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Richards (foot) is out for Friday's game versus the Magic.

Richards' absence streak will extend to three games Friday after being downgraded from questionable to out with right foot plantar fascia discomfort. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with the Thunder.

Badji (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Washington.

Badji was questionable for Friday's matchup, but he'll be unable to suit up due to his lower back soreness. However, his absence shouldn't impact the rotation.

Jokic (hip) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.

Jokic is expected to play Saturday despite continuing to deal with left hip inflammation. However, it appears that the superstar big man is no longer battling a wrist injury, as just his hip ailment was listed on the injury report.

Holmes (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Holmes was questionable for Friday's matchup, and he'll be forced to miss a fifth consecutive game due to a left big toe contusion. Tristan Vukcevic and Eugene Omoruyi should continue to see increased playing time against Portland, while Holmes' next chance to suit up will be Sunday against the Raptors.

Coach Rick Carlisle said Turner, who's officially listed as questionable due to a finger injury, is expected to play Friday against the Thunder, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Turner missed Wednesday's loss in Brooklyn due to the right finger sprain he suffered in the game prior, but he's on track to return Friday. In March (19 games), Turner averaged 16.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.2 assists in 26.9 minutes per game.

Embiid is questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to left knee injury recovery.

Embiid has appeared in back-to-back matchups following a 29-game absence, totaling 53 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, four steals and one block in 62 minutes. The 76ers also won both of those contests. Tyrese Maxey (hip), Tobias Harris (knee) and Mo Bamba (illness) are also questionable for Saturday, so it's unclear what Philadelphia's rotation will look like at this point.

Bamba (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Bamba is in danger of missing his third straight contest due to a non-COVID illness. If Bamba is ruled out, Paul Reed will likely receive increased playing time.

Kleber is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Warriors due to back spasms.

It's unclear when Kleber suffered his injury, but he is in danger of missing his first contest since Feb. 28 on Friday. If Kleber is ruled out, Dwight Powell, Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington are candidates to receive increased playing time.

Plumlee accumulated two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds and one block over 13 minutes during Thursday's 102-100 victory over the Nuggets.

In 17 appearances since the All-Star break, Plumlee has averaged 3.6 points and 3.6 rebounds in 9.6 minutes while shooting 53.8 percent. This is a step back from before the break, when the 34-year-old averaged 6.5 points and 5.8 rebounds in 17.6 minutes on 65.5 percent shooting. Unless Ivica Zubac is sidelined, Plumlee is not expected to carry much fantasy value, especially considering he's competing with Daniel Theis for backup minutes.

Powell recorded two points (1-1 FG, 0-1 FT) and three rebounds in eight minutes during Thursday's 109-95 victory over the Hawks.

Powell hasn't seen meaningful playing time since the trade deadline Feb. 8, which coincides with the Mavericks acquiring Daniel Gafford from the Wizards. Powell is firmly behind Gafford and Maxi Kleber in the big man rotation, even with Dereck Lively expected to miss time due to a right knee injury. The last time Powell scored in double digits was Dec. 28 against the Timberwolves.