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Hendricks is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Jazz on Friday.

Hendricks will make his seventh start of the season Friday (and first as a member of the Grizzlies) against his former team. As a starter this season, Hendricks has averaged 5.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists over 19.9 minutes per game.

Sensabaugh will not start against the Grizzlies on Friday.

Sensabaugh got the starting nod in Utah's final outing before the All-Star break but will slide to the second unit in favor of John Konchar on Friday. Over six outings off the bench this month, Sensabaugh has averaged 13.2 points and 2.7 rebounds in 24.7 minutes per contest.

Konchar is in the Jazz's starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Friday.

Konchar will make his second start of the season (and first as a member of the Jazz) due to the absences of Lauri Markkanen (illness) and Jusuf Nurkic (nose). Konchar's last start took place Jan. 21 as a member of the Grizzlies, when he logged two points, four rebounds, two steals and one block over 21 minutes in a 124-122 loss to the Hawks.

Jones will start Friday versus the Wizards, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

This will be Jones' third start of the season and he'll be joined in the first unit by T.J. McConnell, Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker and Jay Huff. As a starter this season, Jones has posted averages of 11.5 points, 7.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 triples per contest.

McConnell is in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Wizards on Friday, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

McConnell was cleared to play Friday after missing the Pacers' last two games due to a right hamstring injury, and he'll make his first start of the season due to the absence of Andrew Nembhard (back). McConnell's last start took place April 11, 2025, against the Magic, when he registered 12 points, three assists, one rebound, one steal and one block over 21 minutes.

James will start Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

The Hornets will deploy a smaller starting lineup against Cleveland due to Grant Williams (knee) joining Miles Bridges (suspension) and Moussa Diabate (suspension) on the sidelines. As a starter this season (18 games), James has averaged 6.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 29.0 minutes per contest.

Champagnie is in the Wizards' starting lineup against the Pacers on Friday.

Champagnie was a healthy DNP for Thursday's win over the Pacers, but he'll be back in action for the Wizards on Friday due to the absence of Kyshawn George (toe). Champagnie has averaged 15.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.0 steals over 21.5 minutes per game over his last four outings.

Merrill will start Friday's game against the Hornets.

With Evan Mobley (calf) sitting out the second half of this back-to-back set, Merrill will step into the starting five. As a starter this season (22 games), the sharpshooter has averaged 14.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 25.6 minutes per contest.

Martin (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.

Martin was initially listed as questionable for Friday's game due to a left ankle sprain, but the veteran wing has been given the green light to suit up against Minnesota. He has started 10 of his last 12 outings, and over that span he has averaged 7.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.9 threes and 1.2 steals over 24.2 minutes per game.

Gafford (ankle) is available for Friday's game in Minnesota.

Gafford will push through the pain and make himself available for Friday's game, so make sure you've got him active. Through five February outings, Gafford has recorded averages of 8.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.0 blocks per game.