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

The veteran big man is in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive game with a hip flexor. Clint Capela would likely take on the backup center role if Adams is out, with Tari Eason also being a candidate to soak up additional center minutes behind Alperen Sengun in this case.

Davis (calf) is unlikely to play in Friday's game against Memphis.

Davis is considered day-to-day with a low-grade calf strain, but he's not likely to suit up Friday. With the superstar big man in line for a fourth consecutive absence, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford should both play an expanded role.

Wagner (knee) won't play Friday against Boston.

Wagner has yet to debut this season and remains without a timetable for a return. Consider him doubtful at best for Sunday's rematch against Boston.

Tillman (personal) is out for Friday's game at the Magic, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Tillman has appeared in seven of Boston's nine games to open the season for an average of 8.7 minutes per contest, so his absence won't carry many fantasy implications.

Adebayo (toe) won't play in Friday's game against the Hornets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

After leaving Wednesday's 122-112 loss to Denver, Adebayo has been diagnosed with a sprained left toe and is considered day-to-day. The star big man has a quick turnaround if he wants to suit up for Saturday's matchup against Portland. Kel'el Ware is the most likely candidate to replace Adebayo in the starting lineup and should see a spike in fantasy value, while Nikola Jovic has a clearer pathway to minutes.

Reath notched 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-5 3Pt) and two assists in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 121-119 victory over Oklahoma City.

Reath saw the majority of the minutes at center backing up Donovan Clingan with Robert Williams (knee) getting back to speed. Reath made the most of his opportunity, scoring in double digits for the first time since March of last season. If Williams continues to have a minutes restriction, Reath may receive more chances to contribute.

Hartenstein ended Wednesday's 121-119 loss to the Trail Blazers with 10 points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 31 minutes.

Hartenstein continues to stuff the stat sheet, logging his fourth double-double and sixth instance of 10-plus rebounds. He is averaging 10.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.3 blocks on the season.

Ayton closed Wednesday's 118-116 win over the Spurs with 22 points (9-13 FG, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes.

The double-double was Ayton's second straight since returning from a one-game absence due to back spasms, and his fourth of the season in eight contests. The 27-year-old center is averaging 17.5 points, 8.4 boards, 1.3 blocks and 1.1 assists to begin his first season with the Lakers, and his rebounding numbers should tick up as the campaign progresses -- Ayton has never failed to average a double-double in the NBA since being drafted first overall by the Suns in 2018.

Wembanyama logged 19 points (5-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-11 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 118-116 loss to the Lakers.

Seven different Spurs scored in double digits on the night, including all five starters, but Wembanyama's 19 led the team, and the third-year center failed to assert himself down the stretch in a tight contest. Wembanyama remains a force on the defensive end regardless of his offense, and he's recorded at least one block and one steal in seven straight games to begin the season, averaging 25.6 points, 12.9 boards, 4.1 blocks, 3.1 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 threes.

Ware contributed 13 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, one block and four steals across 27 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 122-112 loss to the Nuggets.

The double-double was Ware's first of the season, and it came after Bam Adebayo (foot) left the game in the first half and didn't return. The second-year center has bounced between the starting five and the second unit so far this season, but if Adebayo's injury causes him to miss any further time, Ware would be leaned on more heavily in the Miami frontcourt. Through eight games, Ware is averaging 10.1 points, 7.4 boards, 1.3 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks in 20.3 minutes a contest.