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Alex Caruso

Nabs three steals vs. Clippers Caruso showed off his defensive prowess Thursday as he was responsible for three of the Bulls' four steals in the loss. He saw more touches on the offensive side of the floor with Coby White sidelined due to a mild hip strain. Caruso tied a season high with five three-point makes, though he did miss all five of his two-point attempts.

Torrey Craig

Scores 12 points in start Craig got the start Thursday with Coby White out with a mild hip strain he sustained Wednesday against the Pacers. Craig was able to score in double digits for the second-straight time after not reaching that mark since Dec. 16. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported before Thursday's game that White could be back for Saturday's matchup against the Wizards, and if that's the case, Craig figures to return to his regular bench role.

Kawhi Leonard

Scores 27 vs. Chicago Leonard was able to suit up for Thursday's contest after he left Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves early due to back spasms. It didn't appear to slow him down, however, as his 27 points were second most on the team behind Paul George. The Clippers are set to play the Pelicans on the second game of a back-to-back Friday, and while Leonard has only missed six games this season, Los Angeles could play it safe and sit the six-time All-Star.

Paul George

Leading scorer vs. Bulls George was as efficient as ever in Thursday's win, with his only miss coming from three-point range as he took a larger role in the offense with James Harden (shoulder) sidelined. George has been shooting well as of late and is averaging 22.7 points on 52.9 percent shooting (including 46.3 percent from three on 7.7 3PA/G), 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals over 35.7 minutes per game since March 1.

Bones Hyland

Takes advantage of spot start Hyland was inserted into the starting lineup with James Harden (shoulder) sidelined. Hyland made the most of his opportunity as he recorded his first double-double of the season and the third of his career. His 11 assists Thursday tied a career high set in December of 2022, and his 17 points were his most since Nov. 10 against the Mavericks. Law Murray of The Athletic reported before Thursday's game that Harden is uncertain he'll play Friday against the Pelicans, and if that's the case, Hyland figures to reprise his starting role.

Maozinha Pereira

Limited outing in return Pereira was questionable prior to this contest and only played briefly after his team took the lead. It was his first appearance since recovering from the injury, which forced him to miss a couple of games. He'll now push for more playing time off the bench, reducing Ruan Miranda's involvement in the final stretch of the campaign.

Louis King

Records 18 points in victory King came close to a double-double as he had his most rebounds in six games played for the Capitanes, in addition to his regular offensive production. King has made a difference on the ends of the floor and should continue to stand out in Juan Toscano-Anderson's (ankle) absence.

Kenneth Faried

All-around performance in win Faried not only got another double-double, but helped his side to end a four-game losing streak through consistent contributions against the Skyforce. The big man has played a key role in recent matches, staying valuable with an average of 11.3 rebounds per game, which is the seventh-highest figure in the G League this season.

Ethan Thompson

Dominant effort Thursday Thompson led his team and achieved his highest scoring total in the last 14 games during an outstanding overall display. He's back in form with two consecutive outputs of more than 20 points while making 52.8 percent of his attempts from the field and 41.7 percent from three-point range over that period.

Jrue Holiday

Dishes 10 dimes vs. Phoenix Holiday registered double-digit assists for the fourth time this season as he left the scoring responsibilities to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Al Horford in Thursday's win. Holiday doesn't need to score or even facilitate as much as he did to be effective on a night-to-night basis, highlighted by his plus-26 point differential which was tied for best on the team with Tatum. Holiday is efficient in his limited shot opportunities and has shot 50.0 percent or better in nine of his last 10 games.

Al Horford

Turns back the clock vs. Phoenix Following a one-game absence due to a left big toe sprain, Horford entered the starting lineup Thursday with Kristaps Porzingis missing his fourth straight game with a right hamstring strain. The additional rest helped Horford look like his younger self as he registered season highs with 24 points and six three-point makes. The 2007 first-round pick out of Florida continues to show his versatility as the big man oscillates between the starting lineup and the bench in his 17th year in the NBA.

Jaylen Brown

Continues post-All-Star tear Brown has now scored 20-plus points in all 10 games since the All-Star break, and he has scored 25 points or more in eight of those instances. While his free throw shooting has slipped in that span, Brown has shown tremendous efficiency from the field while keeping his turnovers to a minimum. Since the All-Star game, Brown is averaging 28.9 points per game on 54.0 percent shooting (including 40.6 percent from three on 6.9 3PA/G), 6.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals over 33.4 minutes per game.

Jason Preston

Records 18 assists Preston has been putting on a playmaking clinic for the Stars, and his 18 assists mark a new career best. Over his last five games, he's averaging 14.0 assists while playing at least 39 minutes in all of those contests.

Devin Booker

Posts 23 points vs. Celtics Booker missed the first contest against Boston on March 9 due to a right ankle sprain that forced him to miss four games. He suited up Thursday and played 38 minutes for a second consecutive time as he led the Suns in scoring. Head coach Frank Vogel could opt to limit Booker's minutes in Phoenix's next game, given that the Suns play the Hornets on the second night of a back-to-back.

