NBA Player News

Caruso closed with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 20 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 win over Denver.

With two straight workloads of at least 20 minutes, Caruso looks to have stitched up a relatively significant role off the bench for the Thunder. As long as he's handling that type of playing time, the defensive-minded swingman should be able to supply a healthy dose of steals and blocks for fantasy managers.

Johnson (mouth) participated in shooting drills after Friday's morning shootaround, per Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News.

Johnson is trying to play through a mouth laceration for the first half of this back-to-back set. With Tobias Harris (calf) already sidelined, Harrison Barnes and Carter Bryant could step into larger roles in the frontcourt if Johnson also cannot play.

Fox (wrist) participated in Friday's morning shootaround, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Fox appeared to get some extra shots up following practice as well. The point guard is officially listed as questionable and could end up being a game-time call.

Stirtz notched zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across two minutes during Thursday's 96-84 win over the Nuggets.

The rookie guard appears to be buried on Oklahoma City's depth chart to begin his NBA career. As long as Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain are healthy in the backcourt, Stirtz is going to have a hard time finding minutes off the bench.

Swain (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Swain is moving past an illness and is ready to make his NBA debut. The rookie first-rounder may not be part of Chicago's rotation in the early going, but Swain could eventually push Isaac Okoro for playing time off the bench with the rebuilding Bulls.

Collins (quadriceps) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Collins will play through a right quadriceps strain after previously carrying a probable designation. The veteran big man was limited to 16 minutes in Wednesday's season opener against Toronto, and he could remain on a restricted workload Friday. With Nic Claxton (hamstring) sidelined, Collins should have opportunities in Chicago's frontcourt if his minutes increase.

Awaka (knee) is available for Friday's game versus the Bucks.

The rookie big man is good to go for the front end of this back-to-back set. With Nic Claxton (hamstring) still sidelined, Awaka should share the backup center minutes with Zach Collins.

Hawkins (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Hawkins is cleared to make his Bulls debut. However, the two-way player isn't a lock to see meaningful playing time Friday.

Giddey (wrist) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Giddey was previously listed as probable due to a left wrist sprain, but he'll be able to suit up for the first half of Chicago's back-to-back set. The injury reportedly affected his shooting during Wednesday's season opener against Toronto, when he managed just two points on 1-for-10 shooting. His availability is encouraging, though the wrist issue could continue to affect his offensive efficiency.

Proctor contributed zero points (0-1 FG) in five minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the 76ers.

Proctor saw minimal action off Cleveland's bench, missing his lone field-goal attempt and failing to register another counting statistic. With James Harden and Donovan Mitchell commanding the bulk of the backcourt minutes, the second-year guard faces limited opportunities for consistent fantasy production.