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Zubac finished Thursday's 116-98 loss to Oklahoma City with 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 23 minutes.

After scoring just five points in Tuesday's blowout loss to the Spurs, Zubac fell one board shy of his 23rd double-double of the campaign, although he likely would have attained that feat had Thursday's contest been more competitive. Over his last 10 contests, the veteran big man is averaging 16.0 points, 12.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals and is shooting 62.4 percent from the field. Zubac has been a steal thus far for fantasy managers who selected him in the later rounds of drafts this past fall, and the 27-year-old should remain a force when it comes to swats and boards while producing a high field-goal percentage.

Reid notched 20 points (6-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 26 minutes during Thursday's 118-115 loss to the Celtics.

Reid provided a needed spark off the Timberwolves bench in Thursday's outing, leading all second-unit players in threes made and scoring while ending as one of two Minnesota players with 20 or more points in a losing effort. Reid has scored 20 or more points in four contests this season, including in two of his last six contests. Reid also matched his second-highest three-point total of the year. He has connected on at least four threes in six games.

Embiid (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Embiid will suit up and should handle his regular workload in this matchup Thursday, meaning the likes of Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele will have reduced roles. Embiid is averaging 32.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks per game over his last three outings.

Hayes will start Thursday's game against Portland, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The 24-year-old big man hasn't played since Nov. 26 due to a right ankle injury, though he will enter the starting lineup Thursday with Anthony Davis (ankle) sidelined. Hayes will likely operate under a minutes restriction, meaning Dorian Finney-Smith and Christian Koloko are candidates for a bump in playing time.

Zeller (personal) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Zeller is still away from the team while attending to a personal matter. He remains without a timetable for a return.

Clarke (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Kings.

Clarke has been sidelined for the Grizzlies' last two games due to a right soleus strain. Jaren Jackson would continue to start at center while Jay Huff serves as the first big man off the bench if Clarke and Zach Edey (concussion) are unable to play Friday.

Edey (concussion) is questionable for Friday's game against the Kings.

Edey has missed his squad's last two games while going through the league's concussion protocol, but he has a chance to suit up Friday. The team should have more clarify on his availability following shootaround and pregame warmups.

Landale is questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics due to a knee sprain, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

It remains to be seen if Landale will be able to suit up Friday, though, to be fair, he's not expected to play a significant role even if healthy. Landale is averaging a mere 9.6 minutes per game this season and has been limited to four single-digit appearances since the beginning of December.

Davis (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Davis will miss the first leg of this back-to-back set after he was previously downgraded to doubtful Thursday. This means Jaxson Hayes could get the start at center, though other players in the frontcourt, such as Rui Hachimura and Dorian Finney-Smith, could see expanded roles. Davis' next chance to play will come in the second half of this back-to-back set against the Hawks on Friday.

Kleber is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Kleber is in jeopardy of missing his first game in over two weeks due to the oblique injury. If the big man is sidelined, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Dwight Powell are candidates for a slight bump in minutes.