Isaiah Thomas

Scores 34 points in G League Thomas now has three games under his belt with the Stars as he continues to attempt an NBA comeback. So far, he's averaging 32.0 points, 5.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 6.0 three-pointers, but he's shooting 37.9 percent from the field.

Grayson Allen

Efficient scoring effort Thursday Allen's sole miss came on a three-point attempt, though he made his other four shots from beyond the arc in Thursday's loss. He's gone 4-for-5 from deep in two consecutive games and is shooting 50.0 percent from three over his last five games. Allen is averaging career highs in shooting with 13.1 points on 50.4 percent field-goal shooting and a league-best 48.2 percent from three.

Keshawn Justice

Drops 25 points Justice's 25 points mark a new career high. The Stars have tightened up their rotation since several of their players joined the Jazz, so that's good news for Justice's fantasy appeal.

Kenneth Lofton

Plays well in Stars debut This was Lofton's debut with the Stars, and it's not a surprise to see him dominate right away. Based on several reports, it's likely that Lofton will get some opportunities with the Jazz as well.

Taevion Kinsey

Notches 21 points Kinsey has been playing massive minutes for the Stars, and that trend is likely to continue with Taylor Hendricks spending more time with the Jazz. Over his last nine games, Kinsey has averaged 38.2 minutes.

Jusuf Nurkic

Grabs 20 boards vs. Boston Nurkic has now registered 20-plus rebounds four times this season, three of which have occurred over the last nine games. He was responsible for seven of the Suns' 19 offensive rebounds, and he ranks seventh in the NBA averaging 10.9 rebounds per game. Since the All-Star break, Nurkic is averaging 10.2 points on 53.8 percent shooting, 14.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.4 blocks over 27.7 minutes per game.

Amida Brimah

Notches 10 points With Usman Garuba healthy, Brimah's workloads are likely going to be quite limited. He's made the most of his playing time, however, averaging 7.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.7 blocks for Santa Cruz this season.

James Harden

Uncertain to play Friday Harden missed Thursday's win over the Bulls with a shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen whether he'll be ready to return on such short notice, but the chances of that are even slimmer based on Harden's words. If he can't play Friday, expect Bones Hyland to get another start at point guard.

Usman Garuba

Double-doubles in G League Garuba has struggled with a couple injuries this season, but he appears to be in a good spot right now with his health. Over his last two games, he averaged 10.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.5 blocks.

Donovan Williams

Scores 20 points in win Williams was cold coming into Tuesday, so this game could provide Williams with a boost in confidence as he reached at least 20 points for the 16th time this season. In his previous two games, Williams hit a combined 9-of-21 from the field and 1-of-6 from beyond the arc.

Gui Santos

Scores 13 in win Santos recently fell out of the rotation with Golden State, but he now has the chance to build some confidence with Santa Cruz. He was a lot more successful in his previous outing on Mar. 10 against the Vipers, scoring 26 points with eight rebounds, five three-pointers, two assists, two steals and one block.

Josh Green

Will not return due to ankle Green suffered the injury with 4:12 remaining in the first quarter, and he looked to be in a lot of pain. He struggled to put weight on his ankle, and he needed help to get back to the locker room. With Green out for the rest of the night, the Mavericks could turn to Jaden Hardy.

Gordon Hayward

Moves back to bench role Hayward will return to his regular bench role with Jalen Williams (ankle) back in the starting lineup. Hayward is averaging just 4.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.4 steals per game since making his Thunder debut on Feb. 22.

Dante Exum

Starting against Thunder Luka Doncic (ankle) is being held out of Thursday's game, but he will be re-evaluated before Sunday's game against the Nuggets. In 14 starts this season, Exum holds averages of 14.5 points, 4.4 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 three-pointers.

Luka Doncic

To be re-evaluated before Sunday Doncic is being held out of Thursday's game against the Thunder and didn't travel with the team, but his MRI came back clean and the injury is considered minor given the quick re-evaluation date. Fantasy managers can expect a bit more clarity when the Mavericks return home to Dallas ahead of their weekend clash with Denver.

Rayan Rupert

Available for Thursday This is good news for Portland, as they will be without Anfernee Simons (knee) on Thursday. Through seven March appearances, Rupert has averaged 3.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 13.3 minutes.

Jaylen Nowell

Highly efficient in G League win Nowell finished with the second-highest scoring total on the night for Stockton despite his bench role. The performance marked Nowell's second over 20 points in the last seven games, and it snapped him out of a slump that had seen him shoot a miserable 26.8 percent over his previous five contests.

Jalen Harris

Offensive standout in G League loss Harris's scoring total led Windy City and served as his largest point tally since Dec. 28. The 2020 second-round pick of the Raptors' offensive production extended his streak of double-digit scoring efforts to four games, and he now has a trio of multi-steal games in his last five contests.

Scoot Henderson

Starting against Knicks Anfernee Simons (knee) is taking the night off, but coach Chauncey Billups expects him back for Saturday's game against the Pelicans. As a starter this season, Henderson holds averages of 13.6 points, 5.6 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers.

