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Kevin Durant • PF • Rockets

Kevin Durant to Rest on Sunday

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (rest) won't suit up for Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It's the regular-season finale, and the Rockets are already locked into the No. 5 seed heading into the postseason. This team isn't playing for anything, so they'll rest their starters ahead of the playoffs. Durant will finish the regular season averaging 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists across 36.4 minutes per game in 78 games. Tari Eason should be a solid DFS option for Sunday's slate, with Jae'Sean Tate absorbing more playing time as well.

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Zion Williamson • PF • Pelicans

Zion Williamson to Remain Out on Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (knee) won't suit up for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Pelicans are out of playoff contention, so it's not shocking to see them holding out Williamson. This is the final game of the regular-season, so that's a wrap on his 2025-2026 season. Williamson finished the season averaging 21.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists across 29.7 minutes in 62 games. Derik Queen should play heavy minutes with a majority of the Pelicans players absent for this game. Kevon Looney will back him up, but Quenn is the better DFS play between the two.

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Anthony Edwards • SG • Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards is Resting During Regular-Season Finale

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (knee) will take a seat ahead of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Regardless of what happens, the Wolves are locked into the No. 6 seed heading into the postseason. With that being said, Minnesota is going to rest its starters, so there's no chance they can get injured before the postseason. Edwards will head to the bench due to right knee injury management. He'll finish the regular season averaging 28.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 61 games. Terrence Shannon Jr. and Jaylen Clark will likely play significant minutes with the Wolves resting most of the team. Shannon has scored over 50 points in the last two games, so he's the much better streaming choice between the two guards.

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Devin Booker • SG • Suns

Devin Booker Won't Suit up on Sunday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This marks the second game in a row that Booker has missed due to right ankle injury management. The Suns are opting to play it safe and rest Booker ahead of Tuesday's Play-in Tournament game. He'll finish the regular season averaging 26.1 points, 6.0 assists, and 3.9 rebounds across 33.5 minutes per game in 64 contests. Collin Gillespie (shoulder) is questionable for this game, but would be a solid DFS option if he's able to play. Otherwise, Amir Coffey, Jamaree Bouyea, and Koby Brea would see bigger roles in the rotation during the regular-season finale.

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DeMar DeRozan • SF • Kings

DeMar DeRozan to Miss Third Straight Game

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. DeRozan will miss his third game in a row due to a lingering hamstring issue. This game is the regular-season finale, so DeRozan has played his final game of the 2025-2026 campaign. He averaged 18.4 points, 4.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds across 31.2 minutes of action across 77 games. The absence of DeRozan should mean Daeqwon Plowden and Nique Clifford will take on larger roles in the rotation. Both players are looking like possible DFS targets after posting 20-point performances without DeRozan on Friday.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander • PG • Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Resting on Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (oblique) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Unsurprisingly, the Thunder are resting most of their starters for Sunday's regular-season finale. Gilgeous-Alexander will head to the bench with a minor oblique issue. Thunder fans shouldn't be worried as he'll be ready to go for the postseason. His absence on Sunday should mean larger roles for Nikola Topic and Jared McCain. Between the two guards, Topic is looking like the better streaming option after posting a double-double on Friday.

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Jaylon Tyson • SF • Cavaliers

Jaylon Tyson Rejoins Cavaliers Lineup as Starter

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Jaylon Tyson (toe) has been named a starter for Friday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. This will be his first appearance since March 19. Tyson has missed 10 games due to a toe injury. Max Strus will also join the starting lineup, with Donovan Mitchell (ankle) and Jarrett Allen (knee) out of commission. As a starter, Tyson has averaged 14.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 29.3 minutes per game this season.

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Klay Thompson • SG • Mavericks

Klay Thompson Misses Friday's Game Due to Illness

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (illness) won't play on Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs. He was a late addition to the injury report due to illness and doesn't feel well enough to help his team. John Poulakidas and Khris Middleton are set to benefit from Thompson's absence. The team is likely to be without several regulars, which will be a further boost for Poulakidas, who had a great outing on Wednesday against Phoenix, scoring a team-high 23 points.

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Kevin Huerter • SG • Pistons

Kevin Huerter Back in Action Friday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (illness) has been upgraded from probable to available and will make his return from a one-game absence on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. Huerter's production has recently increased, but that came during Cade Cunningham's absence. The Pistons' leader returned to action on Wednesday against Milwaukee, and Huerter will likely need to adjust to a smaller offensive role in his return to the lineup. Detroit's entire second unit could have a quiet outing, as Charlotte ranks fifth in the league for fewest bench points allowed.

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Sam Hauser • SF • Celtics

Sam Hauser Cleared to Play Friday

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (back) will be in the lineup on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Initially, the team listed Hauser as probable after he played 31 minutes on Thursday against the Knicks. The 28-year-old had a quiet evening with six points, two rebounds, and three assists. With Jayson Tatum (Achilles) sitting out Friday's game, Hauser could be a bit more involved in the offense. This is an excellent matchup for a three-point specialist like him, as only Utah allows more three-point attempts per game than New Orleans.

