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Edwards was one of the few bright spots for the 76ers last season, playing well enough to earn a two-year, rest-of-season contract just after the February trade deadline. That deal included a team option for the 2025-26 season. According to Charania, the 76ers have declined that option in order to give Edwards a three-year contract with two guaranteed years. This gives the young forward added security, and it may be possible for Edwards to earn rotation minutes on a healthy 76ers squad next season.

Despite battling an illness, Holland won’t miss Friday’s game against the Rockets, as he was upgraded from probable to available. The second-year forward has been a nice depth piece for the Pistons this season, averaging 8.2 points and 4.3 rebounds through 40 games. He’ll likely come off the bench against Houston.

Landale was a late addition to the injury report, but he will be able to suit up in this game. He has come off the bench during their last two games, but he has played significant minutes regardless, which should continue in this game.

Cunningham will take the floor on Friday following a one-game absence. Despite averaging 14.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game over the last three outings, the Pistons have won four straight and continue to sit atop the Eastern Conference standings. However, fantasy managers hope on Friday that Cunningham can put up numbers that are more like his season averages on 25.7/5.9/9.8.

Iisalo also said Jerome needs to “build up over the next week or two,” but he is “very close.” Jerome has yet to make his debut for Memphis after injuring his calf in the preseason finale. He still may not return until closer to the All-Star break, but he will eventually fill out some of the backcourt minutes for the Grizzlies. However, it seems likely that Ja Morant will remain with Memphis for the rest of the season, so there isn’t much upside for Jerome unless there is an injury in front of him.

Queta was a late addition to the injury report on Friday, but he will be able to play despite the illness. He had 17 points, nine rebounds and four blocks on Wednesday and will look to stay hot in his typical starting role in this game.

Holiday is set to miss his fifth consecutive game when the Rockets take on the Pistons in Detroit. The veteran guard has spent the majority of his three seasons in Houston as a depth piece, and his absence on Friday will leave an opportunity for Reed Sheppard to continue to soak up the majority of the backup point guard minutes.

Kuminga injured his knee and ankle on Thursday, which forced an early exit. He was reportedly set to undergo an MRI on Friday, but there hasn’t been any further reporting about a potential timetable. For now, he won’t be available against Minnesota, which should mean more minutes for Will Richard.

Cissé’s status is up in the air, but with Daniel Gafford (ankle) expected to play, his role likely will be reduced if he’s available. If he’s out, Dwight Powell will fill all the backup center minutes.

After missing Thursday’s game against the Magic with a knee injury, Williams appears ready to go for Saturday’s matchup with the Wizards. The veteran forward has only played in five games thus far after making his season debut on January 10 against the Jazz, and shouldn’t make much of an impact from a fantasy basketball standpoint.

Jones was added to the injury report as doubtful earlier, but he is now expected to be sidelined until at least Feb. 6 with a left hamstring strain. Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter should see a bump in minutes off the bench, but Josh Giddey and Coby White should fill most of the backcourt minutes.