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Wade will start Friday's game against the Knicks, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

With Jaylen Brown (knee) sidelined, Wade will get the starting nod for the third time in Philadelphia's last four games. In two starts this season, he's averaged 7.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.0 blocks in 32.5 minutes per game.

Nembhard (neck) is listed as available for Friday's game against Miami.

Nembhard has been plagued by neck stiffness. He didn't play in Monday's meeting with the Bucks but was back on the floor for Wednesday's 114-109 loss to the 76ers. The 26-year-old has played well in his four regular-season appearances in 2026-27, averaging 16.5 points, 7.8 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 32.8 minutes per contest. With Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) sidelined for at least a couple of weeks, Nembhard may continue to see more scoring opportunities than usual.

Toppin (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Miami.

Toppin was a late addition to the injury report before being ruled out due to lower-back soreness. His next chance to play will come Sunday against Brooklyn. In the meantime, Jarace Walker and Jalen Slawson are candidates for increased playing time.

Nesmith (hamstring) is available to play in Friday's game against Miami.

Nesmith has been battling a hamstring injury. He didn't suit up for the 123-120 loss to New Orleans on Opening Night but has been on the floor for Indiana's last four regular-season games. The 2020 No. 14 overall pick may continue to operate under a minutes restriction, though he logged a season-high 27 minutes in Wednesday's 114-109 loss to Philadelphia.

Hachimura (quadriceps) is avalable to play in Friday's game against Minnesota, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Hachimura didn't play in Wednesday's 103-87 loss to the Lakers. He was upgraded to probable Friday but has since been cleared to suit up versus the Timberwolves. With Hachimura available and returning to the starting lineup, Kobe Sanders will presumably retreat to the bench.

Sengun (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Sengun will miss a second consecutive contest due to lower-back soreness, opening up additional minutes in the frontcourt for Tari Eason and Clint Capela. Sengun's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Thunder in the second leg of this back-to-back set.

Smart (forearm) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Mavericks, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Smart is on the cusp of ending a three-game absence with a forearm strain. He should play a bigger role with Reed Sheppard (back) out of the lineup Friday.

Pippen (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings.

Pippen has appeared in all five of the Grizzlies' regular-season games, though he's now in danger of missing Saturday's meeting with Sacramento. With Ty Jerome (back) also questionable, Pippen might find himself in the starting lineup. However, if neither of those players can suit up, Cam Spencer may get the start.

Head coach Dusty May said Friday that de Larrea (knee) will be re-evaluated next week, Noah Weber of TheSmokingCuban.com reports.

De Larrea sprained his right knee in Monday's win over Miami and is without a definitive timetable for a return to action. However, his absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation.

Jerome (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings.

This isn't the first mention of Jerome's nagging back issue, though it didn't stop him from suiting up for the 124-103 win over the Trail Blazers on Thursday. The 29-year-old has played at an All-Star level in his five regular-season appearances in 2026-27, averaging 25.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 5.8 assists, all career highs, along with 1.0 steals in 29.8 minutes per contest. With that in mind, if Jerome can't get on the floor Saturday versus Sacramento, Cam Spencer and Scotty Pippen (back) are candidates for more minutes.