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Giddey (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic.

Giddey will be sidelined for the fifth time over Chicago's past six games, and his final chance to suit up this season will come Sunday in Dallas. Collin Sexton (finger) and Tre Jones have been thriving in expanded roles, and that should continue as long as Giddey remains sidelined.

Smith (foot) is out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Smith is not a rotation player for Miami, with Kasparas Jakucionis recently taking his spot in the backcourt. After appearing in 67 of Miami's first 71 regular-season games while averaging 16.8 minutes a night, Smith has played double-digit minutes only once since March 19.

Powell (groin) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Powell may be rested for the second leg of this back-to-back set with soreness. On Thursday against Toronto, he played a mere 17 minutes off the bench with seven points to show for it.

Mitchell (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Mitchell may be held out for maintenance for the second leg of this back-to-back set. If Mitchell ends up sitting, the Heat could turn to rookie Kasparas Jakucionis.

Herro (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

The Heat are contemplating a maintenance day for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Herro had 15 points, four rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes against the Raptors on Thursday.

White (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

White is expected to play through his knee issue for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Jayson Tatum resting against New Orleans, White may see a bump in usage.

White (groin) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons.

As expected, White has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to action after resting Tuesday. He's scored in double figures in 12 straight games, averaging 17.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 20.3 minutes a night over that stretch.

Queta (toe) is probable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Queta is expected to push through this injury for the second leg of this back-to-back set. He double-doubled against the Knicks on Thursday with 10 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 24 minutes.

Brown (Achilles) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Brown sat out Thursday's loss to the Knicks and is in danger of missing the second half of Boston's back-to-back as well. Jayson Tatum (rest) has already been ruled out, so if Brown joins him, Baylor Scheierman, Jordan Walsh and Hugo Gonzalez would be candidates for increased roles.

Hauser (back) is probable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

With Jayson Tatum resting and Jaylen Brown (Achilles) considered questionable, Hauser could see a bump in touches against the Pelicans, making him worth a stream for managers in need of three-pointers. He's appeared in 27 straight games, averaging 9.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 26.0 minutes during that stretch.