Anfernee Simons

Ruled out for Thursday Simons will sit out his first game since Feb. 10, but coach Chauncey Billups implied that the Trail Blazers are just erring on the side of caution for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Simons played 43 minutes Wednesday against the Hawks, finishing with 36 points (10-23 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 11-11 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal. Scoot Henderson will draw the start in Simons' place.

Cedi Osman

Ruled out for Friday Osman will miss his fourth straight game Friday, and his minutes will continue to be divvied up amongst Malaki Branham and Dominick Barlow. Osman's next chance to play will come Sunday against the Nets.

Torrey Craig

Starting against Clippers The veteran forward was deemed available despite dealing with a nagging ankle problem, but he'll jump to the first unit with Coby White (hip) out. Craig should experience an uptick in minutes, but he's not expected to be a major asset in most fantasy formats.

Keldon Johnson

Available for Friday Johnson missed Tuesday's game against Houston due to illness, but he's completely off the injury report ahead of Friday's game. In his last outing against the Warriors on Monday, Johnson produced 16 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 30 minutes.

Kris Dunn

Ruled out for Friday Dunn will receive a maintenance day for the first leg of this back-to-back set, but he should be back in action Saturday night. With Dunn watching from the sidelines Friday, Talen Horton-Tucker could pick up some extra minutes and Kira Lewis might be able to get into the rotation.

Taylor Hendricks

Questionable to play Friday Hendricks logged a full practice Wednesday, and given the Jazz don't play until Friday, it seems he has a good chance of suiting up. The rookie out of UCF, who has missed the last three games with the injury, is averaging 9.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game over his previous six starts.

Lauri Markkanen

Won’t play Friday Markkanen will miss his fifth straight game Friday, but it's possible he could be back for Saturday's game against Minnesota. Markkanen was able to go through a limited practice on Thursday, and the Jazz are continuing to err on the side of caution.

Jalen Johnson

Questionable for Friday Johnson is at risk of missing his fourth consecutive game due to a right ankle sprain, which could leave Atlanta's frontcourt thin once again following Saddiq Bey's season-ending ACL tear Sunday. Vit Krejci has been called upon to step up, while Garrison Mathews has logged a 20-minute workload of late.

Jordan Clarkson

Won’t play Friday Clarkson didn't practice Wednesday due to the groin injury, so it's not surprising to see him out Friday, and his availability for the second half of the back-to-back against the Timberwolves, should be in question as well. Talen Horton-Tucker should be in line to see more minutes with Clarkson sidelined.

Patrick McCaw

Effective in loss McCaw shot 70 percent from the field Wednesday and managed to rack up three combined steals-plus-blocks. In 24 regular season appearances, McCaw is averaging 9.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals across 27.9 minutes.

Torrey Craig

Available to play Thursday Craig should be available for his usual minutes in the teens, but he's not a large enough part of the rotation to be considered a viable target in most leagues.

Chris Clarke

Nabs double-double Clarke saw a massive usage rate Wednesday, topping 10 field goals for the first time since Dec. 12 and tying his season high in assists. In his last four appearances, Clarke is averaging 8.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.5 steals across 25.8 minutes.

Bones Hyland

Starting for injured Harden Hyland has been a consistent part of the rotation over the past seven games, and it appears coach Tyronn Lue has seen enough to give him a chance at starting in place of Harden. Hyland has gotten the nod in two prior games this season, totaling 21 points, eight assists, two steals and one rebound in 66 minutes. Per 36 minutes, he's averaging 16.3 points, 5.4 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals. The Clippers will still have Kawhi Leonard (back) after an injury scare, however, so it won't be just up to Hyland and Paul George to generate first-unit offense.

Kawhi Leonard

Officially active Leonard is good to go for the front half of the Clippers back-to-back set. James Harden (shoulder) will be inactive, however, with Leonard averaging 23.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists in five games without Harden this season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Available to play Thursday Antetokounmpo was listed as probable on the initial injury report, so there was never much doubt about his status, but now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. Feel free to get him active.

James Harden

Out Thursday, Bones to start Harden has been healthier than usual, appearing in 59 consecutive games before this absence. Coach Tyronn Lue will go with Bones Hyland in the starting five to help make up for some playmaking, though the Clippers will at least have Kawhi Leonard (back) available after an injury scare.

MarJon Beauchamp

Ruled out Thursday Beauchamp will miss his third consecutive game due to back spasms, with his next opportunity to take the court coming Sunday against Phoenix. The second-year forward has been merely a fringe contributor in Milwaukee's rotation.

Julian Phillips

Won’t play Thursday Coby White (hip) will be joining Phillips on the sidelines Thursday, leaving Chicago very thin at point guard. Expect Ayo Dosunmu, Alex Caruso and Jevon Carter to get all the run they can handle, making all those guys reasonable targets in daily fantasy leagues. Phillips' next chance to play will come Saturday against the Wizards.

Malik Beasley

Unavailable Thursday Beasley will miss his first game since Dec. 17 due to back spasms. He will have until Sunday's game against Phoenix to heal. In his stead, Patrick Beverley, AJ Green and Pat Connaughton are likely in line for upticks in workload.

