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Pelle Larsson

MIA Guard #9

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Pelle Larsson (elbow) is doubtful for Monday’s matchup with the Jazz.

Larsson sustained a right elbow contusion in Friday’s loss to the Celtics, and it cost him Sunday’s win over the Wizards. Larsson is expected to sit out the second leg of Miami’s back-to-back set, which means Simone Fontecchio should take on an expanded workload.
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Source: NBA Injury Report

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Justin Champagnie

WAS Guard-Forward #9

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Bub Carrington, Tre Johnson, Bilal Coulibaly, Justin Champagnie and Tristan Vukčević will start Friday’s game against the Pacers.

The Wizards won’t have Kyshawn George for Friday’s game, as he’s out with a toe injury. Champagnie moves into the starting lineup, raising his ceiling and making him a player worth streaming. That’s the lone change to the starting five.
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Clippers' Mathurin 'certainly worth picking up'

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Sion James

CHA Guard #4

Sion James, LaMelo Ball, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel will start vs. the Cavaliers on Friday.

James will start in place of Grant Williams on the second game of a back-to-back for the Hornets. Charlotte, one of the hottest teams in basketball, will look to avoid consecutive losses, which haven’t happened since the beginning of January. The Hornets are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference standings but just a half-game behind the Hawks for 9th place.

Source: Owen O’Connor

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Sam Merrill

CLE Guard #5

James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill, Dean Wade and Jarrett Allen will start Friday’s game against the Hornets.

Friday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Cavaliers, so Evan Mobley (calf) sits for injury management reasons. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Merrill, who can offer points and three-pointers in what should be a high-scoring game.

Source: Cleveland Cavaliers

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Walter Clayton

MEM Guard #4
Walter Clayton Jr. (calf) is out for Friday’s game against the Jazz.

Clayton will miss a third consecutive game with a right calf contusion. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, but it will mean more minutes for Cam Spencer and Javon Small since the Grizzlies are also without Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr.
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Source: NBA Injury Report

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Caleb Martin

DAL Forward #16

Caleb Martin (ankle) is available to play against the Timberwolves on Friday.

Despite previously being listed as questionable with an ankle injury, Martin will give it a go on Friday, as the undermanned Timberwolves and look to end a nine-game losing streak. The veteran forward’s return from a one-game absence shouldn’t have much of an impact on fantasy basketball.

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Source: Mike Curtis

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Daniel Gafford

DAL Forward-Center #21
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is available for Friday’s game against the Timberwolves.

Gafford is good to go after being listed as questionable initially. He’ll occupy his usual role as the starting center, with Marvin Bagley III serving as the backup.
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Source: NBA Injury Report

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Mason Plumlee

SAS Forward-Center #45

Mason Plumlee (conditioning) is out for Saturday’s game against the Kings.

Plumlee will miss a second straight game as he continues to work his way back from a strained groin suffered while with the Hornets. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball since Victor Wembanyama, Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk are available.

Injury

Source: NBA Injury Report

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Max Christie

DAL Guard #00
Max Christie (ankle) will not play against the Timberwolves on Friday.

After previously going from questionable to doubtful, Christie will now officially miss Friday’s game against the Timberwolves, marking his fifth missed game of the season. The sharpshooting wing has started the majority of his 50 appearances this year, but in his absence, Klay Thompson and Tyus Jones could be candidates to replace him in the starting unit. Christie is averaging 13.3 points and 2.5 three-pointers per game.
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Source: NBA Injury Report

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Lindy Waters

SAS Forward #43

Lindy Waters III (knee) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Kings.

Due to a hyperextended left knee, Waters has missed San Antonio’s last six games. His return would not affect fantasy basketball due to the Spurs’ depth on the wings.

Injury

Source: NBA Injury Report

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Joel Embiid

PHI Center-Forward #21
Joel Embiid (knee) is out for Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

Saturday’s game will be the fourth that Embiid has missed due to right knee injury management. His continued absence means the 76ers will rely on Andre Drummond and Adem Bona to hold down the fort at the center position.
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Injury

Source: NBA Injury Report

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