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Duren (thigh) exited Friday's 128-111 win over the Heat in the second quarter and did not return, finishing with four points (2-4 FG), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 10 minutes.

Duren was deemed questionable to return with a right thigh injury after exiting to the locker room, and he never checked back in. If the big man is forced to miss additional time, Paul Reed would likely step into the starting five. Duren's next chance to play will come Sunday at Philadelphia.

Beringer ended Friday's 115-93 win over the Magic with nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 FT) and nine rebounds over 15 minutes.

Beringer came within a whisker of his first double-double of the season, providing Minnesota with serviceable production as the backup center. It's been a modest start to the campaign for the sophomore, having now assumed the role of primary backup behind Rudy Gobert. Assuming Gobert remains healthy, Beringer should be considered nothing more than a rebound and blocks streamer.

Missi was helped to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Jazz due to an apparent left leg injury, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Zion Williamson appeared to collide with Missi's leg, and the 22-year-old center required assistance getting back to the locker room. If he's unable to return, Derik Queen figures to see increased playing time the rest of the way.

Carter put up 20 points (8-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 29 minutes in Friday's 115-93 loss to the Timberwolves.

Carter has been unconscious through the first two games of the season, converting 84.2 percent of his shot attempts and 57.1 percent of his long-range looks. These gaudy percentages aren't sustainable, but managers can certainly appreciate the torrid start to the year. Additionally, offseason addition Nikola Vucevic is clearly no threat to Carter's playing time, as he's logged just nine minutes through the first two games.

Ware ended Friday's 132-125 loss to the Bulls with 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and four rebounds in 15 minutes.

Ware logged just 15 minutes, this time without getting into foul trouble. Through two games, fantasy managers have every right to be underwhelmed, with Ware looking as though he is slated for a backup role as opposed to what was seen as a potential breakout opportunity. At this point, it's hard to justify dropping him, given we are still only two games into the season. However, should his role remain the same for the next week, moving on from him might need to be addressed more seriously.

Smith recorded 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 13 rebounds, one assist and three steals over 24 minutes during Friday's 132-125 victory over the Bucks.

Smith recorded a 14-and-13 double-double, adding three blocks, despite playing just 24 minutes. Zach Collins failed to see the floor, with Chicago opting to play Leonard Miller and, to a lesser extent, Noah Essengue, as small-ball center options. Nic Claxton remains without a specific timetable for his return from a hamstring injury, meaning Smith should be rostered in all formats moving forward.

Hayes won't start Friday's game against New Orleans.

Hayes got the starting nod in Wednesday's season-opening loss to Memphis, posting five points, six blocks, five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 26 minutes of action. However, the big man will come off the bench behind Jaren Jackson on Friday, with Ace Bailey entering the first unit.

Duren is questionable to return to Friday's game in Miami due to a right thigh injury.

Duren tweaked his thigh and immediately departed to the locker room. If he's not able to get back out there, John Collins and Paul Reed will benefit.

Duren exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Heat due to an apparent right knee injury, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Duren appeared to tweak his knee before walking back to the locker room. The big man can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

Adams (calf) is available for Friday's game against San Antonio.

Adams missed Wednesday's season-opening win over the Mavericks but will shed his questionable tag and return to action Friday. He's expected to operate as Alperen Sengun's primary backup.