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Ware registered 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 13 rebounds, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 126-111 win over the Hawks.

Ware started for the fifth straight game, taking advantage of the fact that Bam Adebayo was out due to a back injury. This allowed Ware to play at least 30 minutes for the third time in the past five games, an encouraging sign when it comes to his long-term fantasy value. In six appearances over the past two weeks, Ware has been able to put up first-round value, averaging 16.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 2.5 three-pointers in 27.6 minutes per game.

Filipowski is not in Utah's starting lineup against Detroit on Friday.

Filipowski played well in his last start Tuesday against the Grizzlies, when he registered 25 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 35 minutes. However, the second-year big man will revert to a bench role Friday after Jusuf Nurkic was cleared to return.

Williams (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Williams was held out of Tuesday's loss to Orlando due to left knee injury management but will return to action Friday. Over his last four games, the 28-year-old center has averaged 7.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 17.0 minutes per game off the bench.

Landale is out for Friday's game against the Bucks due to right calf soreness.

The big man will miss a game for the first time this season, though his absence isn't likely to affect many fantasy decisions since he's been playing off the bench in recent weeks. He's averaging 22.0 minutes per game since the beginning of November, spanning 24 appearances but only eight starts. His next chance to play will come against the Wizards on Sunday. Christian Koloko could see an uptick in playing time with Landale out.

Embiid (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Embiid will shed his questionable tag due to right knee injury management and suit up in his second consecutive contest. Over five appearances in December, the star big man has averaged 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 blocks in 29.6 minutes per game. He has shot 41.1 percent from the field and 17.4 percent from downtown during that span.

Davis (adductor) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings.

Davis did not return to Thursday's loss to Golden State due to a minor groin strain after logging just 11 minutes. Shams Charania of ESPN reported Friday that the star big man is likely to miss a few games, though Davis has yet to be ruled out and is dealing with what the team is now calling right adductor soreness. If he ends up being sidelined, Daniel Gafford and Caleb Martin could see increased minutes in the frontcourt, while Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse are candidates to enter the rotation.

Sengun is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to left calf tightness.

Sengun was also listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's win over the Lakers due to the calf issue, though he suited up and recorded 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 31 minutes. If he's unable to go Saturday, Steven Adams and Clint Capela are candidates for increased roles. Over his last five appearances, Sengun has averaged 19.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks in 33.2 minutes per game.

Adebayo (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Adebayo popped up on Thursday's injury report due to lower back soreness, and he was downgraded to doubtful Friday before eventually being ruled out. Friday's contest is the first leg of a back-to-back set, so the veteran center could be available to play against the Pacers on Saturday. Kel'el Ware should step into a larger role in Adebayo's absence, and more minutes will be available for the likes of Jaime Jaquez, Simone Fontecchio and Nikola Jovic.

Bitadze (knee) will not play Friday against the Hornets.

Bitadze was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest and will miss his second straight game. For now, he can be considered questionable for the second leg of this back-to-back set Saturday against Denver.

Williams (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Williams is likely to return from a one-game absence for knee injury management. The veteran big man has played fewer than 20 minutes in each of his last four appearances, and he should handle the backup role behind Donovan Clingan.