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Gordon (hamstring) is probable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Gordon is likely to return from a one-game absence Saturday, which is expected to result in Spencer Jones heading back to the second unit. Check back for official confirmation on Gordon's status closer to Saturday's tipoff.

Finney-Smith will start Friday versus the Pelicans, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

This will be the first start of the season for Finney-Smith, who will be joined in the first unit by Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith. Per 36 minutes this season, Finney-Smith owns averages of 6.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 triples per contest.

Nembhard is in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Friday.

Nembhard has played 10 minutes or less in three of his last four outings while coming off the bench. However, he'll have the opportunity to serve in an expanded role Friday as he starts for the first time since Jan. 10 against the Bulls, when he played 29 minutes and finished with 16 points, six assists, three rebounds and three three-pointers.

Spencer will start against Detroit on Friday.

With Jaylen Wells (shoulder) out, Spencer will step into the starting lineup for the third time since the All-Star break. As a starter this season (16 games), the sharpshooter has averaged 10.8 points, 8.6 assists and 3.8 rebounds across 28.9 minutes per game.

Bagley is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Cavaliers.

Bagley will draw the start with Daniel Gafford (rest) taking the night off, and it'll be Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, Ryan Nembhard and Naji Marshall joining Bagley in the first unit for Friday's game. As a starter this season, the big man has produced averages of 13.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.2 swats per contest.

Small is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Pistons on Friday.

Small started Thursday's 120-112 loss to the Mavericks and finished with 19 points, nine assists, two rebounds, one block and three three-pointers over 28 minutes. He'll revert to a bench role for Friday's contest due to the return of Ty Jerome (calf).

Hendricks will start Friday's game against the Pistons.

With GG Jackson (foot) sidelined, Hendricks will join the first unit. As a starter for the Grizzlies this season (three games), the 22-year-old forward has averaged 7.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 24.7 minutes per tilt.

Robinson is starting Friday versus the Pacers.

Robinson is getting the spot start due to Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) being unavailable. Over 14 starts this season, Robinson has posted averages of 3.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game.

Green will start Friday's game against Memphis.

With Tobias Harris (hip) unavailable for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Green will enter the starting five for the first time since Jan. 10. As a starter this season (four games), the veteran forward has averaged 12.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.3 combined steals-plus-blocks and 1.5 assists in 35.0 minutes per contest.

Harris (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Harris will be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set due to left hip soreness. The veteran forward's next opportunity to play will come Sunday in Toronto. With Harris out, Javonte Green, Isaiah Stewart and Ronald Holland are candidates for increased playing time.