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Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Questionable Against Miami

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (heel) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Miami Heat as he continues to manage soreness. Will Riley could again benefit after producing 18 points, three assists, and two three-pointers in 32 minutes last game, while Justin Champagnie added 17 points, seven rebounds, one steal, and one block in 21 minutes off the bench. Riley looks like a solid short-term streaming option if Coulibaly is ruled out, while Champagnie and Jaden Hardy could also see increased opportunities in the rotation.

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Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr Could Miss Fourth Straight Game

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (toe) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Miami Heat as he attempts to return from a three-game absence. If he remains out, Anthony Gill could again see significant minutes after delivering 21 points, six rebounds, six assists, and three three-pointers in 35 minutes off the bench last game. Julian Reese may also factor into the rotation after posting eight points and 13 rebounds in his last appearance. Gill shapes up as a deep-league streamer if Sarr sits, while Tristan Vukcevic's (knee) status could further impact the center rotation.

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Caleb Martin • PF • Mavericks

Caleb Martin to Miss Ninth Straight Game

Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (foot) will not play in Friday's game against the Orlando Magic due to a right plantar fascia strain, extending his absence to nine games. His continued absence should allow Max Christie, Khris Middleton, and Klay Thompson to absorb extra wing minutes. Middleton remains the most interesting fantasy option after finishing with eight points, five rebounds, and two assists in 22 minutes last game. Christie posted three points and three rebounds in 26 minutes, limiting his appeal. Middleton looks like the safest deep-league streamer, while Thompson remains a situational three-point option.

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Brandon Ingram • SF • Raptors

Brandon Ingram is Back on Friday

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (heel) is back on the court ahead of Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Ingram is back in the starting five after sitting out Wednesday's game due to left heel inflammation. As expected, Ingram will return from his one-game absence and figures to play his regular role in the rotation. The normally elite Ingram has hit a cold streak recently with 15.6 points on 44 percent shooting over the last five games. Despite his lackluster play, Ingram is a must-start in season-long formats, but might not be the best DFS choice right now.

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Danny Wolf • C • Nets

Danny Wolf is Shut Down for the Season

Brooklyn Nets forward Danny Wolf (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season, according to head coach Jordi Fernandez. Wolf hasn't played since suffering an ankle injury during a game on March 22. The Nets are sitting at 18 wins coming into Friday's game, so there's little reason to play anyone at less than 100 percent health. Wolf will finish his rookie campaign averaging 8.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 57 games. The 21-year-old wasn't a must-have player, but he offered some deep league value throughout the season. He'll hopefully take on a larger role with the team next season. Ziaire Williams should take on a larger role in the rotation over the final six games of the regular season.

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Olivier-Maxence Prosper • PF • Grizzlies

Olivier-Maxence Prosper Out Friday Against Toronto

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Olivier-Maxence Prosper (back) will not play in Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors due to lower-back soreness. Taylor Hendricks could step into a larger role and is worth a look in deeper leagues after starting a recent game against Phoenix and finishing with five points, two rebounds, and one three-pointer in 18 minutes. Memphis remains thin in the frontcourt, which could also mean stable minutes for GG Jackson II. Hendricks is a possible deep league pickup if you need forward help, while Prosper can be considered day to day.

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Michael Porter Jr. • SF • Nets

Michael Porter Jr. Won't Return This Season

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, according to head coach Jordi Fernandez. Porter has missed the last 11 games and hasn't suited up for a game since March 10. The Nets are sitting at 18-58 on the season with six games remaining on their schedule. There's little incentive for the Nets to push the 27-year-old back to the court this season. He'll finish the season averaging 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists across 32.5 minutes in 52 games. Ziaire Williams should play a larger role in the rotation over the final six games.

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Marvin Bagley III • PF • Mavericks

Marvin Bagley III to Miss Third Straight Game

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) will not play in Friday's game against the Orlando Magic, marking his third straight absence. Dwight Powell should continue to handle backup center minutes behind Daniel Gafford, though his fantasy appeal remains limited after posting three points, three rebounds, and one steal in 15 minutes last game. Gafford is the clearer beneficiary for managers needing efficient big-man production. Powell is only a desperation option in very deep leagues.

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Walter Clayton Jr. • PG • Grizzlies

Walter Clayton Jr. is Ruled Out on Friday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Walter Clayton Jr. (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This is tough news for the Grizzlies, who are already without Ty Jerome (ankle) and Cam Spencer (back) for Friday's game. The absence of Clayton should mean increased roles for Jahmai Mashack, Javon Small, and possibly Dariq Whitehead. Among the trio, Small is the most consistent streaming option for this game. He finished with 13 points and four assists in 25 minutes of action on Wednesday. He'll offer some deep league streaming appeal for Friday's slate.

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Terance Mann • PG • Nets

Terance Mann is Returning on Friday

Brooklyn Nets guard Terance Mann (Achilles) has been removed from the injury report and is back in action ahead of Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Mann sat out of Tuesday's game loss to the Charlotte Hornets due to an Achilles issue. He'll move back into the starting five on Friday. Over the last seven games, Mann is averaging 5.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists across 20.5 minutes per game. The 29-year-old could offer some deep league appeal, but isn't an ideal option right now.

