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Bassey (ankle) is probable to face the Kings on Friday.

Bassey is expected to continue to push through his ankle issue. During Thursday's game against the Lakers, he had 12 points (6-8 FG), 13 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 30 minutes off the bench. However, his role could shrink drastically Friday, as Al Horford (calf) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) are both expected to be available.

Porzingis (illness) is probable for Friday's game against the Kings.

Porzingis is on track to return from a two-game absence. Look for the Warriors to ease him back with a modest workload Friday.

Embiid underwent a successful appendectomy Thursday, and his timeline for a return to basketball activities is uncertain, per Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com.

While the door may be open for Embiid to return at some point during the playoffs if the 76ers go on a deep run, his regular season is over. The star big man had his workload managed all year long, finishing with averages of 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.2 blocks in 31.6 minutes per tilt in 38 games this season. Philadelphia is set to proceed with Adem Bona and Andre Drummond as its top center choices going forward.

Claxton (finger) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Claxton will miss a fourth straight game, and it's unlikely he'll suit up during Sunday's regular-season finale in Toronto. E.J. Liddell should draw another start at center in Claxton's absence.

Richards (elbow) is out for Friday's game against the Magic.

Richards will miss his ninth straight game, and there's been no indication that he's close to a return. Consider him doubtful for the season finale Sunday.

Olbrich (foot) is probable for Friday's matchup against the Magic.

Assuming Olbrich sees the floor, he could have a bigger role given that Guerschon Yabusele -- and many other Bulls frontcourt players -- are sidelined. Olbrich has seen double-digit minutes in five consecutive games, averaging 5.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 16.4 minutes.

Queta (toe) is probable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Queta is expected to push through this injury for the second leg of this back-to-back set. He double-doubled against the Knicks on Thursday with 10 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 24 minutes.

Reid (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets.

Presumably, the Timberwolves are contemplating a maintenance day for Reid here. He started in the absence of Rudy Gobert on Wednesday against the Magic and finished with 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals across 24 minutes.

Jackson-Davis (illness) is out for Friday's game against the Knicks, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Jackson-Davis is not a usual rotation player for Toronto, so his absence doesn't carry many fantasy implications. He's made 13 appearances since the All-Star break, playing double-digit minutes only once.

Powell (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Like Marvin Bagley (shoulder), Powell was a late addition to the injury report. If one or both players end up sitting out, the Mavericks may need to rely heavily on Moussa Cisse.