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Jones is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder due to a right shoulder strain.

It's not clear when Jones picked up the shoulder injury, but his availability is now in question for Friday's clash. He'll presumably be re-evaluated closer to game time to determine whether he'll suit up.

Alexander-Walker (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Jalen Johnson (hip) will join Alexander-Walker on the sidelines for Thursday's game, so Jonathan Kuminga might be moving into the starting lineup and a prominent role Thursday evening. CJ McCollum also figures to be very busy on offense, and Corey Kispert could see an uptick in minutes. For now, Alexander-Walker should be considered questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Trail Blazers.

Risacher (hip) is available for Thursday's game against the Wizards.

The second-year forward will play through a right hip contusion, and he could see an increase in usage in the absence of Jalen Johnson (hip). Risacher has averaged 8.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 23.7 minutes per game over his last seven outings.

Antetokounmpo is out for Friday's game against the Knicks with a right calf strain.

Head coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday that Antetokounmpo is inching towards his return to the floor, but that won't happen Friday. The All-Star forward's next chance to play comes Sunday in Chicago. Kyle Kuzma should continue to start at power forward and remains worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.

Suggs (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Rockets.

Suggs will see his first action since Feb. 19 after going down with a back strain. He figures to slot right back into the starting five given his absence was a short one, which would bump Tristan da Silva back to a bench role.

Broome is set to undergo meniscus surgery Saturday, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

The 76ers will likely update Broome's timetable post-surgery, but head coach Nick Nurse said there's a chance this will end Broome's season. That said, he's been a negligible part of the rotation for the 76ers this year, so Broome's absence from the active roster won't impact fantasy leagues.

Siakam (wrist) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hornets, Tyler Smith of IndySportsLegends.com reports.

Siakam entered the day listed as doubtful due to a left wrist sprain and has since been downgraded to out. Obi Toppin (foot) has been cleared to return Thursday but will be on a minutes limit, presumably leaving Kobe Brown, Ben Sheppard and Micah Potter to pick up additional minutes in the frontcourt.

Nembhard (back) will play in Thursday's game against the Hornets, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Nembhard is shedding a questionable designation Thursday, and he should be able to handle his usual workload. Across his last six appearances, the fourth-year guard has averaged 17.7 points, 6.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 2.5 three-pointers in 29.6 minutes per game.

Toppin (foot) is available to play and will be on a minutes restriction for Thursday's game against the Hornets, Jeremiah Johnson of FanDuel Sports Network Indiana reports.

Toppin will play in his first game since Oct. 26 after gaining clearance to take the court Thursday night. Coach Rick Carlisle stated before the game that Toppin will be on a minutes limit Thursday and likely for the remainder of the season to ensure his health. The forward averaged 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals over his first three games of the campaign before going down with a right foot stress reaction that needed to be addressed by undergoing surgery.

The Hawks recalled Newell from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Thursday.

With Jalen Johnson (hip) out for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Newell has been summoned to offer Atlanta some emergency depth. Newell would likely need Zaccharie Risacher (hip) to be sidelined as well in order to play meaningful minutes.