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Trae Young Likely To Play On Friday Against 76ers
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (Achilles) is back on the injury report for his Achilles tendinitis, but he's considered probable to play on Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Hawks are locked into a play-in spot, but still could fall out of the eighth seed as they sit just one game ahead of the Chicago Bulls. Luckily, having Young against the battered and bruised Sixers should mean at least one win in these last two games. This should also make him a popular DFS option, but if he doesn't suit up for some reason, Terance Mann would likely move into the starting lineup while Caris LeVert would also get a bump in minutes.
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Norman Powell Uncertain For Friday's Game
Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Powell sat out on Wednesday and is in danger of missing his second straight game due to a shoulder injury. His absence would likely mean that Derrick Jones Jr. would remain in the starting five. He finished with 18 points in 26 minutes during his last game. Also, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kris Dunn would see larger roles if Powell is unable to go on Friday. Between the two, Bogdanovic is the better streaming choice for Friday's slate.
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Ivica Zubac Could Miss Friday's Game
Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (ankle) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Zubac notched his first career triple-double during Wednesday's contest. However, Zubac appears to have picked up an ankle injury in the process, so his status for Friday is uncertain. If Zubac sits, Ben Simmons and Drew Eubanks would likely be asked to pick up the slack. Neither have offered much value at all this season. Simmons is a solid defender, so possibly he could have some low-end value, but fantasy managers shouldn't consider him a viable option.
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Isaiah Collier Could Miss Another Game
Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Collier missed Wednesday's game due to a hamstring injury and he appears to be in danger of missing a second game because of it. His absence allowed for Keyonte George to move into the starting five. He finished with 18 points, six rebounds, and six assists in 34 minutes of action. George has been playing a bigger role lately with 31 minutes or more in five of his last six games. He'd certainly have increased fantasy value if Collier remains out for another game.
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Isaiah Hartenstein Sidelined For Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. The big man will miss his second game in a row due to an Achilles injury. The Thunder are resting most of their starters with them already locking up the top seed in the West. It remains to be seen if Hartenstein will suit up for Sunday's game versus the New Orleans Pelicans. For now, Jaylin Williams figures to see an increased role in the rotation with Hartenstein ruled out. Williams offers interesting streaming appeal with Hartenstein unavailable.
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Alex Caruso Unavailable On Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Caruso played well on Wednesday, but appears to have picked up a minor ankle injury in the process. The Thunder have already locked up the top seed in the West, so they aren't going to play anyone at less than 100 percent healthy. Caruso will join a handful of other players on the bench as the Thunder are resting most of their starters. That means, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe are likely to see significant run on Friday.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Takes A Seat On Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (shin) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. This marks the second game in a row that Gilgeous-Alexander has missed due to a shin contusion. The Thunder have already locked up the top seed in the West, so they don't have any incentive to play their top players at this point in the season. That being said, Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe, and Ajay Mitchell figure to see plenty of run during Friday's game. None of them are offering much streaming appeal, but Wiggins is probably the best out of the three.
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Anthony Gill Sidelined For Friday
Washington Wizards forward/center Anthony Gill (hamstring) is unavailable for Friday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls due to a strained right hamstring he suffered during Tuesday's game against the Pacers. The 32-year-old had become a regular in the rotation, playing at least 22 minutes in three of his last four contests. Gill's final chance to return to the floor is Sunday against the Heat. Tristan Vukcevic will likely see a heavier workload on Friday while Gill is sidelined.
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Khris Middleton Out Again For Friday's Matchup With Chicago
Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is unavailable for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Middleton will miss his eighth consecutive contest due to a right knee contusion. He last played on March 27 versus the Pacers and finished with eight points, one rebound and two assists across 14 minutes on the floor. His last chance to suit up during the 2024-25 campaign is Sunday versus the Heat. Justin Champagnie has benefited the most from Middleton's lengthy absence, as he most recently racked up a double-double Wednesday against Philadelphia.