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Karl-Anthony Towns • PF • Knicks |

Mitchell Robinson • C • Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns Out Friday Vs. Bulls, Mitchell Robinson to Start

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (elbow) will not play in Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls, with center Mitchell Robinson moving into the starting lineup. Robinson becomes a strong rebounding streamer after recording 12 points, 22 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in 31 minutes in his last start. His value comes from boards and defensive stats. Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges could see slight usage increases, while Josh Hart may help on the glass. Robinson fits as a category specialist in standard leagues for managers targeting rebounds and blocks.

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P.J. Washington • PF • Mavericks

P.J. Washington to Miss Third Straight Game

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. This marks the third game in a row that Washington will sit out due to a lingering illness. His next chance to play will come on Sunday versus the Los Angeles Lakers. The absence of Washington should mean increased playing time for Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton. Neither player offers great streaming value, but Thompson is the better choice between the two due to his ability to shoot from beyond the arc.

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Jericho Sims • C • Bucks

Jericho Sims Cleared to Play Vs. Celtics

Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics after entering the night with a probable tag. He could be in line for steady minutes with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Bobby Portis (wrist) unavailable, giving him short-term streaming appeal for rebounds. Sims grabbed 20 rebounds with six points and two assists in 36 minutes in his last start and posted eight points and nine rebounds in 30 minutes the game prior. He is mainly a category specialist. AJ Green and Pete Nance could also see increased workloads due to the thin frontcourt.

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Miles McBride • PG • Knicks

Miles McBride is Available on Friday

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (pelvis) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. McBride is back in action after missing Wednesday's game due to injury management reasons. He's ready to go on Friday and should resume his role as the backup guard to Jalen Brunson. McBride has only been playing minutes in the teens since returning from his extended absence at the end of March. He could see an uptick in playing time on Friday, but it's unlikely to be enough to warrant using McBride as a DFS option.

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Gary Trent Jr. • SG • Bucks

Gary Trent Jr. Out Friday Against Boston

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (hip) will not play in Friday's game against the Boston Celtics, joining Ryan Rollins on the inactive list and further thinning the backcourt rotation. AJ Green should continue to see heavy minutes after posting 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and five three-pointers in 47 minutes in the last game, making him a solid short-term streamer. Cormac Ryan also remains a deep-league option after a 25-point effort in 38 minutes. Andre Jackson Jr. and Gary Harris could see rotation opportunities. Green looks like the safest pickup, while Ryan is more of a scoring option in deeper leagues.

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Ryan Rollins • SG • Bucks

Ryan Rollins Sidelined Friday Night

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (hip) will not play in Friday's game against the Boston Celtics due to a right hip strain. His absence keeps AJ Green in a streaming conversation after the wing logged 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and five three-pointers across 47 minutes in his last start. Cormac Ryan also enters deep-league consideration after scoring 25 points with four triples in 38 minutes off the bench. Andre Jackson Jr. could see stable rotation minutes. Green looks like the safer short-term pickup, while Ryan is more of a scoring flier for deeper leagues.

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Moussa Diabaté • PF • Hornets |

Ryan Kalkbrenner • C • Hornets

Moussa Diabate Out, Ryan Kalkbrenner Starting Friday

Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate (ankle) won't play in Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers, while center Ryan Kalkbrenner will move into the starting lineup. Kalkbrenner becomes a viable deep-league streamer after producing eight points, seven rebounds, one assist, one steal, and four blocks in 23 minutes during his last outing. His shot-blocking gives him immediate category value. LaMelo Ball could see a slight usage increase, while Miles Bridges may grab more rebounds with Diabate out. Kalkbrenner is mainly a blocks specialist, but he is a sensible short-term add for managers chasing defensive production.

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Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Suiting Up Against Timberwolves

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (illness) will play on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was upgraded from doubtful to probable earlier in the day, and Embiid has now been officially cleared to play. The former MVP will start the contest alongside Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Paul George, and Dominick Barlow. Since returning from a right oblique strain in late March, Embiid has averaged 30.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.3 steals in 32.7 minutes per game. With Embiid back on the floor, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond must settle for limited roles.

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Guerschon Yabusele • PF • Bulls |

Nick Richards • C • Bulls

Nick Richards Remains Sidelined Friday, Guerschon Yabusele Will Play

Chicago Bulls center Nick Richards (elbow) will remain out on Friday against the New York Knicks. Chicago has downgraded his status from questionable to out, meaning Richards will miss a fifth consecutive contest. Fortunately for the Bulls. Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) is good to go after initially carrying a questionable tag. He has been solid as a starter in recent games and should have a chip on his shoulder in Friday's game against the Knicks, who barely used him this season and traded him in February.

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Obi Toppin • PF • Pacers

Obi Toppin Ready for Action Friday

Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (foot) will play in Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available, clearing the way for Toppin to make his seventh straight appearance. At times, he has been quite productive off the bench, but Toppin finished with only six points, three rebounds, and three assists on Wednesday against Chicago. His impact may be limited again on Friday, as Charlotte gives up the fifth-fewest bench points in the Association.

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