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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).

Wiggins is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Nets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Joining Wiggins in the first unit for Friday's game will be Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein. Across 15 starts this season, Wiggins has posted averages of 13.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.5 triples, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest.

McGowens is in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Bucks on Friday.

McGowens will make his 12th start of the season Friday due to the absence of Trey Murphy (shoulder). As a starter this season, McGowens has averaged 9.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 threes and 0.8 steals over 27.3 minutes per game.

Allen (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Orlando.

Allen has been sidelined for the Suns' last four games, the first three of which were due to a right knee sprain before he missed Thursday's contest against the Spurs due to a right ankle sprain. He has a chance to return Saturday, and if he's cleared to play, he would likely take on an expanded role due to the absence of Devin Booker (hip).

Booker (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Magic.

Booker will return to the sidelines after tweaking his hip in Thursday's loss to the Spurs, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers. Booker's absence will open up minutes for Jordan Goodwin, and it'll likely be Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie doing the heavy lifting on offense.

Anthony (not with team) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Magic.

Anthony was traded from Milwaukee to Phoenix on Feb. 5 but has yet to join his new club. His next opportunity to play will come Sunday against Portland.

Larsson will start Friday's game against the Hawks.

Larsson is back after a three-game stint on the sidelines, and he'll draw another start despite Tyler Herro being available for Friday's game. As a starter this season, Larsson owns averages of 12.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.0 three-pointers per game.

Gardner won't start against the Hawks on Friday.

Gardner started four of Miami's seven outings prior to the All-Star break, though he'll retreat to the second unit Friday. He has averaged 3.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 7.6 minutes per game over 22 appearances off the bench so far this season.

Ware is not in the Heat's starting lineup against the Hawks on Friday.

Ware started in each of the Heat's last two games before the All-Star break and recorded a double-double against the Pelicans on Feb. 11. However, the second-year center will retreat to the bench for Friday's contest after Andrew Wiggins (toe) was cleared to play.

Mitchell (illness) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game in Atlanta.

Mitchell is feeling a bit under the weather, but he'll power through and get out there for Friday's game. Joining him in the first unit will be Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell, Pelle Larsson and Bam Adebayo.