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Richards (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Richards will miss his second straight game while he deals with inflammation in his right elbow. Oso Ighodaro and Mason Plumlee will likely shoulder the workload at center due to Richards being sidelined. The big man's last chance to play during the regular season will come Sunday against the Kings.

Ayton (calf) won't play in Friday's game against the Warriors.

Ayton hasn't taken the court since Feb. 10 after picking up a left calf strain, and his season is likely over. The Blazers will wrap up the regular season Sunday against the Lakers, though it would seem unlikely that Ayton gains clearance to return for the finale.

Sengun (personal) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Sengun is among three players on the Rockets who are questionable to play on Friday in Los Angeles. If the rising star cannot play, Houston will likely turn to Steven Adams and Jock Landale to shoulder the load.

Allen (rest) didn't start the second half of Thursday's game against the Pacers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Allen's goal is to play all 82 regular-season games this year, and he was the only usual starter for the Cavaliers to suit up Thursday. If the big man doesn't check back in, he'll finish with three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and an assist across 16 minutes. Head coach Kenny Atkinson said Thursday that Allen would operate under a limited capacity, per Fedor, which could continue moving forward, as the club has two games remaining after Thursday.

Kleber (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Kleber has yet to suit up for the Lakers while recovering from surgery on his right foot that he underwent on Jan. 30. However, the Lakers announced Thursday that the big man has returned to on-court activities, per Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com, which is a positive sign ahead of the playoffs. Kleber's last chance to suit up during the regular season will come Sunday against Portland.

Zubac is questionable for Friday's game against the Kings due to a right ankle sprain, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Zubac put together a huge performance Wednesday against the Rockets but emerged from the matchup with an ankle injury. The club will likely re-evaluate the big man Friday morning and monitor his status closely leading up to tipoff before determining whether he'll be cleared to take the court.

Collins (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Collins will miss a 15th straight game Friday due to a sprained left ankle, and there's a chance he's played his last game of the season for Utah. The last opportunity for the veteran big man to return to the floor will be Sunday against the Timberwolves.

Kessler (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Kessler is still dealing with a concussion, which will keep him sidelined for the fourth straight game Friday. It remains uncertain whether he'll return to the floor for the regular-season finale against the Timberwolves on Sunday. In the meantime, the Jazz will likely turn to Kyle Filipowski, who is coming off arguably the best game of his career, finishing with 30 points, 18 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals in a win over the Trail Blazers.

Hartenstein (Achilles) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Hartenstein will miss a second straight game Friday due to an Achilles issue. The Thunder will likely turn to Jaylin Williams to shoulder the bulk of the load in the frontcourt along with Kenrich Williams.

Holmgren (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.

After recording a double-double in Wednesday's win against the Suns, Holmgren won't be available Friday. The Thunder seem to be in rest mode moving forward, with several star players ruled out for this game. Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams and Jaylin Williams will likely get more time on the floor.