Patrick Beverley

Good to go Thursday Beverley gets a revenge game against the Philadelphia team that dealt him after 47 appearances this season. He could be in line for an enlarged workload with Malik Beasley (back) ruled out.

Coby White

Won’t play Thursday White is slated to miss his first game of the season Thursday evening, but the good news is that an MRI revealed White's hip injury to be "not severe," so he shouldn't be out too long. Expect more minutes for Jevon Carter and Ayo Dosunmu with White unavailable and more playmaking opportunities for DeMar DeRozan.

Kawhi Leonard

Warming up Thursday Leonard created a media frenzy by changing into street clothes and exiting the stadium after experiencing a flare-up during Tuesday's loss to Minnesota, but it appears to be a minor issue. Prior to his back spasms designation, Leonard had been nursing a groin strain. Lower body injuries are more concerning given Leonard's track record of knee/ankle management, so he tentatively appears on track to suit up Thursday with that in the rearview mirror.

Kristaps Porzingis

Regarded as day-to-day Porzingis is on the mend despite missing three consecutive games due to a right hamstring strain. Karalis relays that Porzingis is feeling better by the day, which should rule out an extended absence for the 28-year-old. That being said, with Boston controlling a 9.5-game lead in the Eastern Conference, an abundance of caution could be used on the big man's health.

Nassir Little

Good to go Thursday Little expressed confidence Thursday morning that he would be able to suit up, and he is officially available for a prime-time matchup against a Celtics team lacking Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring). Little has averaged just 2.0 points and 2.0 rebounds and 8.7 minutes across his last three healthy appearances.

Eric Gordon

Ruled out Thursday Gordon's next opportunity to take the court comes Friday as Phoenix closes a back-to-back against Charlotte. Nassir Little (knee) has been cleared for action Thursday, leaving Gordon and Josh Okogie (abdomen) as Phoenix's lone absences.

Jaylen Brown

Set to play Thursday Brown has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday despite dealing with a left hip contusion. Brown will likely reclaim his starting spot from Sam Hauser against Phoenix.

Quentin Grimes

Ruled out for Friday With Grimes watching from the sidelines Friday night, there will be more minutes available for Evan Fournier and Marcus Sasser, with Sasser being the more attractive target between the two. Grimes next chance to play will come Sunday in a rematch with the Heat.

Amari Bailey

Cleared for action Bailey has not logged NBA action since Feb. 9, but he will be available for Friday's contest. Bailey has been extremely involved at the G League level, however, with his 21.6 possessions per game ranking sixth among all G League players.

Cade Cunningham

Questionable for Friday Cunningham doesn't appear to have suffered a new injury, but Detroit could opt to play it cautiously due to a left knee issue that continues to bother the 22-year-old guard. If Cunningham is ruled out, Marcus Sasser, Evan Fournier and Malachi Flynn are candidates to receive increased playing time.

Ausar Thompson

Another absence coming Thompson will miss his third consecutive contest due to a medical ailment. His next opportunity to take the court comes Sunday in a rematch against Miami, which represents the start of a back-to-back set for the Pistons.

LaMelo Ball

Remains out Friday Ball is set to miss his 24th straight game Friday due to a right ankle injury. With Ball having no return timetable, Tre Mann and Vasilije Micic will likely continue to start in Charlotte's backcourt.

Bryce McGowens

Remaining out Friday McGowens' multi-game absence comes at an inopportune time for the second-year guard, as Cody Martin and LaMelo Ball are both amid extended absences due to ankle injuries. McGowens faces a quick turnaround time for his next opportunity to take the court Saturday against Philadelphia.

Duane Washington

Struggles versus South Bay Washington had a poor performance versus South Bay as he shot just 30.8 percent form the floor and 22.2 percent from deep. The two-way player also turned the ball over a team-high eight times.

Kai Jones

Set to sign 10-day deal with 76ers Jones will bring some emergency depth to the center position in Philly, but as long as Mo Bamba and Paul Reed are healthy, it'll be tough for Jones to earn enough minutes to impact fantasy hoops. For now, he can safely remain on the waiver wire in most formats.

Rayan Rupert

Added to injury report Rupert was dealing with right ankle soreness prior to Wednesday's victory over Atlanta, and he did not take the court despite being cleared for action. The rookie appears firmly on track to be available again, but there is no guarantee he'll feature in Portland's rotation Thursday, even with Jerami Grant (hamstring) and Jabari Walker (hip) inactive.

Jabari Walker

Won’t play Thursday Thursday will mark the fifth straight game on the sidelines for Walker, and with Jerami Grant (hamstring) joining him on the inactive list, guys like Toumani Camara, Matisse Thybulle and Dalan Banton will get all the run they can handle. Walker's next chance to play will come Saturday in New Orleans.

Jerami Grant

Out again Thursday A hamstring injury continues to bother Grant, making Thursday his fifth absence in seven games. Toumani Camara, Kris Murray and Dalano Banton remain strong candidates to see increased roles in Grant's absence.

Anfernee Simons

Questionable for Thursday Simons is in danger of missing his first game since Feb. 10 on Thursday due to a left knee injury. If Simons is ruled out, Scoot Henderson and Dalano Banton are candidates to receive increased playing time.

