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Huff racked up 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 22 minutes during Friday's 119-86 victory over Washington.

Huff moved back into the starting lineup, just the third time he has assumed that position all season. On the heels of some encouraging performances, Huff was rewarded and made the most of his opportunity. In three games over the past week, he has averaged 11.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 1.7 three-pointers in 22.7 minutes per game. While the rotation could certainly change again, Huff is worth adding in standard fantasy leagues, at least for the time being.

Bradley chipped in five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in eight minutes during Friday's 119-86 win over the Wizards.

Bradley appears to have fallen to third in the center stakes, having now played fewer than 10 minutes in five straight games. During that time, he has averaged just 1.8 points and 0.6 rebounds, ensuring managers can move on in all fantasy formats.

Kalkbrenner recorded seven points (2-2 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and three blocks in 30 minutes during Friday's 123-116 win over the Bulls.

Kalkbrenner got back to doing what he does best, scoring efficiently and blocking shots. After a strong start to his rookie season, Kalkbrenner had been in somewhat of a slump of late, failing to record a block in three straight appearances. Perhaps what was even more encouraging here was the fact that he logged 30 minutes for the first time in his past nine games.

Gafford will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Lakers.

The Mavericks will go with a starting frontcourt featuring Anthony Davis and P.J. Washington on Friday night, so Gafford will be operating as Davis' backup. However, with Davis set to be confined to 24-27 minutes in his first game back, Gafford should still see quality minutes in the reserve role.

Hayes isn't part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Hayes made a spot start Tuesday, but he'll return to the second unit for Friday's matchup against Dallas, with Deandre Ayton returning to action following a one-game absence. The center logged eight points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block over 30 minutes during the start.

Drummond will not return to Friday's game against the Nets due to a right knee sprain, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

Drummond landed awkwardly on his right knee after contesting a shot, and he went down right away. He was unable to put any weight on his right leg as he was helped off the court, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out for the remainder of the game. For now, Drummond should be considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Drummond exited Friday's game against the Nets with an apparent right leg injury, Erin Grugan of SBNation reports.

Drummond was in a great deal of pain as he was helped off the court, and he was unable to put any weight on his right leg, so he should be considered doubtful to return. Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow will see a boost if Drummond needs to miss some games moving forward.

Okongwu is in the Hawks' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Friday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu will make his eighth start of the season Friday due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Okongwu has been productive both as a starter and off the bench this season, and in 12 games since Nov. 2, he has averaged 17.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.3 threes, 0.9 blocks and 0.9 steals over 28.7 minutes per contest.

Jackson is not in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Wizards on Friday.

Jackson has started in each of Indiana's last five games, though he's averaged just 7.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.8 blocks over 21.0 minutes per game over that span. The fifth-year center will come off the bench Friday while Jay Huff enters the Pacers' starting five.

Huff is in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Wizards on Friday.

Huff will make his third start of the regular season Friday while Isaiah Jackson downgrades to a rotational role off the bench. Huff has scored in double digits in three of his last four outings, and over that span, he has averaged 11.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 3.0 blocks and 2.0 threes over 24.8 minutes per game.