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Biyombo will start against the Cavaliers on Friday.

With Victor Wembanyama (calf) and Luke Kornet (ankle) sidelined, Biyombo will get the starting nod for the first time this season. The veteran center has appeared in just seven regular-season games this year, averaging 0.4 points and 0.9 rebounds in 6.9 minutes per contest.

Williams will start against the Pistons on Friday.

With Donovan Clingan (leg) sidelined, Williams will get the starting nod for the first time this season. Over his last five appearances, the 28-year-old big man has averaged 7.8 points and 7.0 rebounds across 18.6 minutes per contest.

Porzingis is active but not starting Friday's game against the Nuggets, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Porzingis has been cleared to return from a four-game absence due to illness, but he'll be under a minutes restriction and will come off the bench. He had started in all 12 of his appearances this season. Porzingis is averaging 18.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 blocks across 26.3 minutes per game. Onyeka Okongwu will start at center Friday.

Ware will start against the Magic on Friday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

After coming off the bench in four straight games, Ware will return to the first unit against Orlando. In 14 starts this season, the second-year center has averaged 12.9 points, 11.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks across 26.7 minutes per contest.

Kalkbrenner (ankle) is available and starting Friday's game against the Raptors.

Kalkbrenner will shed his questionable tag after sustaining a left ankle contusion in Wednesday's loss to the Knicks. Over his last five appearances (four starts), the rookie big man has averaged 7.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks across 26.2 minutes per game.

Adams will start Friday's game against the Suns, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Adams will step into the first unit due to the absence of Alperen Sengun (illness). In four starts this season, Adams has averaged 6.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 28.0 minutes. Friday night is the first leg of a back-to-back set, and Ime Udoka said pregame that Adams will be held out of Saturday's matchup with the Mavericks, per Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Sengun (illness) won't suit up for Friday's game versus the Suns, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

With Sengun unavailable, Steven Adams will draw the start and Clint Capela should be more involved in the rotation. The Rockets' next game comes Saturday versus the Mavs, and for now, Sengun should be considered questionable for that one.

Collins (wrist) will play Friday against the Pacers, and he will be limited to 20 minutes, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Collins is set to make his regular-season debut, and he'll be serving as Nikola Vucevic's primary backup. With Collins active, Lachlan Olbrich could get bumped from the rotation.

Williams (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Williams will shed his questionable tag due to left knee injury management after sitting out Wednesday's win over Cleveland. Over his last five outings, the big man has averaged 7.8 points and 7.0 rebounds across 18.6 minutes per contest. He could see a bump in minutes due to Donovan Clingan (leg) being sidelined against Detroit.

Clingan (leg) has been ruled out for Friday's game in Detroit.

With Clingan unavailable, Robert Williams and Duop Reath will have the opportunity for some extended minutes, and Yang Hansen might be able to get into the rotation. For now, Clingan should be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Memphis.