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Johnson (rest) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Johnson, along with Denver's other four starters, is carrying a questionable tag with the team contemplating some maintenance days. Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway and Julian Strawther could see expanded roles if multiple players sit out for Denver.

Braun (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Denver's entire starting lineup is now carrying questionable tags as the team considers some maintenance days. Tim Hardaway and Julian Strawther could pick up more run if Braun is held out.

The Raptors waived Key on Friday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Key was signed to a rest-of-season contract April 6, but he failed to log a single appearance at the NBA level. The 27-year-old guard was a key contributor for Toronto's G League affiliate, Raptors 905, during the 2025-26 season. In 48 games for the 905, Key averaged 14.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 24.2 minutes while shooting 51.7 percent from the field and 40.3 percent from downtown.

Bey will be rested Friday against the Celtics.

This will be Bey's second straight maintenance day, which isn't a surprise since the team has nothing to play for. Bey could also be held out of the season finale Sunday.

Matkovic (back) is out for Friday's game against Boston.

Matkovic will be sidelined for the fifth straight time Friday. At this point, it would be a surprise to see him suit up for the season finale Sunday. Matkovic averaged 17.4 minutes per game across 14 appearances in March.

Jones (rest) is out for Friday's game against the Celtics.

Jones will sit out for a second straight contest as the Pelicans continue to give some other players a look in the rotation. It remains to be seen if Jones will suit up for the season finale Sunday.

Etienne accumulated 14 points (5-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds and four assists in 39 minutes during Thursday's 123-94 loss to the Pacers.

Etienne made his first career NBA start with the Nets, who were sitting most of their regulars for the front end of this back-to-back set. Over his last five games, he's averaging 24.4 minutes per contest with 9.2 points, 3.2 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.8 three-pointers.

Saraf logged 19 points (8-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block in 28 minutes during Thursday's 123-94 loss to the Pacers.

The Nets were without most of their roster for the front end of this back-to-back set, and only seven players saw the floor as a result. Although he's seen healthy workloads, Saraf is averaging just 11.8 points, 4.1 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 26.7 minutes per contest over his last 13 appearances.

Thompson totaled 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists and one block across 37 minutes during Thursday's 123-94 victory over Brooklyn.

With the Pacers sitting most of their key players for the front end of this back-to-back set, Thompson saw heavy run with the starters. He's averaging 29.4 minutes over his last seven games with 11.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.9 three-pointers.

Walker ended Thursday's 123-94 win over the Nets with 14 points (5-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 30 minutes.

Although Walker came into this game with a questionable tag due to a sacral contusion, he responded with a near triple-double in the starting lineup. Over his last 11 games, he's averaging 14.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.2 three-pointers in 28.9 minutes per contest.