Jarace Walker

Good performance in close loss With Walker's performance Wednesday, he's appeared in five straight games -- the most of his career. Coach Rick Carlisle still doesn't seem to trust the rookie enough to give him meaningful run regularly, but it's encouraging to see him hold his own in a close game. The Pacers are ultimately trying to win games and make noise in the playoffs, so despite Walker being the No. 8 overall pick in 2023, he won't play if his coach doesn't believe he's contributing to winning ball. Per 36 minutes, the Houston product is averaging 13.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.3 blocks.

Jahmi'us Ramsey

Earns another 10-day Ramsey logged 19 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Pistons, supplying four points and seven rebounds but posting just 1-for-7 shooting from the field. Nonetheless, Ramsey has pedigree as a multi-level scorer in the G League, so the Raptors will keep him around until a decision must be made on his rest-of-season status by March 24.

Bam Adebayo

Probable for Friday Adebayo has emerged from Wednesday's 100-88 home loss to the Nuggets with a bruised back, but it's nothing that's expected to prevent him from appearing in his 40th straight game. The All-Star center is in the middle of a five-game cold stretch, averaging just 14.0 points on 40.6 percent from the field and 52.0 percent from the free-throw line. Encouragingly, he's still put up 11.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks in 34.4 minutes per game. Even though Adebayo is likely to play, the Heat will still be shorthanded, as Tyler Herro (foot) and Kevin Love (heel) remain on the shelf.

Kevin Love

Won’t play Friday Love did not travel with the team to commence a four-game road trip starting Friday in Detroit, which jeopardizes his status for ensuing contests in a rematch versus Detroit on Sunday as well as and Monday's contest in Philadelphia. Love has not played since Feb. 27 due to a bruised right heel.

Max Christie

Minuscule impact in loss Since the All-Star break, Christie's role has been reduced significantly, averaging 2.8 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 9.4 minutes. This is nearly half of what the 21-year-old was averaging prior to the break at 5.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 17.2 minutes. Expect Christie's playing time to remain limited so long as D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves stay healthy.

Coby White

Diagnosed with mild hip strain While White is officially listed as questionable Thursday due to right hip soreness, Wojanrowski's phrasing implies that he will sit out against the Clippers. However, it appears that White has avoided a serious injury and isn't expected to be sidelined for a significant period.

Julian Phillips

Deemed questionable Thursday Phillips continues to deal with right foot soreness but was able to play through it Wednesday. However, Chicago could opt to play it cautiously on the second leg of a back-to-back Thursday.

Brandon Williams

Out again Thursday Williams will be sidelined by a sprained left wrist. His next opportunity to take the court comes Sunday versus Denver, although he has not logged NBA action since Feb. 14.

Coby White

Iffy against Clippers White is in danger of missing his first game of the season Thursday after suffering a hip injury late in Wednesday's overtime win over Indiana. If White is ruled out, Jevon Carter and Onuralp Bitim are candidates to receive increased playing time.

Torrey Craig

Injury report mainstay Craig has routinely been on the injury report of late while Chicago manages his lingering sprained right ankle, but he has suited up in four consecutive contests. Craig's probable designation is an encouraging sign in the second half of a back-to-back set Thursday.

Ben Simmons

Goes under knife Simmons discectomy will work to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back. Removing part of the problematic disc in Simmons' lower spine addresses the root cause of the series of injuries that limited him to just 15 appearances this season. The 27-year-old has suited up for just 57 contests across the last three campaigns, and his body breaking down has been a serious matter over that span. Simmons teases rare two-way play at his size for a ballhandler, but a lengthy rehab and re-strengthening process will now ensue in advance of the 2024-25 campaign -- for which he is owed $40.3 million by Brooklyn in the final year of his contract.

Justin Holiday

Poor shooting night in win Since being moved back to the bench Feb. 22, Holiday has averaged 3.6 points, 1.6 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 13.4 minutes. While Holiday is averaging fewer minutes than before, the swingman is shooting an efficient 50.0 percent from the field to complement 40.0 percent from deep. Expect the 34-year-old's minutes to remain limited so long as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope stays healthy.

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

Decrease in playing time Since being upgraded to a standard two-year contract Feb. 16, the 23-year-old has appeared in seven out of the Pelicans' last 10 contests, averaging 2.3 points and 1.6 rebounds in 8.0 minutes. These numbers are a step back from Robinson-Earl's 21 appearances under a two-way contract, where the big man averaged 3.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 10.0 minutes. Expect Robinson-Earl to continue receiving minimal playing time, fighting for minutes with Cody Zeller behind Jonas Valanciunas and Larry Nance.

Obadiah Noel

Productive versus South Bay Noel shot an efficient 58.3 percent from the floor and ended up scoring the second most points on the team. Through 37 appearances this season, the 24-year-old is currently averaging 12.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists.

D.J. Carton

Another absence coming Carton's absence streak will extend to five games Friday due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's rematch with Orlando.

