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Santos (calf) is available for Friday's game versus the Pistons.

Santos was initially listed as probable, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be available. Santos is averaging 4.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game this season.

Champagnie is in the Wizards' starting lineup against the Lakers on Friday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Champagnie will enter the Wizards' starting lineup Friday for the 11th time this season due to the absence of Khris Middleton (knee). Champagnie has averaged 9.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals over 24.3 minutes per game over his last 10 outings (one start).

Carrington will start against the Lakers on Friday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

The second-year point guard will get the starting nod due to Tre Johnson (ankle) being unavailable. As a starter this season (17 games), Carrington has averaged 13.5 points, 5.6 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 34.9 minutes per contest.

Hart (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Hart was initially listed as questionable for Friday's contest due to right ankle soreness, though he was upgraded to probable Friday morning before eventually being cleared to play. Over his last five outings, the 30-year-old wing has averaged 11.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.2 steals across 31.2 minutes per contest.

McBride (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

McBride will miss a second consecutive game while tending to a left ankle injury, and his next chance to play is Sunday against the Lakers. Tyler Kolek and Landry Shamet should both see an uptick in minutes off the bench in McBride's absence.

Finney-Smith (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Mavericks.

The Rockets held Finney-Smith out of the second leg of their back-to-back set Thursday against the Hawks due to left ankle injury management, but the veteran forward will be available for Saturday's Texas clash. Finney-Smith is averaging 2.9 points and 2.6 rebounds over 15.7 minutes per game this season.

Eason (leg) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Mavericks.

Eason sat out Thursday's win over the Hawks with that game coming as the second in a back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action Saturday evening. Eason's return will likely result in Josh Okogie heading back to the second unit.

Conley (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

Conley sat out Thursday's win over the Thunder -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to back spasms. However, the veteran point guard is set to return to the lineup Saturday. Over his last five outings (one start), Conley has averaged 2.6 points, 2.4 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 18.0 minutes per game.

Shannon (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

The second-year pro hasn't played since Christmas Day while recovering from a left foot strain. Shannon's next chance to play is Monday in a rematch with Memphis, but there is no established timeline for his return.

Reaves (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Reaves hasn't played since Dec. 25 due to a left calf strain, but he's progressing in his recovery and is seemingly nearing a return to action after initially being listed as questionable for Friday's matchup. His next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Knicks. Until Reaves is cleared to play, Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent will likely continue to see increased minutes.