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McGowens (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics.

McGowens hasn't played since March 8 due to a fractured toe, and it appears unlikely he'll play again this season. His final chance to suit up will come Sunday in Minnesota.

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

Matkovic has been sidelined for four straight games due to a back injury, but he'll have a chance to return Friday after being upgraded to questionable. He'll presumably need to prove his health in shootaround and warmups to gain clearance to suit up.

Jones (rest) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics.

Jones may sit out the Pelicans' penultimate game of the season for rest purposes. His absence would open up additional playing time for Derik Queen, Micah Peavy and Jordan Hawkins.

Bey is questionable for Friday's game versus Boston for rest purposes.

The Pelicans are considering holding Bey out Friday. If the forward is ultimately downgraded to out, Jeremiah Fears and Jordan Poole would likely see significant playing time for the shorthanded Pelicans.

Missi (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics.

Missi is slated to miss his second game in a row while on the mend from a right hand sprain. He'll have one more chance to take the floor this season Sunday in Minnesota.

Murray (hand) is out for Friday's game against the Celtics.

Murray is on the mend from a bruised left hand and will miss a fourth consecutive matchup as a result of the injury. His next opportunity to return will arrive Sunday in Minnesota in the regular-season finale.

Williamson is out for Friday's game against Boston due to right knee injury management.

It looks like the Pelicans are just about ready to shut down Williamson, though he'll have one more chance to appear during the regular season Sunday versus Minnesota. Derik Queen and Micah Peavy should see more playing time Friday for the depleted Pelicans.

Murphy (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Celtics.

Murphy will miss a third straight game while dealing with a right ankle sprain. He'll have one more opportunity to return for the regular-season finale Sunday in Minnesota.

Risacher (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Wednesday's 122-116 loss to the Cavaliers.

Risacher's minutes had been trending down of late, but Wednesday marked the first time that he had failed to receive any playing time all season during a game in which he was active. Hawks head coach Quin Snyder inserted Corey Kispert into the rotation in place of the 2024 No. 1 overall pick, who hasn't displayed the sort of growth that Atlanta had been hoping for in Year 2. Risacher's 55.9 true shooting percentage is right in line with his mark from his rookie campaign (55.8 percent), but his usage rate has fallen from 21.6 percent in 2024-25 to 17.5 percent this season.

Kolek is out for Thursday's game against the Celtics due to a right oblique strain.

After initially being deemed questionable, Kolek has now been downgraded to out and has a short turnaround on tap for Friday against Toronto. Miles McBride and Landry Shamet both have a clearer path to minutes Thursday.