Gary Trent

Questionable for Friday Trent is at risk of missing a third consecutive game due to a right groin strain. His ultimate status will have ripple effects for Toronto's rotation, as Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Jordan Nwora and Jahmi'us Ramsey all represent young options getting run for the Raptors of late.

RJ Barrett

Won’t play against Orlando Barrett will miss his second straight contest Friday due to personal reasons. Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji and Bruce Brown should continue to receive increased playing time in his absence. Barret's next chance to suit up is Sunday's rematch with Orlando.

Luka Doncic

Unavailable Thursday Doncic being ruled out for Thursday's contest less than 24 hours after tweaking his hamstring in Wednesday's win over Golden State is unsurprising, as the 25-year-old was clearly hobbled. He'll have until Sunday against Denver to recover. In the meantime, Tim Hardaway is averaging 25.4 points on 18.4 shots per game across seven contests that Doncic has missed this season, but he has struggled to find offensive rhythm of late.

Richaun Holmes

Ruled out Thursday Holmes will miss his third straight game Thursday due to a left toe sprain. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Chicago.

Mamadi Diakite

Gets 10-day from New York Diakite compiled 12 points across 16 minutes in three appearances with San Antonio in January, and he'll get a second NBA opportunity with the Knicks. Prior to his brief Spurs tenure, Diakite played a consistent role for New York's G League affiliate, producing 0.929 points off 9.2 possessions per game through 23 appearances, which ranked in the 60th percentile among all G League players. He profiles as end-of-bench jumbo-wing and forward depth.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Added to injury report Antetokounmpo entering game days with a probable designation has been normal activity of late. Right knee tendonitis and Achilles soreness have been listed as the previous culprits, so Thursday's injury being hamstring soreness is notable. That being said, the 29-year-old is firmly on track to play Thursday.

Deandre Ayton

Scores season-high 33 points Anfernee Simons led the way for the Trail Blazers in the scoring column, but Ayton was massive on both ends of the court and delivered his best performance of the campaign. The 33 points were a season-high mark for him, and it was also the fourth time he grabbed 19 or more boards -- with two of those coming during the current month. Ayton is averaging 21.4 points and 13.8 rebounds across his last 10 appearances.

Scoot Henderson

Struggles badly despite win The Trail Blazers came out on top Wednesday, but Henderson had another woeful performance, and the rookie continues to alternate good performances with some really poor ones. The play of other rookies from this class has done nothing but single out Henderson's struggles even more, and it's safe to say he hasn't lived up to his status of being the third overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. He's averaging 13.0 points and 4.8 assists, though shooting a mere 37.5 percent from the field, since the beginning of January, a span in which he's also missed 10 games due to injuries.

Anfernee Simons

Explodes for 36 points in win Simons reached the 30-point mark for the third time this month, and he continues to prove he can carry the team offensively when the situation calls for it. Simons has been on a tear lately and has been averaging 24.9 points, 6.9 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game since the beginning of March.

De'Andre Hunter

Struggles with shot Wednesday Hunter struggled badly from the field and needed 12 shots to score 11 points. Hunter seems set to end the season as a bench option, and even though he's expected to deliver decent scoring figures going forward based on his usage rate with the second unit, it's worth noting the inconsistency of his bench role limits his fantasy upside.

Brandon Ingram

Pops for 20 against Cavs The Pelicans' offense was a two-man show Wednesday, as Ingram and Zion Williamson (33 points) were the only two New Orleans players to score more than 11. Ingram had averaged just 12.0 points over the prior three contests, and he may not be completely over the ankle injury that cost him the first two games coming out of the All-Star break -- he hasn't attempted more than two three-pointers in five straight games. Despite that reduction in long-range attempts, since his return Ingram is averaging 20.8 points, 5.9 assists, 5.6 boards, 1.1 threes and 0.8 steals.

Clint Capela

Records double-double in loss Capela was active on both ends of the court en route to his third consecutive double-double, and he's now achieved that feat in four of his six appearances this month. Capela might be experiencing a decrease in both numbers and usage rate, but he's still on pace to average a double-double for the seventh straight season, which speaks volumes of his consistency.

Dejounte Murray

Huge effort not enough Wednesday Murray ended just one point away from tying his career-best scoring output, but not even this effort was enough to lift the Hawks to victory over a struggling Trail Blazers team. Murray has been taking over on offense for the Hawks ever since Trae Young (finger) got sidelined, and he's averaging a robust stat line of 25.7 points, 8.0 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game since the end of the All-Star break.

D'Angelo Russell

Inconsequential in loss Russell found no offensive rhythm Wednesday despite the Lakers shooting 43.8 percent from deep as a team. Russell only committed two turnovers and posted a minus-4 net rating despite a 13-point defeat, so Wednesday's outing is best perceived as a night when his shots just didn't fall.

Zion Williamson

Pours in 33 in Wednesday’s loss The 23-year-old forward topped 30 points for the first time since the All-Star break, but only two other Pelicans even scored in double digits on the night. Williamson continues to have trouble with consistency, but his upside remains undeniable. Over the last 10 games, the first overall pick in the 2019 Draft is averaging 22.0 points, 6.6 boards, 6.3 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 54.7 percent from the floor.

