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Randle is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans due to left thumb soreness.

Randle finds himself on the injury report yet again due to a thumb issue, though he managed to play through the injury Wednesday against Toronto. Expect the team to clarify his status closer to tipoff.

Nembhard (lower back) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Nembhard sat out Tuesday's loss to the Jazz for lower-back injury management, but he's primed to return to the court Friday. Over his last 11 contests, Nembhard has averaged 17.5 points, 9.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 32.8 minutes per game. Ben Sheppard could be headed to the bench Friday.

Portis (hip) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Pacers.

Portis has missed the past two games, but it looks like there's a chance he could return Friday. If Portis can get back on the court, there would be fewer minutes available for Andre Jackson and Pete Nance.

Love (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hawks.

Love will miss a second straight game due to illness. Kyle Filipowski should continue to see plenty of opportunities in Love's absence.

Harris is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to a left hamstring strain.

The veteran sharpshooter is looking to end a four-game absence caused by the injury. With Amir Coffey having been traded away, Harris could see some decent burn off the bench if he's able to suit up.

Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic said Thursday that Poeltl (back) has been "reacting really well" to his recent on-court work, and the Raptors are hopeful he can return before the All-Star break, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Poeltl has already been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, but if he's able to increase his workload in practice Saturday, he may have a chance at playing as soon as Sunday's game versus the Pacers or next Wednesday's game against the Pistons. Given that he's been out since Dec. 21 due to a lower-back strain, Poeltl is likely to have some restrictions once he's cleared to play again, but he may be worth grabbing in certain leagues if he's sitting on a waiver wire. Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili will both see their respective fantasy values take a hit once Poeltl is back in the mix and fully up to speed.

Okongwu (mouth) is out for Thursday's game against Utah, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu is in line for a fourth straight absence after undergoing dental surgery Jan. 29. His next opportunity to return will arrive Saturday against the Hornets.

Tonje was traded from the Jazz to the Celtics on Thursday in exchange for Chris Boucher, a future second-round pick and cash considerations, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

Tonje is on a two-way contract and has yet to make his NBA debut after being selected by Utah with the No. 53 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. He won't be available for Friday's game against the Heat while the deal is finalized. Tonje is averaging 18.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals through 32 appearances in the G League this season, and it wouldn't be a surprise if the Celtics dispatched the rookie to Maine to continue his development.

Martin won't play in Thursday's game against Orlando for personal reasons, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Lewis notes the Nets still must vacate a roster spot after acquiring Josh Minott, Hunter Tyson and Ochai Agbaji prior to Thursday's trade deadline, potentially making Martin a cut candidate. Martin has largely been outside of the rotation since late December, typically taking the court only in garbage time in blowouts or when Brooklyn is down a key player or two.

Vucevic (recently traded) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Heat, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Vucevic's absence from the Celtics' initial injury report signals that he's ready to make his team debut Friday following Tuesday's trade away from Chicago. The star big man figures to immediately jump right into the starting lineup, likely pushing Neemias Queta to the bench. Over his last 10 appearances before being dealt by the Bulls, Vucevic averaged 18.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.1 blocks in 31.5 minutes per game.