14 points, three rebounds, and two assists across 24 minutes of action. His absence should free up playing time for Tyus Jones and Jett Howard in the rotation. Jalen Suggs (knee) is also sidelined, so Jones will probably see heavy minutes. He's the better streaming choice between the two players for Friday's slate.

Jan 9

Michael Porter Jr. • SF • Nets

Michael Porter Jr. Cleared for Friday

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (knee) will play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. The team upgraded his status on the injury report from probable to available. The 27-year-old has shaken off knee soreness and will continue to lead Brooklyn's offense on Friday. Porter Jr. averaged 28.3 points in December and has been even more productive in his first few outings in January, notching 30.5 points per game. Since the Clippers have the fifth-worst defensive rating in the NBA, Porter Jr. could be in line for another prolific scoring performance on Friday night.

Jan 9

LeBron James • SF • Lakers

LeBron James Upgraded to Probable

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot/sciatica) is now considered probable for Friday's action against the Milwaukee Bucks. The team initially listed him as questionable on the injury report. The fact that James was upgraded to probable indicates he is likely to return to the lineup after a one-game absence. While James has ridden the backseat for most of the campaign, he has started 2026 in dominant fashion. Across three January appearances, the veteran star has produced 29.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game. It's been a remarkable run, given that James turned 41 on Dec. 30.

Jan 9

Nicolas Claxton • C • Nets

Nicolas Claxton Returning to Starting Five

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton will move back into the starting five ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Claxton returned on Wednesday after missing two games due to personal reasons. He operated under a minutes limit on Wednesday as the team wanted to ease him back into action. He'll return to the starting five on Friday, which will shift Day'Ron Sharpe to the bench. Claxton is averaging 13.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists across 29.9 minutes per game this season. He appears to be a full-go now, so fantasy managers can get him back into their lineups ahead of tip-off.

Jan 9

Brandon Ingram • SF • Raptors

Brandon Ingram Out Friday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (thumb) will miss his first game of the season on Friday against the Boston Celtics. The former All-Star injured his right thumb during Wednesday's win over the Charlotte Hornets and was ruled out for Friday after initially being considered a game-time call. Ingram's first opportunity to return will come on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. On Friday, the Raptors are also rolling without Scottie Barnes (knee), so RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley could have extremely high usage rates. Meanwhile, Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, and Gradey Dick may see additional time on the court.

Jan 9

Scottie Barnes • SF • Raptors

Scottie Barnes Ruled Out on Friday Night

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (knee) won't play on Friday against Boston. He injured his knee in Wednesday's win over the Charlotte Hornets. While the 24-year-old could miss a few contests, the fact he wasn't ruled out early heading into this one at least suggests he might be day-to-day, meaning there may be a chance he suits up on Sunday versus Philly. With Brandon Ingram (thumb) also unavailable, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley should pick up more of the slack offensively. Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili could also benefit on both ends of the floor.

Jan 9

Anthony Davis • C • Mavericks

Anthony Davis "Could Miss a Number of Months"

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (hand) "could miss a number of months." AD suffered an injury to his left hand in Thursday's loss to the Utah Jazz. He is heading for a second opinion, and there's a chance he may need surgery. With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, Davis might find himself remaining with the Mavericks. However, the team could still find a trade partner, although his asking price can't get much lower. With that said, with Davis out of the picture, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell may gain consistent minutes behind Daniel Gafford throughout the remainder of the 2025 campaign, assuming Dallas can't acquire another big.

Jan 9

Jamal Murray • PG • Nuggets

Jamal Murray Carries Probable Tag into Friday's Game

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) is listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. His presence on the injury report is likely precautionary after he missed Monday's game. Murray looked fine during Wednesday's game when he finished with 22 points, 17 assists, and eight rebounds. Barring any setbacks, Murray will be out there and is an elite option in all fantasy formats. If he sits out, Jalen Pickett and Tim Hardaway Jr. would have increased playing time. Both players would be viable streaming options if Murray gets downgraded.

Jan 9

Christian Braun • SG • Nuggets

Christian Braun is Listed as Probable for Friday

Denver Nuggets forward Christian Braun (ankle) holds a probable tag heading into Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. His appearance on the injury report is precautionary after Braun missed nearly two months due to a sprained left ankle. Braun finished with five points, five rebounds, and two assists in 30 minutes of action on Wednesday. Barring any setbacks, Braun should be out there for this favorable matchup against the Hawks. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jalen Pickett would see increased run if Braun does get downgraded to out. Between the two, Hardaway has the higher upside as a streaming option.

Jan 9

Cedric Coward • SG • Grizzlies

Cedric Coward Could Miss Third Straight Game

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Cedric Coward (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Coward is in danger of missing his third straight contest after suffering a left ankle sprain during Sunday's contest. The absence of Coward has led to increased playing time for GG Jackson and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Both players should be viewed as low-end streaming options if Coward misses a third straight game.

Jan 9

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