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Jalen Duren • C • Pistons

Jalen Duren is Ruled Out for Friday's Game

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Duren was forced to make an early exit from Thursday's contest due to a knee injury. As a result, Duren was questionable coming into this game and will ultimately sit out. Without Duren available, Isaiah Stewart figures to move into the starting five. Stewart has been an inconsistent fantasy contributor this season. He should be a safer option on Friday, given Duren is unavailable. He could be worth a look for fantasy managers seeking an option for Friday's slate. Ronald Holland II and Paul Reed could also see more minutes, but Stewart is probably the best option among the three.

5 hours ago

Gary Harris • SG • Bucks

Gary Harris is Returning on Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Harris (hamstring) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Harris is making his return to the court after missing four games due to a lingering hamstring injury. Harris wasn't playing a huge role in the rotation before the injury, but could see more minutes now with Amir Coffey being traded away. This season, Harris is averaging 2.7 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 14.9 minutes per game. His playing time figures to see an uptick, but it probably won't be enough to warrant rostering him in fantasy leagues right now.

5 hours ago

Jared McCain • PG • Thunder

Jared McCain Expected to Make Team Debut on Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain doesn't appear on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. McCain was traded to the Thunder from the Philadelphia 76ers during Thursday's trade deadline. It appears McCain is set to make his team debut against the Rockets on Saturday. He could see a significant workload right away with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) and Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) both out. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues looking for a sneaky add might want to consider McCain. His value could fade once the Thunder gets healthy, but he figures to see consistent minutes right now.

5 hours ago

Isaiah Hartenstein • C • Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein is Ready for Saturday's Game

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (eye) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. Hartenstein is back after sitting out Wednesday's game due to a corneal abrasion. He missed significant time due to a calf injury and has only played in three games since returning on January 29. During that span, Hartenstein is averaging 9.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 21.0 minutes of action. The expectation is that he'll likely remain on a minutes restriction for Saturday's game. That will hurt his value in DFS contests, but fantasy managers in season-long formats can get Hartenstein active this weekend.

6 hours ago

Chet Holmgren • C • Thunder

Chet Holmgren is Cleared for Saturday's Game

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (back) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. Holmgren sat out of Wednesday's contest for injury management reasons, but will return this weekend. He has been a key contributor for the Thunder this season. He's averaging 17.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 29.2 minutes per game this season. His return to the rotation will shift Kenrich Williams back to the second unit. Fantasy managers can return the star big man to their lineups for Saturday's slate.

6 hours ago

Julius Randle • PF • Timberwolves

Julius Randle Cleared to Play Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle (thumb) will play on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. He is ready to show his former team what they are missing, shedding a questionable tag Randle picked up because of a sore left thumb. Impressively, Randle has yet to miss any games this season. He's had a great campaign in Minnesota, though Randle's numbers have dipped slightly over the last 10 games. He has notched 20.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.6 assists over that span.

6 hours ago

Bobby Portis • PF • Bucks

Bobby Portis is Available for Friday's Game

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (hip) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Portis is back after missing each of the last two games due to a hip injury. The expectation is that he'll be a full-go and won't be limited after missing two games. This season, Portis is averaging 13.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 24.4 minutes per game. He has been playing more minutes lately, with 36 minutes or more in four of his last five games. Portis is looking like a solid streaming option ahead of Friday's slate.

6 hours ago

Josh Hart • SF • Knicks

Josh Hart Available Against Pistons

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) will suit up against the Detroit Pistons on Friday, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports. The versatile veteran is dealing with a sprained left ankle, but he is ready to play. New York listed Hart as questionable on the initial injury report before upgrading him to probable earlier in the day. Hart has averaged 12.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.0 steals across his last eight outings.

6 hours ago

Karl-Anthony Towns • PF • Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns Ruled Out Friday

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (eye) won't play on Friday against the Detroit Pistons, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports. Due to a right eye laceration, the Knicks listed Toews as questionable on the initial injury report. He was downgraded to doubtful earlier on Friday and has now been ruled out. His absence will likely give Mitchell Robinson the starting center role, while Ariel Hukporti will get a chance to log extended minutes off the bench. Whether Robinson starts or not, his stats have stayed about the same throughout the season. Towns' first chance to return will be on Sunday against the Boston Celtics.

6 hours ago

Josh Giddey • SG • Bulls

Josh Giddey Won't Play Saturday

Chicago Bulls point guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) won't be available on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. A left hamstring strain will keep him off the floor for a sixth consecutive game. With Tre Jones (hamstring) also out, the Bulls debuted a new-look backcourt against Toronto on Thursday. Newly acquired Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey both started, with the former scoring a team-high 22 points. Ivey made an impact with 13 points and six assists. The two look like solid fantasy options again for Saturday's action.

6 hours ago

Cameron Johnson • PF • Nuggets

Cameron Johnson Upgraded to Questionable

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (knee) was upgraded to questionable on the injury report ahead of Saturday's clash against the Chicago Bulls. He is closing in on his return to the lineup, and Johnson's comeback would come at a great time for the Nuggets, who have just lost Peyton Watson (hamstring) for several weeks. However, because he has not played since Dec. 23, Johnson will likely see limited minutes when he first comes back. Johnson has been inconsistent during his first year in Denver, averaging 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 30.6 minutes per game.

