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Collins (concussion) will play Friday night against the Grizzlies, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Collins was able to pass through the league's concussion protocol and will be available for Friday's clash after sitting out Tuesday's game against the Mavs. The Gonzaga product is averaging 9.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.3 blocks in his last four matchups, all off the bench.

Reid (head) is available and starting against the Cavaliers on Friday, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

The presence of Reid gives Minnesota some sort of stability in the frontcourt, as Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is out and Rudy Gobert (ribs) will be a game-time decision. Reid is averaging 16.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 blocks per game since the beginning of March.

Yurtseven is questionable to play Saturday against the Rockets due to a right ankle sprain.

Yurtseven hasn't played much for the Jazz in recent weeks, averaging just 12.3 minutes per game since the beginning of March. However, his absence could prove to be a big one Saturday since Lauri Markkanen (injury maintenance) is out and John Collins (face) is questionable, leaving the frontcourt quite thin in terms of depth.

Collins (face) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Collins suffered a facial contusion after getting posterized by the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards on Monday but played Wednesday, posting 16 points and six rebounds in 23 minutes. However, he took the second night of Utah's back-to-back set off Thursday in Dallas and is now in danger of missing a second consecutive game. If that's the case, Omer Yurtseven (ankle) and Micah Potter could stay in the rotation for another game.

Williams is out to face the Hawks on Saturday due to a back injury.

Williams has been bothered by a back injury for the majority of the season, as he hasn't played since Dec. 8. Even though general manager Mitch Kupchak suggested in February that Williams would be re-evaluated soon, it sounds like his status will be week-to-week going forward, which makes sense considering the Hornets have no incentives to rush him in the midst of another non-contending campaign.

Horford (toe) is out to face the Pistons on Friday, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Horford has started in each of his last five appearances, logging at least 30 minutes in four of those contests, so it seems this is more of a maintenance kind of thing instead of Horford dealing with a serious injury. The veteran's next chance to play will come against the Bulls on Saturday in the second half of a back-to-back.

Porzingis (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis will be able to suit up for a third consecutive game despite his hamstring injury. He didn't have a minutes restriction Wednesday against the Bucks, but the Celtics could manage his workload more during Friday's matchup since it's the first half of a back-to-back set.

Okongwu (toe) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu has appeared in back-to-back contests following a 13-game absence, but he'll likely take a seat Saturday to manage his left big toe injury. If that's the case, Bruno Fernando should see increased minutes again.

Ayton is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers due to left elbow tendinitis.

Ayton is a late addition to the injury report, which is never a good sign. The 25-year-old center has been on a tear since returning from a hand sprain, as he's averaged 24.1 points, 13.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks over his last seven appearances. However, if Ayton is sidelined again, Duop Reath would likely be the primary beneficiary.

Bagley (back) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Raptors.

Bagley will return to action Saturday after missing Washington's last nine contests due to a lumbar sprain. While Bagley will likely replace Richaun Holmes in the starting lineup, it wouldn't be surprising for him to operate on a minutes restriction.