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  • Kings' Russell Westbrook: Won't play vs. Pelicans

    Westbrook (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against New Orleans.

    Westbrook is on track for his seventh consecutive absence due to a right toe injury. Devin Carter has taken over starting point guard duties in Westbrook's place, and he'll have a good chance to make another start Friday night.

  • Alex Caruso PG | OKC

    Thunder's Alex Caruso: Unavailable Thursday

    Caruso (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

    Caruso was hopeful to be able to suit up Thursday, but he'll miss his first game since March 9 due to an illness. Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe could pick up additional minutes in Caruso's absence.

  • Warriors' Stephen Curry: Logs another scrimmage

    Curry (knee) took part in a scrimmage Thursday and is being considered day-to-day leading up to Sunday's game against the Rockets, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports.

    When asked how the sharpshooter looked during Thursday's scrimmage, head coach Steve Kerr said, "He looked good... he looks like Steph Curry," per Friedell. Kerr added that the team expects to make a final call Friday on whether Curry will be cleared to play Sunday, as the training staff will presumably want to ensure he's feeling healthy after his second scrimmage this week.

  • Marcus Smart PG | LAL

    Lakers' Marcus Smart: Participates in on-court work

    Head coach JJ Redick said Smart (ankle) participated in an on-court workout Thursday and could return to game action as soon as Sunday against the Mavericks, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

    Smart will miss a sixth consecutive game Thursday due to a right ankle contusion, though he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. For now, the veteran guard can be considered questionable to face Dallas.

  • Tobias Harris PF | DET

    Pistons' Tobias Harris: Won't return Thursday

    Harris won't return to Thursday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left knee contusion. He'll finish with two points (1-1 FG) and one assist in six minutes.

    The veteran forward collided with Rudy Gobert and limped to the locker room in the opening quarter. Harris was initially deemed questionable to return but was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly thereafter. His next opportunity to play will come Saturday in Philadelphia. Ronald Holland and Javonte Green will likely help pick up the slack the rest of the way Thursday.

  • Tobias Harris PF | DET

    Pistons' Tobias Harris: Iffy to return vs. Minnesota

    Harris is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left knee contusion, Vincent Goodwill of ESPN.com reports.

    After colliding with Rudy Gobert in the first quarter, Harris limped to the locker room. If he's unable to return, Ronald Holland and Javonte Green will likely help pick up the slack.

  • Tobias Harris PF | DET

    Pistons' Tobias Harris: Walks to locker room

    Harris exited to the locker room during the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Timberwolves due to an apparent left knee injury, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

    Harris looked to bump knees with an opposing player on a drive to the basket and was in obvious pain before the Pistons called a timeout. The veteran forward was spotted walking to the locker room to be examined immediately after the collision. Harris can be considered questionable to return until the team has an update on the extent of his injury.

  • Suns' Mark Williams: Won't start in return

    Williams (foot) will come off the bench in Thursday's game against Charlotte.

    Williams hasn't played in nearly a month, so he'll come off the bench in this contest. As a result, Oso Ighodaro will remain in the starting lineup, although it's unknown if this arrangement will continue Sunday in Chicago.

  • Taj Gibson PF | MEM

    Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Unlikely to play Friday

    Gibson (foot) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Raptors.

    Gibson is expected to miss a fourth straight game due to a right foot injury. If the veteran center is ruled out, Taylor Hendricks would likely see a slight bump in minutes.

  • Ty Jerome SG | MEM

    Grizzlies' Ty Jerome: Out again versus Toronto

    Jerome (ankle) is listed as out for Friday's game in Toronto.

    Jerome has missed the last five games because of a sprained left ankle. With Memphis not going anywhere near the playoffs, it's unknown if he will be back on the floor again this season. With Cam Spencer (back) also out Friday, Javon Small, Walter Clayton and Jahmai Mashack should absorb most of the minutes in the backcourt.

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