Towns (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the 76ers.

After missing the front end of this back-to-back set Thursday, Towns is expected back in the lineup. Presumably, the Knicks were just being cautious with Towns following their NBA Cup run. With Towns expected back, Ariel Hukporti will likely slide back to the bench after logging 27 minutes Thursday.

Embiid won't play Friday against the Knicks due to an illness and right knee injury management.

Despite going through shootaround, Embiid was unable to shake off his questionable tag. The 76ers may have been planning to hold Embiid out for Friday's contest all along, as he has yet to be cleared to play in both ends of back-to-back sets. Look for Andre Drummond to see the bulk of the minutes at center Friday, but Embiid could be back in the starting five Saturday versus the Mavericks.

Turner accumulated 21 points (6-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 31 minutes during Thursday's 111-105 loss to the Raptors.

Turner put on a solid display, scoring more than 20 points for the first time in nine games. His first season in Milwaukee hasn't gone as planned, but Turner is more than capable of stringing together a handful of excellent results and should continue to see increased usage until Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) returns to action.

Jemison ended with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 18 minutes during Thursday's 114-113 win over the Pacers.

Jemison took advantage of his few opportunities and recorded his most minutes this season. The Knicks were without Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) on Thursday, so it's unlikely Jemison, who's operating on a two-way deal, will take on a major role moving forward. However, he could be a reliable option for rebounds when included in the rotation.

Orlando recalled Wagner (knee) from the G League's Osceola Magic on Thursday.

Wagner hasn't played since December 2024 due to an ACL injury, but he's now aiming to return at some point in the current season. While not guaranteed to get minutes in the near future, Wagner has rejoined the NBA squad as he continues to ramp up his workload.

Huff ended Thursday's 114-113 loss to the Knicks with six points (2-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 18 minutes.

Huff recorded two blocks in Thursday's loss to the Knicks and now has at least two swats in 21 straight games, including 13 consecutive games with two or more blocks. The 28-year-old center also pulled down double-digit boards for the first time since Nov. 9 against the Warriors. The Virginia product has started the past nine games for the Pacers, averaging 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.4 blocks, 2.0 threes and 1.9 assists in 24.6 minutes per game over that stretch.

Carter supplied 26 points (11-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt), nine rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 126-115 loss to the Nuggets.

Carter was his team's most efficient shooter from the field, earning a season-high scoring total in Thursday's loss. He has started in each of the last nine contests, averaging 12.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game over that period. He'll look to extend a streak of three straight games with double-digit points in Utah on Saturday.

Embiid (illness) was present at Friday's morning shootaround, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Embiid remains questionable on the injury report for Friday's game against the Knicks, but it's a good sign for Philadelphia that he was able to get some shots up. Presumably, he'll make a decision after warmups. If he can't go, Andre Drummond would likely shoulder a considerable workload at center.

Adams logged six points (2-10 FG, 2-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Thursday's 133-128 overtime loss to the Pelicans.

Adams had a tough showing from the field, but he continues to be an elite source of rebounds with a sprinkle of defensive stats. Across 20 appearances, the center holds averages of 6.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks in 21.6 minutes per contest. That has him positioned just inside the top-200 players for per-game value in nine-category formats.

Holmgren produced 22 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Thursday's 122-101 win over the Clippers.

The fourth-year center continues to ramp up his production. Holmgren has scored at least 20 points in five of the last eight games, averaging 20.8 points, 8.0 boards, 1.8 threes, 1.4 assists and 1.4 blocks over that stretch while shooting 63.0 percent from the floor and an impressive 53.8 percent (14-for-26) from beyond the arc.