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Adams (ankle) is available and starting Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Adams was given the green light to take part in shootaround earlier in the day and has since been cleared by the team's medical staff to suit up Thursday. The veteran center is averaging 5.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks over his last five games off the bench but should see more opportunities to produce in Alperen Sengun's (calf) place.

Capela (back), who has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game in Cleveland, didn't travel with the Hawks for the start of their three-game road trip, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Capela will miss a second straight game Thursday while he battles back spasms, and his absence from the trip implies that he's not expected to be available Saturday in Indiana or Monday in Detroit. While Capela is sidelined, Larry Nance will likely step into the rotation as the primary backup to starting center Onyeka Okongwu.

The Mavericks announced Thursday that Kleber underwent surgery to repair a right foot fracture. He remains out indefinitely, and further updates on his status will be provided when appropriate.

Kleber fractured his foot in a Jan. 25 loss to the Celtics. Though the Mavericks aren't provided a timeline for his return, the fact that he required surgery to address the injury suggests that he'll be sidelined for multiple months, potentially resulting him missing the rest of the regular season. With Dereck Lively (ankle) also out indefinitely, the Mavericks will continue to rely heavily on Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington in the frontcourt.

Theis (thumb) has been listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Celtics.

Theis is having a less-than-stellar season in a bench role with the Pelicans. The veteran big man is averaging a career-low 4.3 points to go along with 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 16.3 minutes per game. From a fantasy perspective, he hasn't made a big impact during the 2024-25 campaign.

Horford (toe) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Pelicans, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Horford is expected to return to action Friday after missing Boston's previous two outings due to a left toe sprain. The veteran big man should continue to operate as one of Boston's primary backups in the frontcourt alongside Luke Kornet.

Powell (hip) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pistons.

Powell's absence streak will extend to seven games Friday due to a strained right hip. The 33-year-old big man's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Cleveland.

Williams (foot) won't play in Friday's game versus the Clippers.

Williams will miss his second straight contest due to left foot tendon injury management Friday. Taj Gibson will likely draw another start in his absence. It wouldn't be surprising for Williams to return to action for the second leg of Charlotte's back-to-back Saturday against Denver.

Drummond (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Drummond will miss a fifth straight game Friday for the 76ers as he continues to deal with a toe injury on his left foot. With Joel Embiid (knee) also ruled out for the matchup with Denver, Guerschon Yabusele will likely continue to get an increased workload in the frontcourt for Philadelphia.

Embiid (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Nuggets.

Embiid will miss his 14th straight contest Friday due to a left knee injury. With Andre Drummond (toe) also out, Guerschon Yabusele should continue to start at center. Embiid's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Boston.

Looney notched 18 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), three rebounds, two assists and four blocks across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 116-109 victory over the Thunder.

Looney was key to the Warriors' win Wednesday against the Thunder. The veteran big man didn't crash the glass like he usually does for Golden State, finishing with three rebounds. Still, he made an impact in other areas, recording season-high total points (18) and blocks (4) to help his team beat Oklahoma City.