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Neemias Queta • C • Celtics

Neemias Queta Ready to Take on Pelicans

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (toe) will be active against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. The Portuguese big man has been upgraded from probable to available. After tallying 10 points and 10 rebounds in Thursday's loss to New York, Queta has a chance to record a second consecutive double-double. He is averaging 15.0 points, 8.6 boards, 2.6 assists, and 2.2 blocks in 29.0 minutes per game in April.

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Derrick White • SG • Celtics

Derrick White Good to Go Friday

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (knee) will play on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Celtics will wrap up a back-to-back, and White was initially listed as probable for Friday's game. He struggled on Thursday night against the Knicks, finishing with only eight points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal. White is in an excellent bounce-back spot on Friday, as the Pelicans won't have any of their big names in the lineup.

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Jaylen Brown • SG • Celtics

Jaylen Brown Active on Friday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (Achilles) will return to the lineup on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was initially listed as questionable for the game after sitting out Thursday's loss to the Knicks. Derrick White (knee), Sam Hauser (back), and Neemias Queta (toe) have also been cleared for Friday, so Boston will still have plenty of firepower, even with Jayson Tatum (Achilles) resting. Brown is having a brilliant finish to the season, averaging 32.5 points on 50.5 percent efficiency from the field this month.

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Josh Giddey • SG • Bulls

Josh Giddey Still Out Friday

Chicago Bulls point guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) has been listed as out for Friday's contest against the Orlando Magic. He will miss a fourth consecutive game as Giddey manages a left hamstring strain. With him out, Tre Jones and Collin Sexton have led the Bulls' backcourt and remain outstanding fantasy options on Friday. The two combined for 58 points in Thursday's 119-108 win over Washington. Jones has scored at least 20 points in three consecutive games, while Sexton has impressed with a run of three-plus steals in three straight outings.

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Miles McBride • PG • Knicks

Miles McBride Exits Knicks Lineup Friday

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (pelvic) will miss the second leg of a back-to-back on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. He contributed four points, one rebound, two assists, one steal, and one block in 19 minutes as New York beat Boston on Thursday. Jose Alvarado is likely to re-enter the rotation on Friday night, while Jordan Clarkson and Landry Shamet could also pick up extra work due to McBride's absence.

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Mitchell Robinson • C • Knicks

Mitchell Robinson Sidelined on Friday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) has a scheduled maintenance day on Friday and won't play against the Toronto Raptors. Due to an ankle injury, he hasn't played in back-to-backs all season, and Robinson is coming off a 19-minute shift in Thursday's win over Boston. Ariel Hukporti is set to take over as the backup center on Friday night. He will see limited minutes behind Karl-Anthony Towns and isn't worthy of any fantasy consideration.

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Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell Won't Play Against Wizards

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) will be sidelined on Friday against the Washington Wizards. He has a sore right groin and will be held out of action after Powell logged 17 minutes in Thursday's loss to Toronto. Tyler Herro (foot) also won't suit up for this one, so Bam Adebayo could run amok on offense against the Wizards again. The rest of the group should also have more scoring chances, while the likes of Kasparas Jakucionis and Myron Gardner could see a lot more playing time compared to their typical workload.

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Tyler Herro • SG • Heat

Tyler Herro Out on Friday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) won't be in action on Friday against the Washington Wizards. He has been ruled out for the second game of a back-to-back due to a sore right foot. Herro tallied 15 points, four rebounds, and four assists in 28 minutes during Thursday's loss to Toronto. With Herro out, there will be more backcourt minutes available for Kasparas Jakucionis and Pelle Larsson. Miami's injury report also includes Davion Mitchell (shoulder), who is questionable, so Jakucionis could get a chance to join Larsson in the starting lineup.

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Saddiq Bey • PF • Pelicans |

Herbert Jones • SF • Pelicans

Saddiq Bey, Herbert Jones Resting Friday

New Orleans Pelicans forwards Saddiq Bey (rest) and Herbert Jones (rest) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. Both were listed as questionable on the initial injury report. New Orleans is giving its reserves extended looks during the final week of the regular season, keeping Bey and Jones out of the rotation for a second consecutive game. Zion Williamson (knee), Trey Murphy III (ankle), Dejounte Murray (hand), and Yves Missi (finger) won't suit up either for Friday's tilt, so guys like Jeremiah Fears, Jordan Poole, and Derik Queen should take on leading roles.

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Immanuel Quickley • PG • Raptors

Immanuel Quickley Unavailable Friday

Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley (foot) will miss Friday's trip to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks. He is managing a foot injury and won't suit up after a 23-minute outing on Thursday against Miami. Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead should benefit from Quickley's absence, with one of them moving into the starting lineup. Quickley will likely return to action in the regular-season finale against Brooklyn on Sunday to shake off more rust before the playoffs.

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