NBA Player News

Avdija is doubtful for Friday's game against the Rockets due to lower-back injury management.

Avdija is expected to miss a sixth consecutive contest Friday. The star forward's likely absence Friday should allow Scoot Henderson to claim a more sizable role, whether it be as a starter or a reserve.

Edwards (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Raptors.

Edwards was carrying a questionable tag earlier in the day due to foot injury maintenance as Minnesota appeared to be weighing giving him a night off, but the team has since cleared him to play Thursday. The star guard is fresh off a 41-point showing Tuesday against Memphis and has put up 20 or more points in six straight outings.

Cryer (hamstring) will be available off the bench Thursday against Houston, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports.

The two-way player hasn't seen action at the NBA level or in the G League since Jan. 25 due to a left hamstring injury, but he'll be ready to play Thursday and is expected to be included in the rotation while the Warriors are down several key contributors. The rookie has appeared in only three games for Golden State this season, scoring six points in eight total minutes.

Garland is out for Friday's game against the Spurs due to left toe injury management.

Garland will take a seat for the first half of the team's back-to-back after logging 24 minutes Wednesday night against the Pacers. Look for Kris Dunn and Kobe Sanders to continue to benefit in terms of minutes with Garland sidelined Friday.

Gill (illness) is available for Thursday's game against Utah.

Gill missed the Wizards' last two games while battling through an illness, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to return for Thursday's contest. He has averaged 9.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 0.8 blocks over 28.0 minutes per game in six outings (one start) since the All-Star break.

Finney-Smith (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against the Warriors, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

The veteran forward is sitting out the front end of Houston's back-to-back for injury management, and the expectation is that Finney-Smith will be able to play in Friday's tilt versus Portland. His absence Thursday should lead to a bump in minutes for Josh Okogie and Clint Capela off the bench.

Sengun (illness) will play in Thursday's game against the Warriors, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Sengun hasn't missed a contest since Jan. 9, and an illness won't change that Thursday. Over his last seven outings following the All-Star break, the star big man has averaged 18.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.3 steals in 33.5 minutes per game.

Thompson (ankle) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Warriors, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Thompson suffered a right ankle sprain during Monday's matchup with Golden State, but after receiving several days off between games, he'll be ready to run the floor Thursday. He's been performing at a high level across the board of late, as he's averaging 16.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.8 steals in his last five appearances, which includes three double-doubles.

Williams is out for Thursday's game against the Magic due to a left quadriceps contusion.

Williams had started three consecutive contests, though the Mavericks are getting Cooper Flagg (foot) back just in time to fill that void in the first unit. With Williams sitting out Thursday, Max Christie and Khris Middleton should both see a boost in minutes and are worthwhile streaming options in the majority of fantasy leagues.

Marshall (finger) is available for Thursday's game against the Magic.

Marshall appeared to be trending in the right direction after being added to the injury report as probable ahead of Thursday's matchup, and the Mavs have since upgraded him to available after missing two straight games with a right finger contusion. Expect the 28-year-old to be back in the starting lineup in his return.