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Barnes’ contract is up at the end of the season and there has been some chatter about World Peace being an amnesty clause casualty, so nothing is written in stone. But if they’re both back, Bauman said that Ebanks will look elsewhere for a chance to “break into a rotation.” After starting the first four games of the season for the Lakers, Ebanks hasn’t gotten into a game since February 29.

Bradley will be available on Friday after missing Wednesday’s loss to the Grizzlies. While he gives Utah another frontcourt option, the veteran center is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.

Hawkins is available to make his Bulls debut after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors. However, as a two-way player, the former lottery pick isn’t guaranteed to see action against the Bucks.

Awaka was also on the injury report ahead of Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors, in which he played 14 minutes. Unless Friday’s game gets out of hand, the undrafted rookie out of Arizona will likely play fewer minutes.

Swain is set to make his official Bulls debut after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors. His availability may drop Jaylin Sellers out of the rotation entirely after the undrafted rookie played 14 minutes in the opener.

Collins is available to play after being listed as probable on the initial injury report. Because of the time he missed during the preseason with the quad injury, he’ll likely be limited to 12-16 minutes. Collins played nine minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors.

Giddey is good to go after being listed as probable on the Bulls’ initial injury report. He’ll take on his usual role as starting point guard, so managers rostering Giddey need to ensure he’s in their lineups before the 4 PM Eastern start time.

Prince is available to make his Pistons’ debut after missing Tuesday’s win over the Celtics. While his status won’t significantly affect fantasy basketball, it could drop Ron Holland II out of the rotation entirely. Holland played three first-half minutes against the Celtics but saw no action after halftime, while Javonte Green played 18 second-half minutes and gave the Pistons a needed spark.

Landale, who played 19 minutes off the bench in Wednesday’s win over the Magic, is dealing with a broken nose. He’ll take on his usual responsibilities as Onyeka Okongwu’s backup, which limits the veteran center’s fantasy value.

The Lakers waived Knecht, the 17th overall pick in the 2024 draft, on Monday after two underwhelming seasons in Los Angeles. He certainly had his moments with the Lakers, but inconsistent offensive production and defensive struggles led to the 6-foot-6 wing ultimately falling out of the rotation. While Knecht may not get the minutes to impact fantasy basketball in New York, the two-way deal gives him a chance to work his way back into the NBA full-time. To free up a spot for Knecht, the Knicks reportedly plan to waive Kevin McCullar Jr.

Swain and Hawkins are on track to play Friday afternoon after sitting out Wednesday’s season-opening loss to the Raptors. Swain’s availability may push Jaylin Sellers out of the rotation after he logged 14 minutes off the bench in Toronto. Sellers and Hawkins are on two-way contracts, which limits how often the Bulls can activate them for games.