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Bagley is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Cavaliers.

Bagley will draw the start with Daniel Gafford (rest) taking the night off, and it'll be Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, Ryan Nembhard and Naji Marshall joining Bagley in the first unit for Friday's game. As a starter this season, the big man has produced averages of 13.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.2 swats per contest.

Small is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Pistons on Friday.

Small started Thursday's 120-112 loss to the Mavericks and finished with 19 points, nine assists, two rebounds, one block and three three-pointers over 28 minutes. He'll revert to a bench role for Friday's contest due to the return of Ty Jerome (calf).

Hendricks will start Friday's game against the Pistons.

With GG Jackson (foot) sidelined, Hendricks will join the first unit. As a starter for the Grizzlies this season (three games), the 22-year-old forward has averaged 7.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 24.7 minutes per tilt.

Robinson is starting Friday versus the Pacers.

Robinson is getting the spot start due to Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) being unavailable. Over 14 starts this season, Robinson has posted averages of 3.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game.

Green will start Friday's game against Memphis.

With Tobias Harris (hip) unavailable for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Green will enter the starting five for the first time since Jan. 10. As a starter this season (four games), the veteran forward has averaged 12.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.3 combined steals-plus-blocks and 1.5 assists in 35.0 minutes per contest.

Harris (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Harris will be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set due to left hip soreness. The veteran forward's next opportunity to play will come Sunday in Toronto. With Harris out, Javonte Green, Isaiah Stewart and Ronald Holland are candidates for increased playing time.

LeVert (wrist) is available to play Friday against the Grizzlies, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

LeVert is back following a three-game stint on the sidelines, and his return could result in fewer minutes for Javonte Green and Kevin Huerter. LeVert is averaging 7.2 points and 2.6 assists per game this season.

Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Memphis.

Thompson will miss a fifth consecutive contest due to a sprained right ankle, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday in Toronto. With the 23-year-old forward sidelined, Ronald Holland, Marcus Sasser and Kevin Huerter are candidates to see increased minutes.

Duren (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

Duren will push through the pain and make himself available for Friday's game. The 22-year-old big man is averaging 18.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game this season.

Wells (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Detroit.

Wells will miss his second game of the season and his first since Feb. 7 due to a right shoulder contusion. His next opportunity to play will come Monday in Chicago. In the second-year swingman's stead, Cam Spencer, Jahmai Mashack and Tyler Burton are candidates to see increased minutes.