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Gardner is not in the Heat's starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday.

Gardner drew the spot start against the Hawks on Tuesday and finished with 14 points, six rebounds and two steals over 22 minutes. He will revert to a bench role Friday due to Norman Powell being cleared to return from a three-game absence while attending to a personal matter.

Robinson (quadriceps) is available for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Robinson popped up on the injury report due to a left quad contusion, but the veteran sharpshooter has been given the green light to suit up for Friday's contest. He has scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games while connecting on 12 of his 24 three-point attempts over that span.

Duren (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against New York.

Duren initially drew a questionable tag for Friday's game due to right knee soreness, but the fourth-year center will be sidelined for the first time since Jan. 10. Isaiah Stewart figures to be the top candidate to start at center in Duren's absence.

Anunoby (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

Anunoby was initially listed as probable for Friday's contest due to right toe soreness, but his injury status was downgraded to questionable before the veteran forward was ruled out. Mohamed Diawara will start for the Knicks in Anunoby's absence, and the latter's next chance to play is Sunday against the Pistons.

Jenkins isn't listed on the Pistons' injury report and will be available for Friday's game against the Knicks.

After he was inactive for Thursday's loss to the Wizards, Jenkins will suit up for the second leg of this back-to-back set in what will mark his 50th game of the season as an active player for Detroit. Because two-way players aren't eligible to be active for more than 50 games, Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon told Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press on Friday that he expects Jenkins to be converted to a standard contract later this weekend, clearing up any concern about the second-year guard's availability moving forward. Jenkins has been a key piece in the second unit and as an occasional replacement in the starting five for Cade Cunningham this season. Jenkins is averaging 7.9 points, 3.3 assists, 1.8 rebounds, 1.0 three-pointers and 0.9 steals in 16.8 minutes per contest while shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from downtown.

Harris (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Harris will shed his questionable tag and return from a four-game absence due to a left hamstring strain. The veteran swingman has averaged 2.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 17.4 minutes per contest over his last five outings (two starts).

Head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters Friday that Zubac is working through an ankle injury and won't play until Tuesday's game against the Knicks at the very earliest, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Thursday's trade between the Clippers and Pacers has not been finalized as all players involved -- including Zubac -- have yet to pass physicals. Carlisle relayed that Zubac could make his Pacers debut Tuesday, but it appears as though the veteran center's absence could extend beyond that depending on the severity of his injury. Jay Huff figures to be the Pacers' starting center for as long as Zubac is sidelined.

Brown (recently traded), who has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks, is out for Sunday's contest against Toronto, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

The earliest Brown will make his Pacers debut is Tuesday in New York against the Knicks. However, given he last saw double-digit minutes back on Jan. 20 with the Clippers, Brown may end up being a negligible part of the Indiana rotation.

Boeheim (thumb) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Boeheim signed a two-way pact with the Thunder on Friday and will be available to suit up against Houston. However, the 26-year-old guard isn't guaranteed to see the floor and is expected to see most of his playing time with the G League's Oklahoma City Blue.

Sochan (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.

Sochan has been dealing with a left quadriceps strain since late January. He has a chance to be available Saturday, though his spot in the rotation was shrinking prior to his current injury, so what his role would look like upon his return remains to be seen.