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Richaun Holmes Doubtful For Friday
Washington Wizards center/forward Richaun Holmes (shoulder) is doubtful for Friday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. The 31-year-old will likely be out of action for the fifth straight game due to a right shoulder contusion. If he isn't good to go, his last chance to suit up is Sunday against the Miami Heat. 22-year-old. Tristan Vukcevic will likely take on extra minutes at center if Holmes is out. Vukcevic finished with 24 points and six rebounds in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 122-103 loss to Philadelphia.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Available Against New Orleans
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) will suit up for Thursday's matchup with the Pelicans. The multi-time All-Star has appeared on the injury due to numerous injuries throughout the year. But, this time, he's listed because of an illness. With that said, the Pelicans are shorthanded, so Antetokounmpo may ride the bench more than usual if the score gets out of hand. If that's the case, Bobby Portis, who recently returned from a lengthy suspension, could be spending even more time on the floor.
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Jarrett Allen To See Limited Action On Thursday
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is available for Thursday's meeting with the Pacers. With Darius Garland (toe), Donovan Mitchell (ankle), Evan Mobley (rest), and Max Strus (knee) getting the night off, Allen is the only starter who will get on the floor. However, according to head coach Kenny Atkinson, the former Net will play in a "limited capacity," meaning he will see fewer minutes than usual. As a result, Tristan Thompson and Chuma Okeke should be more productive, although Ty Jerome and De'Andre Hunter remain the safest fantasy options for the Cavs on Thursday night.
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Malcolm Brogdon Remains Sidelined On Thursday
Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) will be out of action against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Brogdon will miss his 27th consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. The 32-year-old injury occurred right before the All-Star break, and he has not seen any action since play resumed. He's only played in 24 games this season, averaging 12.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 23.5 minutes per game. His last chance to return to the floor is Sunday against the Heat.
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Jordan Poole Unavailable For Friday's Matchup With Chicago
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (elbow) is unavailable for Friday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Friday will mark the second game in a row the 25-year-old has missed due to a right elbow contusion. His last chance to suit up before the regular season concludes is Sunday against the Miami Heat. AJ Johnson will likely take on a heavier workload while Poole is on the shelf. Johnson was in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Sixers and registered seven points, four rebounds and three assists across 36 minutes.
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Ben Sheppard Out Of Action On Thursday
Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports that Indiana Pacers guard/forward Ben Sheppard (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Due to a sprained left toe, Sheppard has been downgraded from questionable to unavailable. Thursday's game will be the third he's missed in a row because of the injury. The 23-year-old not playing won't impact fantasy much this evening, as he's averaged just 5.3 points during 19.5 minutes per contest across 63 games during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Zyon Pullin Unavailable For Thursday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Zyon Pullin (knee) won't play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. Pullin has been recovering from right patellar tendon surgery. He was last seen in action on February 20 playing for the G League's Memphis Hustle. It's unclear if Pullin has any chance of playing again this season, but it seems that he might be sidelined for the Memphis Grizzlies' final two regular-season games.
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Day'Ron Sharpe Out On Thursday
Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (knee) remains out for Thursday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. The big man has been unavailable for the past seven games due to a right knee sprain. With just three games remaining, Sharpe may join Cam Thomas, De'Anthony Melton, and Noah Clowney as players ruled out for the rest of the season due to injuries. This season, Sharpe has averaged 7.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.
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Cameron Johnson Won't Play On Thursday Against Hawks
Brooklyn Nets small forward Cameron Johnson (back) will not suit up for Thursday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. Due to a nagging back injury, Johnson is not ready to return for Thursday night. This will be Johnson's fifth consecutive game that he's going to miss. His next chance to play will be against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, but the Nets have just three games left in their season, and Johnson just might get sidelined for the rest of the season due to his back injury. With Johnson out, Trendon Watford will remain in the starting lineup.
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D'Angelo Russell Out Against Hawks
Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) will not be in action on Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks. Russell is set to miss the game due to right ankle soreness. Thursday will mark the third-straight game that Russell will miss. His next chance to suit up will be on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Reece Beekman will remain in the starting unit on Thursday due to Russell's absence. This season, Russell has played 28 games with the Nets, averaging 12.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game.
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Josh Hart Will Not Play Thursday Night
New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) will exit the lineup for Thursday's encounter with the Detroit Pistons. New York's ironman will receive a rare off night against the Pistons following a 48-minute outing in Tuesday's overtime loss to the Boston Celtics. Thursday's game marks the first leg of a back-to-back for the Knicks, so there's a good chance Hart will rejoin the fun on Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With OG Anunoby (thumb) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) also on the shelf against Detroit, Precious Achiuwa, Miles McBride, and Landry Shamet are expected to pick up more work.
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