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R. Neto - PG

WAS

Raul Neto pitched in a pair of 3-pointers on Wednesday, going 6-of-15 from the field for 17 points and five dimes in 27 minutes.

Ben Simmons' absence directly benefits Neto, who gives Philly some confident ball-handling and passing off the bench. His minutes are likely to dip once the playoffs start, with Shake Milton and Josh Richardson soaking up most of the backcourt minutes, but Neto should still get enough run to be in the DFS conversation.

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M. Carter-Williams - SG

ORL

Michael Carter-Williams is questionable to play on Friday against the Pacers due to a foot injury.

Carter-Williams hasn't played since January 4th but participated in non-contact practice drills and looks closer to returning. MCW isn't a strong fantasy play, and will likely be a backup to rookie Cole Anthony.

Added 3:15 pm (EST)

Josh Robbins on Twitter

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C. Wood - C

HOU

Christian Wood won't play against the Pistons on Friday after spraining his ankle on Wednesday.

Wood was injured in the first half but ultimately played through a sprained ankle against the Suns. It looks like the injury got worse overnight. Head coach Stephen Silas said Wood's chances of playing in the Rockets' back-to-back on the road Friday and Saturday weren't looking good, and on Thursday it was announced that he's not with the team. DeMarcus Cousins is likely to assume his starting role and play extended minutes. He might be a good DFS choice, but he ranks outside the top-200 in 8- and 9-cat leagues.

Added 3:08 pm (EST)

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T. Herro - SG

MIA

Tyler Herro (neck spasms) is considered to be questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors.

Herro has missed Miami's last three games due to neck spasms, but he was able to go through practice on Thursday without any issues. Should he be cleared to play, Goran Dragic would most likely be moved back into his usual sixth-man role. Dragic would still offer solid fantasy value, so no need to dump him if Herro can play.

Added 2:33 pm (EST)

Anthony Chiang on Twitter

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C. Wood - C

HOU

Christian Wood (right ankle sprain) is "not looking good" to play in the Rockets' upcoming back-to-back against the Pistons and Mavericks, according to coach Stephen Silas.

Wood injured his ankle during the first half of Wednesday's loss to the Suns, but ultimately returned to action and played through a significant amount of pain. It appears unlikely that he will be able to play Friday night, and if that's the case DeMarcus Cousins would make a spot start. While some may be tempted to stream Cousins, he sits well outside of the top-200 in both 8- and 9-cat formats this season.

Added 2:25 pm (EST)

Jonathan Feigen on Twitter

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M. Porter - SF

DEN

Michael Porter (COVID-protocols) has rejoined the Nuggets after being forced to go into self-isolation.

Porter Jr. being cleared to rejoin his teammates is great news, but he is considered to be questionable for Friday's game in Phoenix. Given the amount of time that MPJ has missed, he would likely be under a minutes restriction if cleared to play. Will Barton has been starting with Porter Jr. sidelined, and he would likely be headed back to the second unit once MPJ is fully cleared (meaning no minutes restriction).

Added 2:21 pm (EST)

Mike Singer on Twitter

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J. Tatum - PF

BOS

Jayson Tatum took part in an individual workout in Boston on Thursday, but no decision has been made regarding his status for Friday's game against the 76ers.

While his teammates are in Philadelphia preparing for their second game against the 76ers in three nights, Tatum is still working his way back after being sidelined due to COVID-19. Celtics coach Brad Stevens offered no update beyond noting that Tatum is working out in Boston, so he should still be considered 50/50 at best to play Friday night.

Added 2:16 pm (EST)

Jay King on Twitter

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K. Walker - PG

BOS

Kemba Walker's minutes restriction has been raised to 25-28 minutes ahead of Friday's game against the 76ers, coach Brad Stevens announced.

Slowly but surely, Walker's minutes threshold is being raised. After playing 20 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Knicks, he played 22 Wednesday night in Philadelphia. For his career Walker is averaging just under 34 minutes per game, and given Boston's preference to take things slow, he won't be hitting that mark anytime soon.

Added 2:13 pm (EST)

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G. Temple - SF

CHI

Garrett Temple (ankle soreness) was a full go in Thursday's practice.

Temple had been limited the day prior due to soreness in his ankle, but he was a full go for Thursday's session. So he should be available to play in Friday's game against the Hornets. Depending upon the status of Patrick Williams (hip stiffness), Temple could be in line to make another start.

Added 1:52 pm (EST)

Cody Westerlund on Twitter

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P. Williams - PF

CHI

Patrick Williams (hip stiffness) participated on Thursday's practice.

No decision has been made just yet regarding Williams' availability for Friday's game against the Hornets, so we'll consider him to be questionable for now. Should Williams not be cleared to play, Garrett Temple would likely be in line to make another start. Thaddeus Young and Denzel Valentine would also see a slight uptick in minutes.

Added 1:49 pm (EST)

Cody Westerlund on Twitter

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W. Carter - C

CHI

Wendell Carter Jr. (thigh bruise) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Hornets.

Carter suffered the injury during Wednesday's practice, and while it doesn't appear that he will be able to play Friday night he will travel with the team. Lauri Markkanen could see a few minutes at the center position, but the player to watch here is Daniel Gafford. His minutes have been inconsistent, with the opposition dictating whether or not his name would be called. But Billy Donovan has praised Gafford for his professionalism, and with the Hornets using more traditional centers in Cody Zeller and Bismack Biyombo, there should be room for the second-year pivot in the rotation.

Added 1:45 pm (EST)

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D. Favors - C

UTA

Derrick Favors (right knee soreness) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.

Favors played 16 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Pelicans, tallying nine points and seven rebounds. Look for him to take on a similar workload in the rematch. Favors doesn't offer much in the way of fantasy value, so he can be left on the waiver wire.

Added 1:37 pm (EST)

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W. Matthews - SG

LAL

Wesley Matthews (right Achilles soreness) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Bucks.

Matthews played 15 minutes off the bench in Monday's loss to the Warriors, and he should take on a similar role Thursday night. The veteran guard, who will be playing against his former team, does not offer much in the way of fantasy value at this point in his career. Leave Matthews on the waiver wire.

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M. Carter-Williams - SG

ORL

Michael Carter-Williams is questionable to play on Friday against the Pacers due to a foot injury.

Added 3:15 pm (EST)

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C. Wood - C

HOU

Christian Wood won't play against the Pistons on Friday after spraining his ankle on Wednesday.

Added 3:08 pm (EST)

Alykhan Bijani

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T. Herro - SG

MIA

Tyler Herro (neck spasms) is considered to be questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors.

Added 2:33 pm (EST)

Anthony Chiang on Twitter

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C. Wood - C

HOU

Christian Wood (right ankle sprain) is "not looking good" to play in the Rockets' upcoming back-to-back against the Pistons and Mavericks, according to coach Stephen Silas.

Added 2:25 pm (EST)

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M. Porter - SF

DEN

Michael Porter (COVID-protocols) has rejoined the Nuggets after being forced to go into self-isolation.

Added 2:21 pm (EST)

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J. Tatum - PF

BOS

Jayson Tatum took part in an individual workout in Boston on Thursday, but no decision has been made regarding his status for Friday's game against the 76ers.

Added 2:16 pm (EST)

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K. Walker - PG

BOS

Kemba Walker's minutes restriction has been raised to 25-28 minutes ahead of Friday's game against the 76ers, coach Brad Stevens announced.

Added 2:13 pm (EST)

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G. Temple - SF

CHI

Garrett Temple (ankle soreness) was a full go in Thursday's practice.

Added 1:52 pm (EST)

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