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Kornet is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Suns, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

The Celtics are mostly healthy for this matchup against the Suns, so Kornet will return to his regular role as a depth option in the frontcourt. Kristaps Porzingis will start in this game, and Al Horford will also be available off the bench, so Kornet isn't expected to see many minutes.

Reath (knee) is out for Friday's game versus the Bulls, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Reath has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to right knee soreness. Jabari Walker will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Reath's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with San Antonio.

Nurkic will start in Friday's game against the Kings.

The veteran big man will receive the starting nod due to Mark Williams (back) being sidelined. Nurkic has averaged 10.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals across 24.0 minutes per contest in his last five starts.

Sabonis (ankle) is listed as available for Friday's game against the Hornets.

Sabonis was a late addition to the injury report due to right ankle soreness, though he'll suit up against Charlotte. The star big man has appeared in six consecutive contests following a three-game absence due to a sprained right ankle, averaging 17.2 points, 15.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists across 34.8 minutes per contest in that six-game span.

Gibson (illness) is available for Friday's game versus the Kings.

Gibson has been upgraded from probable to available Friday despite dealing with an illness. Due to Mark Williams (back) being ruled out against Sacramento, Gibson could receive increased playing time.

Williams (back) is out for Friday's game versus the Kings.

Williams has been downgraded from probable all the way to out Friday due to muscle spasms in his back. Jusuf Nurkic, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson are all candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Williams' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Chicago.

Williams (back) is now listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Kings.

Williams has been downgraded from probable to questionable Friday due to muscle spasms in his back. If Williams is further downgraded to out, Jusuf Nurkic and Moussa Diabate will likely receive increased playing time.

Robinson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Robinson rested Wednesday on the second night of a back-to-back set, as the Knicks have not yet cleared him to play on consecutive days since returning from left ankle surgery. The Knicks are heading into another back-to-back set this weekend, so it wouldn't be surprising if Robinson remained out Saturday before returning to action Sunday versus the Suns.

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau wouldn't commit Friday to Hukporti (knee) returning to action during the playoffs, noting that the rookie center is "a ways away" from being ready to play, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Hukporti underwent surgery Feb. 28 to address a torn meniscus and has yet to resume basketball activities. While Thibodeau didn't entirely rule Hukporti out from returning for the playoffs, the Knicks may need to make a deep run for the rookie to have a realistic chance at playing again. Hukporti will finish the regular season with averages of 1.9 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.6 blocks in 8.7 minutes per contest over 25 appearances.

Sabonis is questionable for Friday's game versus Charlotte with right ankle soreness.

Sabonis was a very late addition to the injury report, and that's typically a bad sign for fantasy managers. If Sabonis is held out for maintenance on his right ankle, the Kings could turn to Jonas Valanciunas against the Hornets.