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Sasser is out for Friday's game against the Warriors due to right hip soreness.

Sasser is sitting out the second half of Detroit's back-to-back set Friday. His absence should slightly increase the streaming value of Daniss Jenkins, Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson versus Golden State, as Cade Cunningham's (chest) injury has left a ton of usage available in Detroit.

Huerter is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors with a right shoulder contusion.

This is a new issue for Huerter, and the Pistons may be contemplating a maintenance day for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Huerter is coming off a strong showing Thursday, and he's someone who could be more involved offensively going forward, with Cade Cunningham (chest) sidelined indefinitely.

Duren is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors with right ankle soreness.

This sounds like the Pistons are contemplating a maintenance day for the second leg of this back-to-back set. During Thursday's 117-95 win over the Wizards, the big man finished with 24 points (9-15 FG, 6-8 FT), 11 rebounds and two steals in 25 minutes, but Duren didn't play in the fourth quarter, with coach J.B. Bickerstaff saying the team was just being cautious with a big lead. Paul Reed could see a considerable workload if Duren is unable to give it a go.

Mann (illness) is out for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Mann was previously listed as questionable by the Nets. He's a minor part of the rotation, but his absence may open things up a bit for Drake Powell.

Post (foot) is out for Friday's game versus Detroit.

Post will be sidelined for the first leg of this back-to-back set, joining Al Horford (calf) in street clothes. With this news, Omer Yurtseven could step into a larger role in the frontcourt behind Draymond Green and Kristaps Porzingis.

The Knicks recalled Dadiet from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Friday.

Dadiet has rejoined the parent club in advance of Friday's game in Brooklyn. The second-year forward typically hasn't been part of the New York rotation this season, but he could be in line for minutes with the Knicks having ruled out Josh Hart (knee) and with Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) being listed as questionable.

The Timberwolves recalled Phillips from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Thursday.

Phillips has rejoined the Timberwolves ahead of Friday's game against the Trail Blazers but isn't expected to be featured in the rotation. He saw extended run for Iowa in its most recent game Wednesday, finishing with 39 points (18-26 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 40 minutes in a 132-110 win over the Salt Lake City Stars.

Gardner (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Thursday in the Heat's 134-126 loss to the Lakers.

Gardner had appeared in each of the Heat's previous six games, but after a three-game run as a starter, he had been a fringe part of the rotation while moving to the bench for the latter three contests. Though Miami was without Jaime Jaquez (hip) and Andrew Wiggins (toe) on Thursday, the return of Bam Adebayo (calf) was enough to bump Gardner out of the rotation entirely.

Walker (illness) recorded zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in six minutes Thursday in the 76ers' 139-118 win over the Kings.

Walker was back in action after missing the previous three games due to an illness but was barely a factor in the blowout win. The fourth-year forward could see his role expand a bit once he's further removed from the illness, though he likely won't see enough of an uptick in minutes to offer much fantasy appeal.

Mobley amassed 26 points (12-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-6 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 115-110 victory over the Bulls.

With Donovan Mitchell (eye) sidelined, Mobley took advantage of some extra usage. Mobley has been terrific in recent outings, posting averages of 22.4 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.1 blocks over his last seven games.