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Ayton (knee) will play in Friday's game against the Mavericks, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

Ayton is returning from a one-game absence due to a knee issue. The star big man should have no limits on his playing time Friday. Ayton has averaged 16.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 0.9 blocks and 0.9 steals in 27.8 minutes per game across his last nine appearances.

Davis (calf) will play in Friday's game against the Lakes, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Davis is ready to return from a 14-game absence with a calf strain, and he's expected to have a minutes restriction, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports. The expectation is also that the superstar big man will sit out Saturday against the Clippers. Davis has averaged 20.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks in five games this season.

Davis (calf) is expected to play Friday against the Lakers, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

This has been the game that Davis has circled on his calendar for a potential return. He's been sidelined for roughly one month, so it's fair to expect restrictions in his first game back. Additionally, it's hard to imagine him being allowed to play in the second leg of this back-to-back set Saturday against the Clippers.

Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Porzingis was a very late addition to the injury report, presumably after waking up under the weather. If Porzingis can't go, Onyeka Okongwu would likely have a higher floor in fantasy, and Mouhamed Gueye could pick up some backup center minutes for Atlanta.

Ayton (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Ayton has missed the Lakers' last two games due to a right knee contusion. It appears the eighth-year center is on track to play Friday, and Ayton's return would likely send Jaxson Hayes back to the bench. Across nine games in November, Ayton has averaged 16.0 points on 74.7 percent shooting, 8.8 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.9 steals over 27.8 minutes per game.

Bagley (hip) is not on the injury report and should be considered available for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Bagley didn't play against the Hawks on Tuesday, but he's now set to return after a three-game absence. Bagley will compete with Tristan Vukcevic for backup minutes at center behind Alex Sarr.

Embiid (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Nets.

Embiid is working his way back from a knee injury, but the star big man isn't yet ready to play Friday. Embiid has been limited to individual and conditioning work this week, so it seems he might have to clear a few more hurdles before being cleared to play. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Hawks.

Allen (finger) is probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Allen is expected to return from a three-game absence Friday. With this news, Nae'Qwan Tomlin, Jaylon Tyson and Larry Nance could be less involved for Cleveland.

Vucevic (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets.

Vucevic remains day-to-day after missing Monday's game against the Pelicans. With Friday being the front end of a back-to-back set, it's possible that Vucevic will be held out for at least one of the two games.

Sengun ended with 16 points (7-18 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 104-100 win over the Warriors.

The fifth-year center continues to supply incredibly consistent production from the Rockets' frontcourt. Sengun has scored at least 14 points with no fewer than five boards and five assists in 16 straight games to begin the season, but he's mixed in plenty of ceiling performances to go along with that rock-steady floor. On the season, Sengun's averaging 22.0 points, 9.4 rebounds, 7.1 assists, 1.2 threes, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks in 36.6 minutes a contest.