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Richards is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Celtics due to right shoulder soreness.

Richards posted one point (0-2 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, an assist and two blocks in 16 minutes during the first half, but Grant Williams started the second half in Richards' absence. With Mark Williams (back) still out, Williams will likely play the bulk of his minutes at center, while Taj Gibson could also join the rotation.

Theis (ankle) is available but will play off the bench during Friday's game against the Pacers, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Theis played only five minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Warriors before sustaining an ankle injury. While he's fine to play Friday, the veteran will make way for rookie Yves Missi, who'll be making his first career start.

Missi will start Friday's game against the Pacers, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Missi will make his first career start, replacing Daniel Theis in the starting lineup. Missi was held scoreless in 12 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's loss to the Warriors. However, in his first four appearances, he averaged 8.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 21.8 minutes per game.

Theis (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Theis played only five minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Warriors before sustaining an ankle injury. However, the issue was minor, and he's expected to be in the starting lineup Friday. Despite being a starter, Theis averaged only 18.8 minutes per game through his first four regular-season appearances.

Missi (hip) is available for Friday's game versus the Pacers.

Missi has been upgraded from questionable to available despite dealing with a right lower abdominal bruise, as expected. The rookie center is averaging 6.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 blocks in 19.8 minutes across his five appearances this season.

Claxton isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Bulls, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

While Claxton is available for Friday's contest, Ben Simmons will draw another start at center. The Nets are playing it cautiously with Claxton's hamstring injury, but he should return to the starting five soon.

Turner (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Turner shakes off a questionable tag and will return to action following a one-game absence. In four regular-season appearances, he's averaged 15.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 30.5 minutes per game.

Kornet is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Hornets, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Kornet will replace Al Horford (rest) in the starting lineup Friday. While Kornet has yet to play at least 20 minutes in a game this season, he should receive an uptick in playing time against Charlotte.

Wagner is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

Wagner will replace Wendell Carter (knee) in the starting lineup Friday. Across his first five appearances this season, Wagner is averaging 11.0 points and 4.4 rebounds in 15.2 minutes but should see an uptick in playing time against Cleveland.

Carter (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Carter is a late scratch due to right knee tendonitis. The 25-year-old has averaged 8.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals-plus-blocks across 29.8 minutes per game in five regular-season appearances (all starts). Jonathan Isaac and Moritz Wagner are candidates to pick up more playing time in Carter's absence, though his next chance to suit up will come Sunday against Dallas.