NBA Player News
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Max Strus SG | CLE
Cavaliers' Max Strus: Not listed on injury report
Strus (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's meeting with Miami.
Strus sat out Wednesday's game for rest purposes with that one coming as the second in a back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action Friday night. With Strus active, Nae'Qwan Tomlin's minutes could dip a bit.
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Dean Wade PF | CLE
Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Listed out for Friday
Wade (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Heat.
Wade will miss a second consecutive matchup while nursing a right ankle sprain. Sam Merrill started in his place Wednesday and should be considered the favorite to do so again Friday in Wade's place.
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Jarrett Allen C | CLE
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Questionable for Friday
Allen (knee) is questionable to face the Heat on Friday.
Allen hasn't played since March 3, but this is the first time he's received the questionable tag since going down with the knee injury, which suggests he's on the cusp of making his return. If Allen is cleared for Friday's game, he'll likely have a strict minutes restriction, but his return would mean less playing time for Thomas Bryant.
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Jaylon Tyson SF | CLE
Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Ruled out for Friday
Tyson is out for Friday's game against the Heat with a left toe bone bruise.
Friday will mark a fourth consecutive absence for Tyson, whose next chance to play comes Monday against the Jazz in Utah. Sam Merrill should be more involved versus Miami and is worth streaming consideration in most fantasy leagues.
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Obi Toppin PF | IND
Pacers' Obi Toppin: Game-time call for Friday
Toppin is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers due to low back soreness.
Toppin was listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game, so it's slightly concerning that he's been downgraded to questionable leading up to Friday. The Pacers will presumably re-evaluate the Dayton product again Friday morning before providing an update on his availability.
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Aaron Nesmith SF | IND
Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Probable for Friday
Nesmith is probable for Friday's game versus the Clippers due to soreness in his lower back.
Nesmith is dealing with some lower back pain, but it's not expected to keep him out of Friday's game. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to Friday's tipoff.
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Daniel Gafford C | DAL
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Won't play Friday
Gafford (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game in Portland.
This will be Gafford's second straight game on the sidelines, and with Monday's matchup with Minnesota being the first of a back-to-back, it seems unlikely he'll be able to return for that one. Marvin Bagley and Dwight Powell will help pick up the slack while Gafford is out.
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Caleb Martin SF | DAL
Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Won't play Friday
Martin (foot) is out for Friday's game against Portland.
The veteran swingman will miss a sixth straight contest with a right plantar fascia strain. His next opportunity to play comes Monday, when the Mavericks face the Timberwolves. Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton have a clearer pathway to minutes in the absence of Martin on Friday.
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Jaime Jaquez Jr. SF | MIA
Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Iffy for Friday
Jaquez is questionable for Friday's game against Cleveland with a right ankle sprain.
It's a new injury for Jaquez, who could test out his ankle during pregame warmups Friday. If the forward cannot play, Pelle Larsson would likely see a boost in playing time versus the Cavaliers.
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Immanuel Quickley PG | TOR
Raptors' Immanuel Quickley: Won't play Friday
Quickley won't play in Friday's game against the Pelicans, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Right foot plantar fasciitis is keeping the 2020 first-rounder out for a third consecutive contest. With Quickley sidelined, Jamal Shead has started two straight contests and should remain the top point guard for the Raptors on Friday.