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Brown (wrist) tallied seven points (3-3 FG, 1-3 FT) and one rebound in nine minutes Friday in the Trail Blazers' 122-92 win over the Grizzlies.

Brown had been sidelined since early January after requiring surgery to address a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist, but he was back in action Friday and ended up slotting into the rotation with Deandre Ayton (hand) sidelined. Brown ended up playing ahead of Ibou Badji as the primary backup to fill-in starting center Duop Reath, but if Ayton is back in action for Saturday's game in Memphis, Brown would likely drop back out of the Trail Blazers' rotation.

Drummond ended with nine points (4-11 FG, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and one steal across 24 minutes during Friday's 113-97 loss to the Bucks.

Depending on the opponent, Drummond will find himself playing with the first unit to increase the team's overall size, and while using him was a wise move against Cleveland's imposing frontcourt, the Bulls reverted to Alex Caruso on Friday to negative effect. The team has beaten the Cavaliers and the Timberwolves using the oversized set, so it will be interesting to see how Drummond will be used as they push for a playoff spot.

Vucevic was ejected from Friday's game versus the Bucks due to a flagrant foul on AJ Green. He finished with 17 points (8-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt), nine rebounds, three assists and one turnover in 34 minutes.

Tensions were high during the start of the fourth quarter, and Vucevic let his frustrations get the best of him. It was a hard foul, but there's no concern over a possible suspension for his fantasy managers.

Valanciunas recorded 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt), nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 26 minutes during Friday's 129-102 win over the Pacers.

Valanciunas led all Pelicans players in rebounds while ending as one of three players with 15 or more points and coming up one board shy of a double-double over just 25 minutes in a blowout victory. Valanciunas bounced back after struggling in his last two outings, as he reached double figures in scoring for the first time in three games.

Jackson had 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two steals over 18 minutes during Friday's 129-102 loss to New Orleans.

Jackson led all players in Friday's contest in rebounds while tallying a team-high-tying point total en route to posting the lone double-double of the night in extended time off the bench. Jackson, who saw extra time due to the blowout nature of the game, has hauled in 10 or more boards in three games this season, recording a double-double in all three of those outings.

Drummond will return to a reserve role in Friday's game versus the Bucks.

Drummond will return to the bench in favor of Alex Caruso, as the Bulls will opt to go with a smaller starting unit. The veteran big man is coming off a season-high 26 rebounds in the Bulls' previous game, but he figures to see a lessened workload with Caruso back.

Zubac (illness) won't play in Friday's game against the Wizards, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Zubac will miss his second straight game Friday, but he said that his condition is improving, which bodes well for his chances of playing in Sunday's game against Minnesota. Daniel Theis and Mason Plumlee will likely be asked to step up in Zubac's absence Friday.

Jemison will start at center in Friday's game versus Portland.

Jaren Jackson (quadriceps) is sitting out Friday, so Jemison should be in store for significant playing time as his replacement. The rookie hasn't appeared in a contest for Memphis since Feb. 15, as he has a limited number of games that he can appear in for the rest of the season while he's signed to a two-way contract. Over his seven appearances in February, Jemison averaged 5.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, 1.0 assists and 0.6 steals in 19.9 minutes.

Davis (Achilles) is probable for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Davis continues to battle soreness in both heels, so the probable tags are par for the course. For now, Davis' fantasy managers should be expecting him to suit up without any restrictions after he poured in 40 points versus the Wizards on Thursday.

Ayton (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Ayton has been downgraded from doubtful to out Friday due to a right hand sprain, as expected. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's rematch with the Grizzlies.