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Phoenix assigned Maluach to the G League's Valley Suns on Friday.

The rookie first-rounder hasn't seen the floor at all in four of Phoenix's last eight games. That said, Maluach will look for steadier reps in the G League in the interim. The 19-year-old big man is averaging 15.8 points, 12.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game through four G League regular-season outings.

Ellis (finger) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Ellis was initially listed as questionable for Friday's contest, though he'll be held out due to a left index finger fracture. His next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Nets. With the 26-year-old guard joining Donovan Mitchell (groin) and James Harden (thumb) on the sidelines, Sam Merrill, Dennis Schroder and Craig Porter are likely to see increased playing time, while Tyrese Proctor could enter the rotation.

Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Wade is nursing a sprained right ankle, which is severe enough for him to miss Friday's game. His absence means more minutes should be available for Jaylon Tyson and Nae'Qwan Tomlin. Wade's next chance to play is Sunday against the Nets.

Schroder (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons.

The Cavaliers are without Donovan Mitchell (groin) and James Harden (thumb) on Friday, which should lead to a spot start for Schroder. The veteran point guard has started 15 games in 2025-26 across his time with Cleveland and Sacramento, averaging 12.9 points, 5.5 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 30.1 minutes per tilt over this span.

Harden (thumb) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Harden was initially tagged as questionable while nursing a fractured right thumb, but the superstar guard will be sidelined for Friday's contest and will look to be available for Sunday's game against the Nets. With Harden and Donovan Mitchell (groin) both ruled out, the Cavaliers will turn to Dennis Schroder, Sam Merrill and Craig Porter to all step into larger roles in the backcourt.

Green (back) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Green missed Wednesday's win over Memphis -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to lower-back injury management. However, head coach Steve Kerr expects him to play Saturday, according to Nick Friedell of The Athletic. Over seven February appearances, the veteran big man has averaged 8.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists across 26.7 minutes per contest.

Melton (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Melton did not play in Wednesday's win over the Grizzlies due to left knee injury management. The veteran wing has been given the green light to play Saturday, and his return will likely result in Will Richard being bumped to the bench. Melton has started each of his last seven outings and has averaged 16.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.1 threes and 2.0 steals over 25.3 minutes per game over that span.

Martin (back) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

The Mavericks are downgrading Martin from questionable to doubtful for the second half of their back-to-back. With Dallas ravaged by injuries Friday, Khris Middleton, Brandon Williams and Max Christie are all lined up for significant playing time.

Head coach Kenny Atkinson said Friday that Mitchell's right groin strain is not a "long-term thing," Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Mitchell is set to miss a second consecutive contest Friday due to the groin injury, though he should be considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against the Nets. Until the star guard is cleared to return, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter are candidates for increased minutes.

Murray will have his sprained left ankle re-evaluated by medical staff in two weeks, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

The injury is to the same ankle that caused Murray to miss 20 consecutive games from early January to post-All-Star break. The Kings will take a cautious approach with the fourth-year forward, who could be back in action in mid-March depending on how well he progresses in his recovery. Nique Clifford, Malik Monk and Daeqwon Plowden are all candidates for increased roles for as long as Murray is sidelined.