6 hours ago

Nikola Jokić • C • Nuggets

Nikola Jokic Considered Questionable for Saturday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) is considered questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. After returning from a knee issue, Jokic has picked up an ankle injury. Since rejoining the lineup, Jokic has averaged 25.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 6.8 assists in 33.0 minutes per game. His absence on Saturday would open the door for extended minutes for Jonas Valanciunas and Zeke Nnaji, with the former set to move into the starting unit. As a starter this season, Valanciunas has pushed his productivity to 15.3 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.

6 hours ago

Stephen Curry • PG • Warriors

Stephen Curry Out Saturday, Doesn't Have Timeline for Return

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) doesn't have a timeline for his return, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. The former MVP is set to miss a third straight game on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Curry has been dealing with "runner's knee" for a while. With Curry sidelined, Gui Santos has made back-to-back starts, providing a little bit of everything. At the same time, backcourt players like De'Anthony Melton and Pat Spencer also have more fantasy appeal. They slotted into the starting lineup as well on Thursday against Phoenix, with Spencer producing a team-high 20 points.

6 hours ago

Miles McBride • PG • Knicks

Miles McBride to Miss 6-8 Weeks

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (abdomen) will miss 6-8 weeks, SNY's Ian Begley reports. He could be out for the rest of the regular season following core muscle surgery. McBride's absence will leave the Knicks without an important rotational piece. The 25-year-old has averaged a career-high 12.9 points this season, along with 2.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists. However, the arrival of Jose Alvarado from New Orleans will help fill the backcourt void. Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson could also be more involved in the rotation going forward.

7 hours ago

Kyle Kuzma • PF • Bucks

Kyle Kuzma Unavailable Against Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (calf) won't play on Friday against the Indiana Pacers. The team has ruled him out with left calf soreness. Milwaukee has also listed Bobby Portis (hip) as questionable for the game, meaning the frontcourt could be thin on Friday night. As a result, Jericho Sims and Pete Nance could see extended minutes, while newly arrived Ousmane Dieng will also be available against the Pacers. Additionally, there would be additional offensive touches available if Portis joins Kuzma on the shelf.

7 hours ago

Domantas Sabonis • C • Kings

Domantas Sabonis Won't Play Friday Against Clippers

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. On Wednesday, Sabonis returned from a back problem against the Memphis Grizzlies, but he will be out again on Friday night. This will mark his third absence in four games. Maxime Raynaud is set to return to the first unit against the Clippers, while fellow rookie Dylan Cardwell should also see healthy minutes at the No. 5 spot. As a starter, Raynaud has provided 11.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

7 hours ago

Peyton Watson • SF • Nuggets

Peyton Watson Out at Least Four Weeks

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, the team announced on Friday. Watson was injured in Wednesday's double-overtime loss to the New York Knicks and has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain. The injury will pause Watson's breakout season, as he is averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.0 steals. Watson's absence will improve the fantasy outlook for Spencer Jones, Bruce Brown, and Tim Hardaway Jr. While Jones has held a regular starting role this season, Brown and Hardaway Jr. have more fantasy upside.

7 hours ago

Dominick Barlow • PF • 76ers

Dominick Barlow Lands Standard Contract With 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Dominick Barlow signed a standard deal ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Lakers, securing his place in the rotation after recent starts. Over his last five games, Barlow is averaging 12.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.6 steals on 56.1 percent shooting in 26.5 minutes, offering efficient low-usage production. His short-term role benefits from Paul George's suspension, but touches still funnel through Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Kelly Oubre Jr., with VJ Edgecombe also involved. Barlow remains a fringe option, with clearer upside on nights Embiid rests.

16 hours ago

Jalen Suggs • SG • Magic

Jalen Suggs Records First Career Triple-Double vs. Nets

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs stuffed the box score in Thursday's 118-98 win over Brooklyn, finishing with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in 29 minutes while adding three steals and a career-best four blocks. The do-it-all line underscores Suggs' fantasy profile as a high-impact guard who contributes across categories, averaging 14.3 points, 5.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.9 three-pointers, 1.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks. His physical style carries an injury risk, but the upside is clear. Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, and Franz Wagner (ankle) hold steady as usage leaders, with Anthony Black soaking up enough touches to cap fringe guard upside.

16 hours ago

Isaiah Jackson • PF • Clippers

Isaiah Jackson Not Available Friday vs. Kings

Los Angeles Clippers center Isaiah Jackson will not be available Friday in Sacramento as his move to Los Angeles has yet to be finalized, keeping his team debut on hold until at least Sunday against Minnesota. In the meantime, the Clippers will continue to split frontcourt minutes between veteran Brook Lopez and rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser. Lopez and Niederhauser are both fringe plays short-term, though Niederhauser carries more upside in the late-season rotation after logging 25 minutes for 10 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks last game. Once active, Jackson's strong per-minute profile of 13.7 points, 11.9 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 1.6 blocks per 36 minutes could quickly crowd the center rotation.

16 hours ago

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