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Aaron Holiday (toe) ruled out Saturday; Caris LeVert and Domantas Sabonis are game-time decisions

Aaron Holiday has been ruled out Saturday while Caris LeVert and Domantas Sabonis are game-time decisions ahead of their matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. With Aaron Holiday and Malcolm Brogdon out TJ McConnell and Justin Holiday will likely play a much bigger role as the main facilitators in the offense. This role could further increase if Caris LeVert who has been deemed a game-time decision is later ruled out. If Sabonis were to miss (also a game-time decision) Goga Bitadze and Oshae Brissett would get most of the power forward and center minutes with Kelan Martin and JaKarr Sampson also available off the bench. Depending on how the news breaks a lot of potential value could open up on the Pacers side but their prices have been steadily creeping up.

Joe Harris (hip) ruled out Saturday

Joe Harris has been ruled out Saturday and will miss his second straight game when the Brooklyn Nets take on the Chicago Bulls. The big three for the Nets is expected to be available so Harris would have had a reduced role even if he was able to play but his absence will potentially allow for Bruce Brown to slide into the starting lineup (as he did last game for Harris) and open up some more minutes for Landry Shamet off the bench. The Nets are still playing for playoff seeding at this point so the superstar tandem of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving should see a good amount of playing time and each should be one of the main targets and sources of production on the Brooklyn side.

Miles Bridges (health protocols) available to play Saturday

Miles Bridges will be available to play Saturday after previously being listed as out due to health and safety protocols ahead of the Hornets matchup with the New York Knicks. After missing the last six games it remains to be seen if bridges will immediately return the the starting lineup or be on some sort of minutes restriction. Jalen McDaniels has been starting in Bridges’ absence and will likely see his playing time reduced with Bridges set to return, Caleb Martin is another candidate to lose minutes off the bench. The Charlotte offense should be run through Lamelo Ball and Terry Rozier who see very small dips in usage rate and FPM with Bridges on the floor according to CourtIQ and PJ Washington who sees a small boost with Bridges back (1.3% usage rate increase, .05 FPM increase).

The Pelicans will go with the same starting 5 on Friday they did last game while Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, and Steven Adams all remain out.

Chimezie Metu and Damian Jones will get the start while Marvin Bagley and Richaun Holmes are unavailable Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Jalen Harris who was a late upgrade after being listed as doubtful all day will get the start on Friday for the Raptors when they take on the Dallas Mavericks.

Rondo, Scrubb, and Kennard will enter the starting lineup for the Clippers Friday taking the places of Patrick Beverly, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard who were all previously ruled out for tonight’s game against the Houston Rockets.

Marvin Bagley and Hassan Whiteside listed out Friday

As expected Marvin Bagley has been downgraded to out Friday and Hassan Whiteside who was not expected to play has been ruled out ahead of the Kings matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. With no Holmes, Bagley, or Whiteside Chimezie Metu will likely draw the start at center with Damian Jones backing him up. Both can be considered value options strictly due to the amount of minutes and opportunities each should see with a very thin Kings roster. This game will likely be closer than one would expect due to the fact that the Grizzlies will be resting their entire starting lineup ahead of their play in seeding deciding game on Sunday with the Warriors. The Kings offense should be run through Delon Wright, Buddy Hield, and Terence Davis.

Reggie Jackson (Achilles) listed out Friday

As expected Reggie Jackson has been downgraded from doubtful to out ahead of the Clippers game against the Houston Rockets Friday night. This will likely mean Rajon Rondo will see the bulk of the point guard minutes with Yogi Ferrell backing him up. With Kawhi and Paulge George ruled out earlier in the day most of the Clipper offense should be run through Luke Kennard who will likely be the top play for the Clippers tonight, while Morris, Batum, and Rondo should also garner some consideration.

Yuta Watanabe (ankle) listed out Friday; Jalen Harris available

Yuta Watanabe has officially been listed out Friday while Jalen Harris who was listed as doubtful earlier in the day will be available for the Raptors when they take on the Dallas Mavericks. This brings the Raptors available players up to nine but there have been some murmurings that Chris Boucher and Gary Trent could only be used in emergencies so we will have to see what happens. Malachi Flynn, Jalen Harris, and Stanley Johnson (who had an incredible night last night) should be top considerations but all Raptors should see a large amount of playing time tonight due to the lack of available bodies.

Brandon Ingram, Steven Adams, Wes Iwundu ruled out Friday; Naji Marshall available

Brandon Ingram, Steven Adams, and Wes Iwundu have all been ruled out for Friday while Naji Marshall will be available when the Pelicans take on the Golden State Warriors. The Pelicans will be down to nine players for tonight’s game and all of the available bodies will likely see some run and offer some value. The Pelicans offense will likely be run through Alexander-Walker, Eric Bledsoe, and James Johnson with Willy Hernangomez and Jaxson Hayes seeing the majority of the big man minutes.

Conley will get the start Friday but will have his minutes monitored.

Sekou Doumbouya (personal) ruled out Friday

Sekou Doumbouya was a late scratch Friday ahead of the Pistons game against the Denver Nuggets. This will drop the Pistons down to the minimum number of eight players available for tonight’s game. All players will be worthy of consideration as at least value plays though there are probably better and safer options elsewhere on the slate. The Pistons offense will primarily be run through Killian Hayes, Diallo, and Josh Jackson though due to the lack of available players all Pistons will see significant playing time.

Status Note: Eric Paschall (hip) will be limited to around 20-24 minutes Friday

Status Note: Eric Paschall (hip) will be limited to around 20-24 minutes Friday

Mulder who was listed as questionable earlier in the day will be available and start for the Warriors Friday alongside Jordan Poole and Juan Toscano-Anderson who are filling in for Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Andrew Wiggins.