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Embiid (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game versus Minnesota.

This is a huge boost for the 76ers after the team initially listed him as doubtful. With Embiid set to return from a one-game absence, Adem Bona will likely shift to the bench and Andre Drummond may fall out of the rotation completely.

Edwards (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.

Edwards remains day-to-day for Minnesota after missing Thursday's game against the Pistons with a knee issue on top of an illness. If Edwards is unable to give it a go, the Timberwolves will likely lean more on Bones Hyland, Mike Conley and Ayo Dosunmu.

Herro (foot soreness) is probable for Saturday's game against Washington, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

This sounds like a mild setback for Herro, which is unlikely to keep him off the court Saturday. Herro is likely to see a continued bump in usage with Norman Powell (illness) still out.

Powell (illness) is out for Saturday's game against Washington, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Powell was able to speak to the media Friday, but he said he's still recovering from his illness and that he was "very sick." With this news, he'll have a chance to return from a four-game absence Tuesday in Toronto.

Clowney (ankle) is good to go for Friday against the Hawks.

Clowney is no longer on the injury report after previously carrying a probable tag. The forward is averaging 7.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 18.5 minutes per game over his last eight appearances.

Claxton (hand) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Claxton was previously carrying a probable tag for the Nets, but he will power through issues with his wrist on top of an illness. Based on previous outings, the Nets will likely be cautious with his workload.

Mitchell finished with 25 points (7-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 win over Golden State.

The Cavaliers improved to 48-29 with the win, with Mitchell notching his 45th game with at least 25 points. Across 68 appearances, Mitchell remains on pace for a first-round finish in nine-category fantasy formats with 27.7 points, 5.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 3.3 three-pointers.

Podziemski ended Thursday's 118-111 loss to Cleveland with 25 points (9-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 35 minutes.

This was one of Podziemski's best games of the season as he recorded his fourth game with at least 25 points, finishing one point shy of his season-best mark. He's been on a tear with 18.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists over his last eight games, but Stephen Curry (knee) is targeting a return Sunday against Houston.

Mobley had 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 victory over the Warriors.

Mobley recorded his 26th double-double of the campaign in Thursday's win. Through 62 games this season, he's holding averages of 18.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 three-pointers in 32.1 minutes per contest.

Payton supplied eight points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 loss to the Cavaliers.

After missing Wednesday's game against the Spurs for injury maintenance, Payton responded with a terrific line Thursday. It's worth noting that Stephen Curry (knee) is targeting a return Sunday against Houston, so there's a chance Payton's workload decreases moving forward.