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Allen (knee) is listed as out for Friday's game against Atlanta.

The Cavaliers are gearing up for the postseason, so Allen will take the night off Friday. With Thomas Bryant (calf) also sidelined, Evan Mobley will presumably slide over to the middle, while Larry Nance is expected to see more action off the bench.

Bryant (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Bryant is in line for a third straight absence as a result of a left calf strain, and the fact that he continues to be ruled out a full day ahead of tipoff isn't a great sign. He'll have one final opportunity for regular-season action Sunday against Washington.

Missi (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics.

Missi is slated to miss his second game in a row while on the mend from a right hand sprain. He'll have one more chance to take the floor this season Sunday in Minnesota.

The Hornets announced Thursday that Hall underwent a procedure to address a fractured right ankle and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.

Hall sustained the injury in the G League Greensboro Swarm's playoff win over the Maine Celtics on March 31. The big man appeared in 19 regular-season games (two starts) with Charlotte, averaging 4.5 points and 3.9 rebounds in 11.3 minutes per contest. He's signed to a two-way deal with the Hornets and is slated to return next season.

The 76ers announced Thursday that Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and needs to undergo surgery.

Embiid was ruled out with an illness ahead of Thursday's game against Houston, but now he's been diagnosed with more than just a minor ailment. It's unclear how much time the star big man will need to miss, though more information about his timeline for a return to the court should come to light once the procedure is completed. With Embiid's status up in the air, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond will hold down the fort at center in the meantime.

Bassey (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Bassey is expected to play through a sprained left ankle Thursday. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out, Bassey is lined up to take on the No. 2 center gig behind Draymond Green after posting a double-double in 27 minutes during Tuesday's win over the Kings.

Valanciunas racked up 14 points (6-6 FG, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and two blocks in 13 minutes during Wednesday's 136-119 win over the Grizzlies.

It was an incredibly efficient outing by Valanciunas, who has managed to total 48 points in just 42 minutes covering his past four appearances. The veteran center still hasn't logged at least 15 minutes since the March 17 win over the 76ers, and Aaron Gordon has effectively taken most of the backup center minutes while also serving as Denver's starting power forward.

Hartenstein finished with 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 128-110 victory over the Clippers.

The Thunder might be scaling back Hartenstein's workload to preserve the big man for the postseason. Hartenstein has averaged 6.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in just 17.3 minutes per tilt in his last four games, shooting 73.3 percent from the floor.

Beringer posted nine points (4-10 FG, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 132-120 loss to the Magic.

The Timberwolves rested multiple players, including Rudy Gobert. Naz Reid started and saw 24 minutes, while Beringer soaked up the backup center minutes and made the most of his rare opportunity.

Embiid (illness) won't play in Thursday's game against Houston, per Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com.

After not being on the initial injury report, Embiid presumably woke up under the weather Thursday and was scratched from the lineup. Adem Bona and Andre Drummond figure to split the center minutes evenly against the Rockets.