Sam Merrill

Just misses double-double The nine assists were a career high for the 27-year-old guard, as Merrill played at least 18 minutes for the eighth straight game. That could end up being the high point of his latest run, however -- with Donovan Mitchell back on the court after missing the first seven of those games, there won't be as big a role available for Merrill in the Cleveland backcourt. He's proven he can make a contribution, but it might take another injury to put him back on the fantasy radar,

Jonathan Kuminga

Leads Warriors in scoring Kuminga carried Golden State offensively, but his efforts were not enough, and the team ended up losing against a Mavericks squad that had to deal with the departure of Luka Doncic (hamstring) midway through the contest. Kuminga continues to deliver when called upon duty, and he's becoming more and more reliable on the offensive end of the court. He's averaging 20.6 points per game across seven March appearances, and it wouldn't be a stretch to consider him the Warriors' go-to player on offense for the time being.

LeBron James

Off his game Wednesday James did not score until the second quarter of Wednesday's contest, failing to hit his threes or convert at the basket -- although his propensity to get downhill was on display in the first quarter to no avail. He also posted five turnovers in an uncharacteristically subpar all-around performance. James could have fueled for a big bounce-back Saturday against Golden State.

Jarrett Allen

New career high in double-doubles The double-double was the 33rd of the season for Allen, a new career high, and his fifth in the last six games. The 25-year-old center is averaging 19.8 points, 13.0 boards, 2.3 assists and 1.3 blocks over that stretch while shooting 57.1 percent from the floor, but with Donovan Mitchell now back in the lineup, Allen likely won't need to carry as much of the scoring load for the Cavs.

Darius Garland

Big double-double against Pels Donovan Mitchell returned from a seven-game absence Wednesday, but it was Garland who still carried the offensive load in the Cavs' backcourt. It was the third double-double of the season for Garland, all three of which have come since the All-Star break. Over 13 games during that stretch, the fifth-year guard is averaging 20.8 points, 7.2 assists, 4.1 threes, 2.8 boards and 1.2 steals while shooting 46.5 percent from beyond the arc, but once Mitchell gets back up to speed, Garland's usage will tick back down.

Rui Hachimura

Posts 20-point outing Hachimura struck with precision Wednesday. His extremely efficient outing pushed his recent performance in 19.0 points on 59.3 percent shooting off 13.5 shots across his last four games. Cam Reddish (ankle) has yet to consistently re-enter the rotation, but that is a potential factor in Hachimura's role moving forward.

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Sniffs double-double Jackson-Davis finished just one rebound shy of recording a double-double, and he continues to impact both ends of the court as a starter. All signs point to him keeping that role for the foreseeable future, as the Warriors are not expected to tweak their lineup until Stephen Curry (ankle) is ready to return.

Klay Thompson

Poor shooting display Wednesday Thompson struggled badly from the field and missed 10 of his 13 shots, including five of his three-point attempts. Even though Thompson delivered some impressive performances off the bench, and knowing he shouldn't post these numbers on a regular basis going forward, it's clear he's struggling when tasked with a bigger role on offense. He'll hope to bounce back against the Lakers on Saturday.

Dereck Lively

Close to double-double off bench Lively missed just two shots from the field and came just two rebounds shy of recording a double-double despite logging just 20 minutes off the bench. Lively lost his starting role at the hands of Daniel Gafford, who's riding an unprecedented efficient stretch, but Lively should continue to see decent minutes off the bench. The move to a bench role certainly limits his fantasy upside going forward, though.

Franz Wagner

Busy on defense Wednesday The third-year forward posted his best steals total since Feb. 14 while supplying his usual steady offense. Wagner has scored in double digits in 10 of 11 games since the All-Star break, averaging 15.5 points, 4.9 boards, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals over that stretch, but he's struggled to find his shot from the outside, going 7-for-43 (16.3 percent) from three-point range.

Austin Reaves

Booms Wednesday Reaves entered Wednesday's game averaging just 10.7 points across three prior meetings versus Sacramento this season, so it's nice to see the 25-year-old erupt against an exploitable defense. Wednesday marked his fourth game with 25-plus points this season -- matching his total from last season -- and Reaves is averaging 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists on 52.6 percent shooting across his last four contests.

Daniel Gafford

Swats seven shots Wednesday Gafford was efficient on both ends of the court, making each of his five field goal attempts, crashing the glass and helping defensively. Undoubtedly, the blocks tally stands out, and he ended just one shy of tying his career-high mark in that department. The efficiency also merits a mention, as he's now gone five straight games without missing a single field goal. He'll have a tough time extending that streak Thursday against Chet Holmgren and the Thunder.

Paolo Banchero

Leads charge in Wednesday’s win The Magic features a very balanced attack that saw all five starters plus two bench players score in double digits, but Banchero led the way. The reigning Rookie of the Year has topped 20 points in six of seven games since missing a couple contests in late February due to an illness, averaging 24.0 points, 6.4 boards, 5.7 assists and 1.3 threes over that stretch while shooting 51.7 percent from the floor.

