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Hauser (back) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Pelicans, per Jay King of The Athletic.

As expected, Hauser will push through his probable tag and suit up for the second leg of a back-to-back set despite lingering low-back spasms. With Jayson Tatum getting the night off to rest, Hauser could be in line for a slight uptick in usage and shot attempts.

Rollins (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against Brooklyn.

Rollins has been sidelined intermittently of late due to a right hip strain. He recently logged 33 minutes in Wednesday's 137-111 loss to Detroit, finishing with 23 points, two rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block. However, despite appearing to be on track to suit up Friday versus Brooklyn, the 23-year-old is now in danger of missing this contest. If that happens, AJ Green will presumably slide over to point guard, while Taurean Prince would also be in line to make his third consecutive appearance with the first five.

Queta (toe) is available for Friday's game versus New Orleans, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

As expected, Queta is overcoming a probable designation due to a toe injury Friday. The big man has scored in double figures in six consecutive contests, a stretch during which he's recorded three double-doubles.

White (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

As expected, White will shed his probable tag due to a right knee contusion and suit up in both halves of this back-to-back set. The veteran guard has been less involved on the offensive end of late, averaging 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 0.6 steals over the last five games. However, he has still been efficient over that stretch, during which he has shot 51.4 percent from the field and 45.8 percent from beyond the arc.

Flagg (wrist) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Spurs.

As expected, Flagg will power through his probable tag and play through a minor left wrist sprain. The star rookie had a rough shooting night in Wednesday's loss to the Suns (4-of-18 FG) but still managed to salvage his fantasy line with an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double. Flagg should take on his usual heavy workload as a primary focal point for the Mavericks on Friday night as he continues to build his case for Rookie of the Year.

Brown (Achilles) is available for Friday's game versus New Orleans, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

After sitting out Thursday's loss to the Knicks, the star forward is ready to return Friday. Brown has dropped at least 26 points in 10 consecutive games, and he should do the heavy lifting offensively Friday with Jayson Tatum (Achilles) out of action.

Huerter (illness) will play in Friday's game against the Hornets, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Huerter missed Wednesday's 137-111 win over Milwaukee due to an illness. However, after being upgraded to probable for this contest, the 27-year-old is now officially ready to go. In three meetings with the Hornets this season, Huerter has averaged 6.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.7 steals while shooting 33.3 percent from the field and 15.4 percent from deep across 22.7 minutes of action.

Powell (groin) is listed as out ahead of Friday's game against Washington.

Powell has appeared in Miami's last two games despite battling groin soreness. However, he won't play Friday, giving him one more opportunity to suit up before the Heat gear up for the Play-In Tournament. With Tyler Herro (foot) also ruled out Friday, Kasparas Jakucionis may draw a sport start against one of the most defensively vulnerable teams in the league.

Miller is probable for Friday's game against the Magic with a right hand sprain.

The third-year forward was a late addition to the injury report but remains in line to play Friday. Miller has flashed of late, averaging 17.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.8 blocks in 28.6 minutes per tilt over his last six outings.

Hayes (foot) is out for Friday's game against the Suns.

Friday is marking a third consecutive absence for Hayes, whose last chance to return during the regular season is Sunday against the Jazz. Jarred Vanderbilt effectively served as the Lakers' primary backup center while logging 26 minutes during Thursday's win in Golden State, so he figures to occupy that role once more Friday.