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Len is in the Kings' starting lineup for Friday's game against Minnesota, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Len will make his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Friday due to DeMar DeRozan being sidelined with lower back tightness. Len has averaged just 7.4 minutes per game this season, so Friday's contest will give the 2013 first-round pick an opportunity to earn a bigger role in the Kings' rotation.

Huff is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Warriors, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Huff will return to the bench for this game with Brandon Clarke (toe) returning to the first unit. Huff is averaging 10.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game when coming off the bench in 11 appearances this season.

Clarke (toe) is available for Friday's game against the Warriors. He will start at center, according to Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Clarke missed Wednesday's game against the Lakers due to a toe injury, but he will make his return Friday from a one-game absence. Clarke started in the two games prior to his injury and averaged 7.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals over 17.0 minutes over that span.

Kessler (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Kessler will miss a third straight game due to a hip injury, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return for the second leg of a back-to-back against the Clippers on Sunday. John Collins will likely continue to start at center for as long as Kessler is sidelined.

Adams (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Adams was held out of Wednesday's game against the Clippers while recovering from a right knee injury, but he will be on the court for Friday's contest. Across five regular-season outings, Adams has averaged 3.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 13.6 minutes per game.

Sims will start Friday's game against the Nets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

With Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) a surprise scratch, Sims will make his first start of the season. Sims played 24 minutes during the season-opening loss to Boston, posting four points, nine rebounds and two blocks, but he's seen 16 or fewer minutes in every game since. He made 11 starts last season, averaging 4.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 22.7 minutes per game during those contests.

Davis (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Spurs, Edwin Garcia of sbnation.com reports.

Davis has been a mainstay on the injury report due to left plantar fasciitis and an eye injury. However, the big man will likely shoulder his normal workload Friday, especially with Rui Hachimura (ankle) ruled out.

Allen (lower leg) is available and starting in Friday's game against the Bulls, Sam Amico of HoopsWire.com reports.

Allen will continue to play through a left lower leg strain in Friday's matchup. The big man could see an increased role in the offensive scheme with Evan Mobley (illness) ruled out.

Nurkic (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.

Nurkic has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up for a second straight contest after a one-game absence due to the ankle issue. He posted three points, 11 rebounds, one assist and three steals in 22 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Kings.

Drummond (illness) is listed as available for Friday's matchup versus the Magic.

Drummond was a game-time decision for Friday's matchup while dealing with an illness, though he will seemingly suit up. The veteran big man could operate under a minutes restriction with Joel Embiid back and Guerschon Yabusele coming off the bench as well.