Kyrie Irving

Sniffs triple-double in win Irving took over the contest when Luka Doncic left with a hamstring injury, and he did his best impersonation of the latter, ending just two rebounds shy of a triple-double and taking over the game from the point guard position. Irving is expected to experience a massive uptick in usage rate if Doncic is forced to miss time, which seems likely for, at least, the Thursday matchup at Oklahoma City in the second half of a back-to-back.

Harrison Barnes

Gets buckets Wednesday Barnes is on fire from beyond the arc, compiling 11-for-18 shooting from deep across his last two games, with Wednesday representing his fifth occasion of the season posting at least five made threes. Barnes' workload has fluctuated of late, and he isn't contributing much outside of the scoring column, but he is carrying serious shooting momentum into Saturday's game against the Knicks

Dorian Finney-Smith

Workload declines Wednesday After playing more than 30 minutes in six straight games coming into Wednesday, Finney-Smith saw his court time decline as Cameron Johnson rejoined the frontcourt rotation. Finney-Smith had averaged 12.0 points, 4.8 boards, 3.0 assists, 2.5 threes and 1.0 steals in 35.2 minutes a contest while getting that elevated workload, but it looks like his run of modest fantasy utility might have come to an end.

Keon Ellis

Plays well in start Ellis finished with a plus-6 net rating during his time on the court, which was the worst mark among Sacramento's starters, but he was efficient and active defensively in Wednesday's victory. Kevin Huerter (leg) was sidelined Wednesday, and Ellis' play likely secured a starting spot Saturday against the Knicks if Huerter is inactive again.

Cam Thomas

Leading scorer in loss The third-year guard topped 20 points for the third straight game since returning from an ankle/foot sprain, although Wednesday's output was his lowest of the three. Thomas appears to be locked into a starting spot for the Nets as long as he can continue to provide an offensive spark -- he's started 16 straight appearances dating back to Jan. 27, averaging 22.9 points, 4.0 boards, 3.5 assists, 2.6 threes and 1.1 steals during that time while shooting 42.4 percent from beyond the arc.

Domantas Sabonis

Controls the game Sabonis fueled a 44:38 team rebounding advantage for Sacramento on Wednesday, while facilitating with only two turnovers as the Kings notched back-to-back quality wins. He continues to profile as one of the top do-it-all players in the league.

Tony Snell

Adds 19 points off bench Snell was able to reach double figures in the scoring column for the first time since Feb. 22, and he did so with a sizeable uptick in playing time. The veteran guard was locked in from downtown in this one, scoring 12 of his 19 points from deep. Despite this strong showing, Snell is averaging 5.8 points and 3.1 rebounds through 43 appearances this season.

Keegan Murray

Double-double in win Murray continues to rain in threes while playing at home, with his three-point efficiency rising to 42.5 percent on 6.5 triples per game when the Kings are in Sacramento. Wednesday represented his fifth double-double of the season and his first since Feb. 11.

DJ Steward

Keeps on rolling in G League Steward clearly didn't have his shot working from beyond the arc, but he still managed to knock down 52 percent of his attempts from the field on the way to a team-high 34 points. The 22-year-old also reached double figures in assists for the first time this season, notching his fourth double-double on the year and his second over the last six games.

Jordan Walsh

Back in action Walsh was held out of Monday's contest while recovering from an illness, but he was back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup. He saw a slight decrease in playing time but wasn't shy on the offensive end, hoisting up double-digit shot attempts for the second time in three March appearances. Walsh has also recorded at least one steal in five straight games.

Bryson Williams

Balanced outing off bench in loss Williams provided a spark off the bench in Tuesday's defeat, posting a bench-high-tying point total while leading all bench players in rebounds in just under 20 minutes on the second unit. Williams has averaged 10.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 24.7 minutes in 27 G League contests.

Moussa Diabate

Top rebounder in double-double Diabate led all players in Tuesday's contest in rebounds while ending as one of four Ontario players with 10 or more points en route to a double-double performance. Diabate has averaged 15.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.2 steals over 30.4 minutes in 13 G League contests.

Xavier Moon

Reaches 20 points in G League loss Moon led all Ontario players in shots made while handing out a team-high-tying assist total and finishing as one of two players with 20 or more points to boost the Clippers offensively. Moon has averaged 20.1 points, 6.5 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.4 steals over 32.5 minutes in 14 G League contests.

Jordan Miller

Top scorer in G League defeat Miller led all Ontario players in scoring to go along with a handful of rebounds and a team-leading pair of steals en route to ending as one of two players with 20 or more points in a losing effort. Miller has led the way for the Clippers this G League season, averaging 20.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.2 steals over 30.4 minutes in 20 outings.

Elijah Harkless

Misses game with hamstring injury Harkless was one of two Ontario players inactive during Tuesday's defeat while recovering from a hamstring injury. Harkless, who has dealt with a few injury issues this season, has averaged 11.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals over 22.6 minutes in 20 G League contests.

Javonte Cooke

Strong from deep in defeat Cooke had a strong game from deep, connecting on a trio of threes to go along with a handful of rebounds while ending as one of four Wolves with 15 or more points in a losing effort. Cooke has averaged 16.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 steals over 34.6 minutes in 26 appearances.