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Ime Udoka

HOU Head Coach

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The Hawks are considering Ime Udoka to fill their head coaching vacancy, according to Marc Stein.

With Joe Mazzulla’s interim tag removed, the Celtics don’t have any use for Udoka. While the Hawks have a list of other candidates, including Quin Snyder, Kenny Atkinson and Charles Lee. All three are former assistants in Atlanta. The Hawks will do a thorough head coaching search after giving a Nate McMillan a deal following his Eastern Conference Finals run. Whoever they bring in will be faced with the tall task of turning this team around and getting along with Trae Young.
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Source: Marc Stein on Twitter

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Sam Hauser

BOS Forward #30

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Sam Hauser (thumb) is not on the injury report for Friday’s game against the Heat.

Hauser is back after missing Wednesday’s win over the Rockets, the Celtics’ second game in as many nights. With the sharpshooter back in the fold, Luka Garza will head to the bench. And with Nikola Vučević available to make his Celtics’ debut, Garza’s limited fantasy value will take a hit.
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Injury

Source: Jack Simone

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Jaylen Brown

BOS Guard-Forward #7
Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) is off the injury report for Friday’s game against the Heat.

Brown did not play in Wednesday’s win over the Rockets, which was Boston’s second game in as many nights. His return will push Ron Harper Jr. to the bench, whether the fourth-year wing will have minimal value at best.
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Source: Jack Simone

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Franz Wagner

ORL Forward #22
Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said Thursday that Franz Wagner (ankle) is “very close” to returning.

Wagner has appeared in only two games since suffering a high left ankle sprain during a December 7 game against the Knicks. Getting him back will give Orlando a much-needed boost on the playmaking front. With Wagner already out for Thursday’s game against the Nets, the next opportunity for him to play would be on Saturday against the Jazz. While Anthony Black may be the player who heads to the bench, he’s worth holding onto in 12-team leagues.
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Injury

Source: Jason Beede

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Deni Avdija

POR Forward #8
Deni Avdija (back) participated in Thursday’s practice but is not expected to play in Friday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Avdija has missed Portland’s last two games with a lower back injury that first surfaced during a January 11 loss to the Knicks. His absence on Friday would coincide with the return of Scoot Henderson, who will be available for the first time this season. While he certainly won’t log heavy minutes, Scoot can help Portland account for Avdija’s absence.
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Source: Sean Highkin

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Scoot Henderson

POR Guard #00

Trail Blazers acting head coach Tiago Splitter said Thursday that Scoot Henderson will make his season debut on Friday against the Grizzlies.

After suffering a torn left hamstring during the offseason, Henderson’s path to a full recovery has been an arduous one. He’ll make his season debut on Friday, and the point guard is likely to be under a minutes restriction. Henderson won’t affect fantasy basketball immediately, but he’s someone who could have added value after the All-Star break due to the Blazers’ need for playmakers on the perimeter.

Injury

Source: Sean Highkin

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Nae'Qwan Tomlin

CLE Forward #35

The Cavaliers are converting Nae’Qwan Tomlin to a standard contract.

Signed to a two-way contract in March, Tomlin played well enough this season to earn a standard contract. The Cavaliers got that done shortly after the trade deadline, ensuring that the athletic forward will be eligible for the postseason. In 41 games, Tomlin has averaged 6.6 points and 3.1 rebounds in 17.2 minutes. While ensuring that he’s available for the rest of the season helps Cleveland’s depth, it doesn’t affect fantasy basketball.

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Source: Spencer Davies

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Xavier Tillman

CHA Forward #26

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Celtics have traded Xavier Tillman Sr. and $3.5 million to the Hornets.

The goal of this transaction was for the Celtics to get out of the luxury tax. Tillman was out of the Celtics’ rotation for most of this season, averaging 7.9 minutes per game in 14 appearances. His fantasy outlook won’t change in Charlotte.

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Source: Shams Charania

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Tyler Herro

MIA Guard #14
Tyler Herro (ribs) is out for Friday’s game against the Celtics.

Herro has been out since January 15, which is the last time the Heat faced the Celtics. The guard has not been given a timeline by team doctors, and given the time Herro has already missed, fantasy managers should consider him week-to-week. Pelle Larsson has been the replacement in the starting lineup, and he’s worth considering as a deep-league streamer.
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Injury

Source: NBA Injury Report

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Andrew Wiggins

MIA Forward #22

Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) is available for Friday’s game against the Celtics.

Wiggins is good to go after missing Tuesday’s loss to the Hawks with left hamstring tightness. He’ll occupy his usual place in the Heat starting lineup on Friday, with Simone Fontecchio heading back to the bench.

Injury

Source: NBA Injury Report

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Norman Powell

MIA Guard #24
Norman Powell (personal) is off the injury report for Friday’s game against the Celtics.

Powell has rejoined the Heat after missing the last three games for personal reasons. With Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) also available, Myron Gardner and Simone Fontecchio will be headed back to the bench. Of the two, Fontecchio’s path to maintaining some semblance of fantasy relevance is more straightforward.
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Injury

Source: NBA Injury Report

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