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Post (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.

Post was unable to play against the Bulls on Tuesday due to bilateral foot injury management, but the second-year pro has been given the green light to return for Friday's contest. Since the All-Star break, Post has averaged 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 19.3 minutes per game.

Cardwell (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Clippers.

Cardwell participated in Friday's practice and is set to return from an 11-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. He'll likely serve as Maxime Raynaud's primary backup, though it wouldn't be surprising to see Cardwell operate under a minutes restriction during his return.

Eubanks has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Clippers due to left thumb soreness.

Eubanks was sidelined for approximately two weeks in December due to a left thumb avulsion fracture. It's not clear whether he recently aggravated the injury or it's simply managing the issue. Regardless, Eubanks will sit out the front end of the Kings' back-to-back set, and his next opportunity to play is Sunday against the Jazz. Dylan Cardwell should operate in an elevated role off the bench in Eubanks' absence.

Hayes (back) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Denver.

Hayes has missed the Lakers' last two games due to back soreness but is seemingly on track to return Saturday. Through five March appearances (one start), the big man has averaged 9.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 21.0 minutes per contest.

Bagley is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Cavaliers.

Bagley will draw the start with Daniel Gafford (rest) taking the night off, and it'll be Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, Ryan Nembhard and Naji Marshall joining Bagley in the first unit for Friday's game. As a starter this season, the big man has produced averages of 13.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.2 swats per contest.

Robinson is starting Friday versus the Pacers.

Robinson is getting the spot start due to Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) being unavailable. Over 14 starts this season, Robinson has posted averages of 3.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game.

Duren (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

Duren will push through the pain and make himself available for Friday's game. The 22-year-old big man is averaging 18.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game this season.

Kalkbrenner (illness) is probable to play Saturday in San Antonio.

It looks like Kalkbrenner will be back in action Saturday following a one-game absence, which will likely result in Xavier Tillman dropping back out of the rotation. Kalkbrenner is averaging 8.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game this season.

Sengun (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Sengun popped up on Thursday's injury report due to lower-back pain. The injury is severe enough for the fifth-year center to sit out Friday's contest, and he'll look to progress enough in his recovery to return for Monday's game against the Lakers. Clint Capela will likely enter the Rockets' starting five in Sengun's absence, and Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard and Kevin Durant should all see increased responsibilities.

Wembanyama (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

Wembanyama missed Thursday's loss to Denver due to right ankle soreness and is in jeopardy of missing Saturday's contest as well. If the star big man is ultimately ruled out, Luke Kornet would likely get the starting nod, while Mason Plumlee could remain in the rotation.