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Olbrich (foot) is available for Friday's game versus the Knicks.

Olbrich is nursing bilateral plantar fasciitis, but the issue won't stop him from playing Friday. With Nick Richards (elbow) out of action, Olbrich could see a larger share of the center minutes behind Guerschon Yabusele against New York.

Richards is out for Friday's game against the Knicks due to a sprained right elbow.

Richards is on the shelf for a fifth consecutive contest. His next chance to return arrives Sunday, when the Bulls square off with the Suns. Guerschon Yabusele should start versus New York on Friday and take on the majority of the center minutes, with Lachlan Olbrich likely serving as his primary backup.

Giddey (hamstring) will play Friday in New York.

Giddey is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, which could result in Tre Jones heading back to the second unit. Giddey is averaging 17.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 9.2 assists, 1.9 triples and 1.0 steals per game this season.

Diabate (ankle) won't play in Friday's game against Indiana.

Diabate was listed as questionable heading into this contest because of left-ankle soreness. However, he has since been downgraded to out, meaning his next chance to play will be Sunday in Minnesota. With Diabate unavailable, Ryan Kalkbrenner is considered the favorite to replace him in the rotation, which would mark his first start in over a month.

Toppin (foot) is good to go for Friday's game in Charlotte.

Toppin was listed as probable, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. However, the 27-year-old power forward has only managed to clear the 20-minute mark once since getting back from foot surgery, and with a minimal role in the rotation, he's tough to trust in fantasy leagues.

Siakam (knee) is available for Friday's game against Charlotte.

As expected, Siakam will suit up for a seventh straight game after initially being listed as probable due to right knee injury management. The star forward has averaged 22.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.8 minutes per contest over his last six outings.

Porter (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

The Nets are sitting on a record of 18-58, and with just six games remaining on the schedule, it's not surprising to see Porter get shut down. The 27-year-old forward hit career highs across the board in his first season with the Nets, contributing top-30 value behind averages of 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 3.4 triples and 1.1 steals per game on 46/36/86 shooting splits in 52 regular-season appearances.

The Nets announced Friday that Wolf (ankle) is being shut down for the rest of the season, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

With the Nets playing out the final string of a losing season, they're taking a cautious approach with the rookie first-rounder. Wolf showed promise at times in his first year, averaging 8.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in 20.8 minutes per contest through 57 regular-season games (15 starts). With Wolf's campaign over, Noah Clowney, Josh Minott and Chaney Johnson should help pick up the slack at power forward.

Rollins (hip) is now listed as questionable for Friday's game against Boston.

Rollins didn't suit up for Wednesday's 119-113 loss to Houston. While the 23-year-old was listed as probable heading into Friday's meeting with the Celtics, he has since been downgraded to questionable. If Rollins doesn't suit up, AJ Green would be considered the favorite to draw another start at point guard.

Wembanyama (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game in Denver, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Wembanyama had a massive 41-point, 18-rebound double-double with three assists and three blocks in Wednesday's 127-113 victory over the Warriors. However, he didn't suit up Thursday versus the Clippers -- the second game of a back-to-back. With Wembanyama back in the equation, Luke Kornet, who got the start Thursday, will presumably head back to the bench.