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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Ruled out Friday
Williams (hamstring) won't play Friday against the Thunder.
Williams continues to miss time to open the 2024-25 regular season while recovering from a left hamstring strain. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Saturday in Phoenix.
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Kyle Filipowski PF | UTA
Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Starting for Markkanen
Filipowski will start at power forward Thursday night against the Spurs, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Filipowski is set to make his first NBA start after news broke that Lauri Markkanen (back) wouldn't suit up Thursday. The rookie center looked sharp in his last appearance Tuesday against the Kings, tallying 12 points, eight boards, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes.
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Anthony Davis PF | WAS
Lakers' Anthony Davis: Suffers minor hip injury
Davis is probable for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Davis appears to have suffered a minor hip injury during Wednesday's loss to the Cavs, but it's unlikely to keep him from Friday's clash. He'll likely test out his hip during morning shootaround before the team comments further on his availability.
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Maxi Kleber C | LAL
Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Timeline for return remains unclear
Head coach Jason Kidd stated Kleber (hamstring) is doing well in his recovery but wouldn't speak on whether the center would return during the team's current homestand, Noah Weber of The Smoking Cuban reports.
The Mavs have four more games after Thursday on the current homestand, so the fact that Kidd is unwilling to commit to a return during that time likely means Kleber will miss at least a few more contests. Dereck Lively and Dwight Powell should handle the majority of the backup center minutes until Kleber returns.
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Steven Adams C | HOU
Rockets' Steven Adams: Cleared to play
Adams (knee) will play Thursday night against the Mavericks, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Adams was added to the injury report as questionable due to a knee issue, but he's been given the green light to suit up in Dallas. He made his season debut Monday, finishing with six points and three rebounds in 14 minutes off the bench.
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Daniel Theis C | NO
Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Status uncertain for Friday
Theis (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Theis departed Wednesday's matchup with Golden State early after suffering a right ankle injury, and the issue could force him to miss additional time. He'll likely be re-evaluated Friday during morning shootaround and leading up to tipoff to determine his availability.
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Yves Missi C | NO
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Game-time call Friday
Missi is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to a right lower abdominal contusion.
Missi was held to only 12 minutes in Wednesday's clash against the Warriors due to the same injury, so it's no surprise to see he's landed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game. The team will undoubtedly monitor the rookie closely leading up to tipoff to determine whether he can suit up.
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Myles Turner C | MIL
Pacers' Myles Turner: Questionable against New Orleans
Turned (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Pelicans.
Turner was also deemed questionable for Indiana's previous contest before ultimately being ruled out with a left ankle sprain. If Turner is unable to suit up against New Orleans, Isaiah Jackson should draw another start.
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Cody Zeller C | HOU
Hawks' Cody Zeller: Still away from team
Zeller (personal) won't play in Friday's game versus the Kings.
Zeller has yet to suit up this season due to personal reasons. The veteran big man's next chance to rejoin the team is for Sunday's game versus the Pelicans.
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Orlando Robinson C | CHI
Kings' Orlando Robinson: Still out Friday
Robinson (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Hawks.
Robinson continues to miss time while dealing with a left knee sprain. However, his absence won't affect Sacramento's rotation.