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Murray (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Murray was tagged as questionable for the second leg of the Nuggets' back-to-back set due to a tight right hamstring, but the All-Star guard has been given the green light to play against Portland on Friday. He has averaged 24.2 points, 8.8 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 threes over 36.3 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.

Vukcevic won't return to Friday's game against the Pacers due to a right hand contusion, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Vukcevic, who was making his second straight start, will end the evening with 14 points (7-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 20 minutes. Anthony Gill will likely serve as the Wizards' primary option at center for the rest of the game. For now, Vukcevic can be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Champagnie won't return to Friday's game against the Pacers due to right knee soreness, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. He'll finish the game with zero points (0-1 FG), seven rebounds and one assist across 11 minutes.

After being left out of the rotation for Thursday's 112-105 win over Indiana, Champagnie moved into the starting five for the rematch Friday while Kyshawn George (toe) was ruled out. The injury ended up spelling an early end to Champagnie's night, though he at least provided some strong production on the boards before checking out of the game. He should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets until Washington offers an update on his status.

Henderson will no longer operate under a minutes restriction, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Henderson was cleared to make his 2025-26 debut Feb. 6 after recovering from a torn left hamstring that he suffered in late September during an offseason workout. He has averaged 20.0 minutes per game in his four outings, but the third-year guard has been given the green light to increase his playing time moving forward.

Murray (back) is available for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Murray will return from a 19-game absence due to a lumbar strain. Through 34 regular-season outings (11 starts), he has averaged 6.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 25.7 minutes per game. However, the team is mostly healthy Friday, so he isn't likely to reach the 25-minute mark.

Thybulle (knee) will play Friday versus the Nuggets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Thybulle hasn't played since Oct. 29, so we'd anticipate some heavy minutes restrictions in his first game back. However, even in limited minutes, Thybulle is capable of racking up the steals, so he's on the radar as a potential steals specialist in deep leagues.

Brown signed a two-way contract with the Cavaliers on Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Brown joined the Cavaliers on an Exhibit 10 deal in the preseason but didn't make the regular-season roster. He'll now join Cleveland on a two-way pact after the club waived Emanuel Miller. Brown has appeared in 34 G League outings with the Cleveland Charge this season, during which he has averaged 12.4 points, 9.5 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 33.5 minutes per tilt. He will likely spend most of his time with the Charge going forward.

Dieng will come off the bench for Friday's game in New Orleans.

With Ryan Rollins back in action, Dieng will shift to the second unit, and it'll be interesting to see what his minutes look like in the reserve role. If Dieng isn't able to earn 20-plus minutes as a member of the second unit, it'll be difficult for him to offer fantasy-worthy production.

Joe won't start against the Nets on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Aaron Wiggins will get the starting nod against Brooklyn, pushing Joe to the second unit. Over five February appearances off the bench, the 26-year-old swingman has averaged 18.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals across 24.0 minutes per tilt.

Williams is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Nets on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams started the Thunder's final game before the All-Star break against the Bucks on Feb. 12, when he played 23 minutes and finished with nine points, eight rebounds and one assist. He'll revert to the bench for Friday's contest due to the return of Isaiah Hartenstein (calf).