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Horford (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Horford is set to sit out his eighth straight game, but the Warriors are expected to release an update on his rehab Friday. Kristaps Porzingis, Draymond Green and Omer Yurtseven will continue to hold down the center spot while Horford is out.

Vukcevic (back) is questionable to play Friday against the Warriors.

If Vukcevic and Alex Sarr (toe) need to miss another game, Julian Reese could get another start, and there will be more minutes available for Anthony Gill. Check back closer to Friday's tipoff for official word on Vukcevic's status.

Johnson (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Johnson has missed Washington's last three matchups while tending to a right foot sprain. However, the fact that he's been upgraded ahead of Friday's game is a sign he's nearing a return. The team should have another update on his status closer to game time.

Coulibaly (heel) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Warriors.

Coulibaly has been playing through the heel issue the past few games, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround. If Coulibaly is out, more minutes will fall to Jamir Watkins and Leaky Black.

Young (quadriceps) is out for Friday's game against Golden State.

Young will remain sidelined Friday with a bruised right quadriceps. Bub Carrington should continue to see run as the team's starting point guard in Young's absence.

Sarr (toe) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Warriors.

Sarr is in danger of missing his third straight game Friday. If he can't give it a go, Tristan Vukcevic (back), Anthony Gill and Julian Reese will help pick up the slack.

Thiero (knee) won't play Friday versus the Nets.

Thiero will miss his second straight game due to the knee issue, but he's a negligible part of the rotation anyway. His next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Wizards.

Hachimura (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nets.

Hachimura is in danger of missing a third consecutive game with what the team is deeming right calf injury management. He'll presumably test out the calf at some point before tipoff, at which time the Lakers will provide another update on his availability.

Doncic is questionable for Friday's game versus the Nets due to left hamstring soreness.

Doncic has been playing heavy minutes for the Lakers, so there's a chance he could get hit with a rest day going up against the 17-56 Nets. If Doncic is out, Austin Reaves and LeBron James would see a bump in usage, and there would be more minutes available for Luke Kennard and Kobe Bufkin.

Ayton (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against Brooklyn.

Ayton wasn't able to suit up Wednesday due to back soreness, but he's able to avoid the injury report for Friday's matchup. The big man is averaging 10.7 points and 7.8 rebounds over 12 March appearances.