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  • Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Questionable for Friday

    Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game in Oklahoma City.

    Gafford was forced out of Wednesday's game after aggravating his right ankle, so he feels a bit closer to doubtful for Friday's match, with that game being the first of a back-to-back set. If Gafford can't give it a go, that would open up some more minutes for Dwight Powell.

  • Luke Kornet C | SA

    Spurs' Luke Kornet: Questionable for Friday

    Kornet is questionable to play Friday in Cleveland due to left ankle soreness, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

    The Spurs have had a rather intensive travel schedule over the past week, playing four games in six nights, and all the miles are beginning to take a toll on the 30-year-old veteran. If Kornet does need to take a maintenance day Friday, that would open up some more minutes for Jeremy Sochan and Kelly Olynyk.

  • Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Questionable for Friday

    Williams (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.

    It's slightly concerning to see the veteran center on the injury report after he missed Wednesday's game against Cleveland due to knee injury management. It's worth noting Friday is not the front end of a back-to-back. Duop Reath would likely handle a couple more backup center minutes if Williams is out.

  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Dealing with ankle contusion

    Kalkbrenner is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors with a left ankle contusion.

    Head coach Charles Lee said Kalkbrenner sprained his left ankle after Wednesday's 119-104 loss to the Knicks, so the fact that the rookie big man is tending to a contusion instead is an encouraging sign. If Kalkbrenner has to sit out, Moussa Diabate and Mason Plumlee would be in line to split the center minutes.

  • Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Iffy for Friday

    Clingan (leg) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.

    After missing Sunday's loss to the Thunder due to an illness, Clingan appeared in both halves of Portland's recent back-to-back set. He was also listed as questionable for Wednesday's win in Cleveland due to this lower leg issue, but he ended up suiting up, posting five points, 13 rebounds and a block in 25 minutes.

  • Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable for Friday

    Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Nuggets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

    Porzingis has missed the past four games due to an illness, but it appears he's finally feeling better and could get out there Friday night. He'll likely be a game-time call, but if he can play, Onyeka Okongwu would head back to the second unit and Mouhamed Gueye's minutes would dip.

  • Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Considered out indefinitely

    The Mavericks announced Thursday that Lively (foot) has no timetable for a return, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

    Lively is getting multiple opinions regarding the swelling and discomfort in his right foot. It sounds like the third-year center can be labeled as week-to-week until the next steps in his recovery are determined. Dallas should continue to lean on Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford (ankle) for the center minutes.

  • Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Upgraded to available

    Jackson-Davis (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the 76ers.

    Jackson-Davis is cleared to return from a two-game absence with right knee soreness, but he's not guaranteed playing time. Al Horford (back) and Quinten Post (ankle) remain questionable, and their statuses will play a big part in deciding how much playing time Jackson-Davis will receive Thursday. Before he landed on the injury report, Jackson-Davis was a DNP-CD against Houstan.

  • Drew Eubanks C | SAC

    Kings' Drew Eubanks: Limited to 10 minutes

    Eubanks accumulated two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 FT), one rebound and one block in 10 minutes during Wednesday's 121-95 loss to the Rockets.

    Maxime Raynaud exploded for a career-high 25 points in the loss, while Eubanks continues to be used sparingly by the Kings. Even with Domantas Sabonis (knee) out for a while, Eubanks' fantasy appeal is limited, while Raynaud is quickly trending up as a waiver-wire add.

  • Kel'el Ware C | MIA

    Heat's Kel'el Ware: Big double-double off bench

    Ware posted 22 points (8-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 118-108 loss to the Mavericks.

    Ware turned in a double-double, his ninth in 2025-26, while stuffing the stat sheet. The second-year center's fantasy upside is capped by the presence of Bam Adebayo, though Ware has been very productive with averages of 14.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals in 26.2 minutes per contest in his last 10 games.

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