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Claxton (hand) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Claxton was previously carrying a probable tag for the Nets, but he will power through issues with his wrist on top of an illness. Based on previous outings, the Nets will likely be cautious with his workload.

Towns is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls with a right elbow issue.

Towns was a late addition to the injury report after the Knicks submitted a clean report the previous day. With the Bulls struggling, the Knicks may be tempted to hold Towns out as a precaution. If he sits, the Knicks could lean more on Mitchell Robinson.

Gobert recorded six points (2-3 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block across 27 minutes during Thursday's 113-108 loss to the Pistons.

Gobert didn't have a big role on offense, attempting only three shots throughout 27 minutes, and he was unable to stop Jalen Duren, who had a massive 22-point, 14-rebound double-double. Gobert had scored at least 14 points in five of his previous six contests before Thursday, so there's a chance this was just a down game for the veteran.

Queen closed with 12 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 28 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 118-106 loss to Portland.

The seven dimes represented Queen's best effort in that category since Feb. 4. The rookie center has scored in double digits in four straight games as his usage ticks back up, averaging 12.3 points, 7.0 boards, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks over that span in 24.0 minutes a contest.

Williams (foot) recorded 12 points (6-7 FG), four rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal across 20 minutes Thursday in the Suns' 127-107 loss to the Hornets.

Cleared to play for the first time since March 3 after a month-long absence due to a stress reaction in his left foot, Williams was deployed off the bench but came through with a serviceable line while backing up Oso Ighodaro. Though Ighodaro received 25 minutes, the playing-time split between the two centers could eventually tilt back into Williams' favor once he gets fully ramped back up.

Duren tallied 22 points (8-15 FG, 6-10 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 36 minutes in Thursday's 113-108 win over the Timberwolves.

Duren struggled from the charity stripe but turned in a fairly efficient performance from the field and finished as Detroit's second-leading scorer. The star big man also grabbed a game-high mark in rebounds, securing his fifth double-double over his last six outings. Additionally, the 22-year-old recorded at least one block for a fifth straight game, logging two swats in three of them.

Kornet will start Thursday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Kornet will enter the starting lineup in place of Victor Wembanyama (ankle). Kornet's last start dates back to March 12, when he was held scoreless but recorded three rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 25 minutes.

Missi won't start Thursday's game against Portland.

With Trey Murphy (ankle) back in the lineup following a three-game absence, Missi will slide to the second unit. The big man has averaged 3.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks across 20.2 minutes per game in his last five appearances off the bench.

Jackson (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Jackson has been officially ruled out for Sunday's game in Sacramento with this news, as well as Tuesday's matchup against Dallas and Wednesday's against Oklahoma City. He'll still have a few more opportunities to return before the end of the regular season, either April 10 against Portland or April 12 against Golden State.

Williams (foot) will come off the bench in Thursday's game against Charlotte.

Williams hasn't played in nearly a month, so he'll come off the bench in this contest. As a result, Oso Ighodaro will remain in the starting lineup, although it's unknown if this arrangement will continue Sunday in Chicago.