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Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.

Thompson logged just two minutes before exiting Thursday's loss to the Spurs due to a sprained right ankle, and he'll be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set. With the third-year forward sidelined, Javonte Green, Kevin Huerter and Caris LeVert are candidates to see an uptick in minutes.

Duren is probable for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to low-back spasms.

Duren is dealing with a lower-back issue, but it appears he plans to play through it Saturday. Managers can expect to get official confirmation on his status closer to tipoff.

Cunningham is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets due to a left quadriceps contusion.

Cunningham may have picked up the injury during the Pistons' loss to the Spurs on Thursday, when he played 39 minutes and finished with 26 points, eight assists and four rebounds. The Pistons have a back-to-back set against the Nets and Heat on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, so it wouldn't be surprising if Cunningham were to sit out for one of those games. Daniss Jenkins figures to be the top candidate to enter Detroit's starting lineup if Cunningham were to miss time.

Edgecombe (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Edgecombe is likely to miss a second consecutive contest due to a lumbar contusion he sustained in Tuesday's loss to the Spurs. If he's ultimately ruled out, Quentin Grimes, Tyrese Martin and Justin Edwards would be candidates for increased playing time.

Smith (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets.

Smith popped up on the injury report as probable due to left ankle soreness. As expected, he's been cleared to play in Friday's road tilt and could see a bump in minutes due to the absences of Norman Powell (groin), Andrew Wiggins (knee) and Nikola Jovic (back).

Kuminga (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Kuminga sat out Wednesday's win over Milwaukee due to left knee inflammation, and Corey Kispert and Zaccharie Risacher absorbed his minutes. It'll be more of the same if he's out again Saturday, and managers can expect to get official confirmation on Kuminga's status closer to tipoff.

Wiggins (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets.

Wiggins is working through bilateral knee tendinitis, so he'll sit for the second leg of the Heat's back-to-back set and hope to be available for Sunday's game against the Pistons. Kel'el Ware, Pelle Larsson and Myron Gardner are all candidates to enter Miami's starting lineup in Wiggins' absence.

Wade (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Spencer Davies of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Wade has sat out the past three games for the Cavs, but with him getting in a full practice Friday, there's a chance he will get back out there for either Sunday's game versus Boston or Monday's matchup with the 76ers. If he is cleared to return, Nae'Qwan Tomlin and Larry Nance's minutes could dip.

Mitchell (groin) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Spencer Davies of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Mitchell has missed the past four games for the Cavs, but getting through a full practice Friday suggests he's on the cusp of a return. However, Cleveland's next two games come as a Sunday-Monday back-to-back set, so it's unlikely that Mitchell will be available for both of those games. Check back for another update closer to Sunday's tip.

Allen (knee) did not practice Friday, Spencer Davies of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Allen injured his right knee midway through the third quarter of Tuesday's 113-109 win over the Pistons and didn't return. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but the Cavaliers don't play until Sunday which helps his case.