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Kleber (knee) will be available for Friday's game versus the Kings.

Kleber was in danger of missing his first game since Feb. 28 due to right knee soreness, but he will ultimately play through it. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload providing depth in the frontcourt.

Jokic (back) will play Friday against Minnesota, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Jokic will shed his probable tag, and that will be a relief for a Denver team that will be without Jamal Murray (knee). Jokic is coming off a 22-point performance Wednesday against the Suns that also included 10 assists, nine rebounds, one block and two steals.

Gobert (ribs) is good to go for Friday's game in Denver, Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports reports.

Gobert will play through sprained ribs for the fourth straight game. The big man has seen at least 34 minutes in each contest, so he should be in line for his usual workload assuming he does not sustain any setbacks.

Nurkic (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Nurkic missed Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, but he's officially back after a one-game absence. Presumably, Drew Eubanks will return to the bench as a result. Nurkic has been elite on the boards in March, averaging 13.5 rebounds per game.

Reath isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus Miami, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Deandre Ayton's return to action will send Reath back to the bench. Reath is averaging 4.6 points and 1.2 rebounds in 11.8 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

Ayton (elbow) is available for Friday's game against Miami, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Ayton missed the last four games due to left elbow tendinitis but will be able to return to action Friday. Although he'll replace Duop Reath in the starting lineup, it's unclear whether Ayton will have any limitations against the Heat.

Hayes isn't starting Friday's game against the Pacers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Hayes started in Wednesday's win over Memphis and tallied 14 points, seven rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block in 30 minutes. However, he'll retreat to the bench Friday since Anthony Davis (knee) has been cleared to play.

Bagley will start Friday's game against the Pistons.

With Richaun Holmes (toe) sidelined, Bagley will move into the starting lineup again. From Feb. 10 to March 4, Bagley drew 10 straight starts for the Wizards and averaged 11.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 blocks in 26.2 minutes.

Davis (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Davis will shake off a questionable tag and return from a one-game absence. LeBron James (ankle) is also available. Over his last four appearances, Davis has averaged 28.8 points, 18.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.5 blocks and 1.5 steals in 40.8 minutes per game.

Okongwu (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu will miss a fifth straight game due to a left toe sprain. He's made only two appearances since Feb. 12, so even if he gets the green light soon, the backup big will likely face heavy restrictions.