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Nurkic is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Friday.

Nurkic was cleared to play Friday after missing three of the Hornets' last five games due to a back injury, and he will get the start due to the absence of Mark Williams (foot). Nurkic has averaged 6.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks over 17.4 minutes per game across seven games (three starts) with Charlotte.

Holmgren (lower leg) is out for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Holmgren will miss his second straight contest Friday due to a right lower leg contusion. With Isaiah Hartenstein (nose) also out, Jaylin Williams will likely receive increased playing time. Holmgren's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Denver.

Nurkic (back) is available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Nurkic has played off the bench in the last two games, though he's failed to record more than 15 minutes in any of those contests. If that role as Mark Williams' (foot) backup doesn't change, then the veteran isn't expected to provide a lot of upside in most fantasy formats. However, the absence of Williams on Friday should translate into a starting role against Cleveland.

Boucher (wisdom tooth extraction) won't play in Friday's game versus the Jazz, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Boucher has been downgraded from doubtful to out for Friday's game. He had been left out of the Toronto rotation for both of the past three contests.

Vucevic (calf) has been listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Heat.

Vucevic will likely miss a seventh consecutive game for the Bulls while nursing a right calf strain. Chicago will probably look to Jalen Smith and Zach Collins to pick up the slack in the frontcourt if the veteran big man is ruled out in Miami.

Holmes (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Toronto.

Holmes is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to a left knee contusion. The big man has provided a spark off the bench behind Alex Sarr, and if he's sidelined once again, Tristan Vukcevic will likely see a bump in playing time off the bench.

Hayes (knee) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Hayes popped up on the injury report for the Lakers ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Celtics, as he's dealing with a contusion on his right knee. If the veteran big man cannot play in Boston, Los Angeles will likely lean on Trey Jemison, Dorian Finney-Smith and Alex Len in the frontcourt.

Horford has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Lakers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

After missing Thursday's win against the 76ers, Horford will return to the floor against the Lakers in Boston. The veteran big man is averaging career-low numbers in points (8.2) and rebounds (5.7) to go along with 1.9 assists per game this season for the Celtics.

Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis could miss his fifth consecutive contest Saturday due to a non-COVID illness. However, the big man is seemingly optimistic about his chances of suiting up, as he announced via Instagram on Friday that he'd play Saturday, per Noa Dalzell of sbnation.com. Porzingis has appeared in three outings since the All-Star break, during which he has averaged 14.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks across 28.3 minutes per contest.

Robinson (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Robinson played 13 minutes off the bench for New York on Thursday in the overtime loss to the Lakers, but the Knicks will have to lean on other frontcourt players in the second game of a back-to-back Friday against the Clippers. Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) is likely to get more time on the floor if he's cleared to play.