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Toppin (foot) is probable for Friday's game against Charlotte.

Although he's listed with right foot injury management, Toppin is expected to play Friday. Toppin has averaged 12.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 17.3 minutes per tilt over his last eight games.

Nesmith (neck) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets.

Nesmith will miss a third straight game while dealing with a neck injury. The Vanderbilt product has been easing back into basketball activities and managed to participate in practice in a limited capacity Tuesday. Nesmith's next chance to take the court will arrive Sunday in Cleveland.

Embiid (illness) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.

Embiid looks to be in line for his second consecutive absence while dealing with an illness. Adem Bona drew the start in his place Wednesday and is a candidate to do so again Friday, though the Sixers could also elect to give Andre Drummond an opportunity to start in Embiid's place.

McConnell is out for Friday's game versus the Hornets due to right hamstring soreness.

The veteran floor general's next opportunity to return arrives Sunday in Cleveland. More playing time will be available for Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson in the backcourt Friday.

Siakam is probable for Friday's game against the Hornets due to right knee injury management.

Siakam has made six straight appearances for the Pacers, and while he has been added to the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup, it appears he'll be suiting up in Charlotte. Expect the team to clarify his availability closer to game time.

Landale (ankle) is expected to miss at least two weeks, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Landale sustained a right high-ankle sprain during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's win versus Orlando. Given the timetable for a return, the 29-year-old big man is likely to remain sidelined until the postseason. Onyeka Okongwu should take on all the minutes he can handle during the stretch run, while Mouhamed Gueye is set to operate as the primary backup center until Landale is cleared to play.

Claxton (hand/illness) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Claxton is dealing with an illness and right hand soreness, though he's still likely to suit up Friday. The big man has averaged 9.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 22.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances. He's been seeing limited playing time of late and hasn't logged more than 23 minutes since March 7.

Mann (Achilles) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Hawks.

After missing Tuesday's loss to the Hornets with an Achilles issue, Mann is ready to return to the floor Friday. Over his last seven appearances, the swingman has averaged 5.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 20.5 minutes per contest.

Clowney (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Clowney is battling left ankle soreness, but the issue isn't likely to stop him from playing Friday. The Nets have been reducing Clowney's workload, as the third-year forward has averaged 7.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 18.5 minutes per tilt over his last eight games.

Wembanyama (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.

Wembanyama will be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set due to injury management, and his next opportunity to play will come Saturday in Denver. With the star big man sidelined, Luke Kornet will likely get the starting nod, while Mason Plumlee and Kelly Olynyk are candidates to see increased minutes off the bench.