Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, marking his second straight absence. Kyle Anderson could continue to see extra run after putting up eight points, three rebounds, six assists, and one steal in 22 minutes last game, giving him some deep-league appeal for assists from a forward spot. Rookie big Joan Beringer may also see a limited run after grabbing seven rebounds in nine minutes. Rudy Gobert should continue handling the bulk of the center workload. Reid remains roster-worthy if he can return soon.

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center GG Jackson II (knee) has been ruled out Friday against the Celtics after being downgraded from doubtful due to left knee soreness. His absence should keep Taylor Hendricks and Olivier-Maxence Prosper in larger roles. Hendricks delivered 13 points with six steals and three blocks in 24 minutes off the bench last game, giving him strong category streaming appeal, while Prosper added 19 points and three three-pointers in 23 minutes as a starter. Both are worth a look as fantasy options with Memphis thin in the frontcourt. Jaylen Wells could also take on a bit more offensive responsibility.

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Magic due to left hip soreness, his first injury concern since February. If he sits, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura, and Luke Kennard could see increased minutes. LaRavia logged 18 minutes with five points, one three-pointer, six rebounds, one assist, and one block in the last game, making him a possible deep-league streamer. Luka Doncic would likely handle more playmaking duties, while LeBron James could also see a slight usage increase. Reaves remains a must-start if cleared.

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (quadriceps) will miss Saturday's game against the Thunder, marking his third straight absence after suffering a quad contusion earlier this week. Bub Carrington should continue starting at point guard and remains a short-term fantasy add after posting 10 points, one three-pointer, six rebounds, and four assists in 35 minutes last game, though managers should expect some inefficiency and turnovers. Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley (adductor), if available, could also take on larger offensive roles with Young sidelined.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks after missing two of the last three contests due to a left ankle sprain. Jordan Miller could remain in the starting lineup if Leonard sits after posting 11 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 37 minutes Thursday, giving him deep-league streaming appeal. John Collins, who finished with 18 points and eight rebounds, and Derrick Jones Jr., who added 22 points, may also absorb extra usage. Leonard remains a must-start when active, though managers should monitor his status closely.

Miami Heat guard/forward Andrew Wiggins (toe) will miss Saturday's game against the Rockets, extending his absence to eight straight contests as he remains without a clear return timeline. His continued absence should keep Pelle Larsson in the starting group after he logged 33 minutes with 11 points, two rebounds, and five assists in his last start, making him a fringe option in deeper leagues. Tyler Herro and Norman Powell should continue carrying the scoring load, while Bam Adebayo maintains his steady all-around role.

Brooklyn Nets guard Terance Mann (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. He was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. It appears to be significant enough to hold him out of Friday's game. Mann has only been playing minutes in the teens lately anyway. His absence won't mean too much for the Nets' overall rotation. Drake Powell, Nolan Traore, and Ben Saraf should absorb the extra minutes. At this point in the season, the Nets are giving their younger players more looks, so Mann won't be an ideal option.

Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The Warriors have decided to hold out Post during the front end of this back-to-back set. Al Horford (calf) is also sidelined, so the Warriors will rely on Draymond Green and Kristaps Porzingis at the center spot. Possibly, Omer Yurtseven gets involved as well, but he's unlikely to play enough to warrant streaming. Post figures to return for Saturday's game, but fantasy managers will need to check back for another update.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Cedric Coward (personal) is out Friday against the Celtics after being added late to the injury report. The rookie has been logging steady minutes in a starting role, so his absence opens up wing opportunities. Walter Clayton Jr. could see added run after posting four points, two rebounds, and four assists in 20 minutes off the bench last game. Rayan Rupert could also enter the streaming mix in deeper leagues if he gets the start, while Jaylen Wells may take on a bit more of the scoring load.

Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Sasser will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set due to right hip soreness. He finished with two points and five assists across 14 minutes during Thursday's game. His absence should mean an uptick in playing time for Daniss Jenkins, Caris LeVert, and Duncan Robinson. Jenkins is expected to play heavy minutes going forward with Cade Cunningham (lung) sidelined indefinitely. He should be able to offer solid streaming value alongside LeVert and Robinson.

Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (foot) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Williams will shake off the questionable tag and suit up despite dealing with left foot soreness. The Nets are shorthanded right now, so Williams will likely be asked to play an expanded role. Over the last three games, Williams is averaging 7.0 points and 1.3 steals across 20.2 minutes per game. Williams isn't anything more than a low-end streaming option in deep leagues right now.

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) will play Friday against the Nets after briefly carrying a questionable tag. Towns continues to play at a high level, averaging 24.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.8 three-pointers across his last five games in 32.4 minutes. He remains a strong source of scoring and rebounding while providing out-of-position assists. Mitchell Robinson should continue handling a smaller supporting role off the bench. Towns remains locked into lineups as a clear must-start during the fantasy playoffs.

Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (ribs) will officially miss the rest of the 2025-2026 regular season, according to Dustin Dopriak. Zubac won't play again after suffering a fractured rib during Wednesday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The big man was acquired at the trade deadline in a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Sadly, Zubac was only able to suit up in five games for the Pacers this season. The Pacers aren't playing for anything but lottery odds, so they'll give Zubac plenty of time to rest and recover. Jay Huff should move into the starting five for the remainder of the season. Given the Pacers' injuries, Huff figures to play a significant role and should offer fantasy value in most formats.

Toronto Raptors forward/center Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Nuggets and appears likely to miss another contest due to his lingering sprain. His continued absence should keep Jakob Poeltl locked into steady frontcourt minutes after he produced 17 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 21 minutes last game. Sandro Mamukelashvili chipped in 17 points, four rebounds, and five assists in 22 minutes and could be a deep-league streaming option for scoring. Jamison Battle could also see rotation minutes, though most fantasy managers can look elsewhere during the playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will sit out Friday's game against Houston for injury management on the first night of a back-to-back, though he could return Saturday against Golden State. His absence could mean a few extra minutes for Zaccharie Risacher and Corey Kispert, but neither is a trustworthy fantasy option during the playoffs. Risacher recently posted five points, six rebounds, one steal, and one block in 16 minutes, while Kispert added 10 points in 13 minutes. Mouhamed Gueye could also enter the rotation but remains off the fantasy radar, with most usage staying with Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is off the injury report and expected to return Friday against the Raptors after sitting out Wednesday for injury management on the second night of a back-to-back. He should slide right back into his usual frontcourt role, especially with Peyton Watson (hamstring) still out. Spencer Jones will likely move back to the bench once Gordon returns. Gordon should continue to offer steady rebounds and defensive production, though managers should still expect occasional rest games when Denver has back-to-back matchups.

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (adductor) will not return to Thursday's game against the Jazz after finishing with four points, one rebound, and one assist in 17 minutes. Trent had just returned from two straight DNP-CDs and remains outside the fantasy radar with Milwaukee tightening its rotation. Ryan Rollins and AJ Green continue to handle steady backcourt minutes, while Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) should maintain a large offensive role when active. Cam Thomas remains a situational option when depth is thin, leaving little reason to roster Trent during the fantasy playoffs.

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will remain out Friday against Toronto as he continues recovering from a strain that has kept him sidelined since early February. His absence should continue to push Aaron Gordon into a larger frontcourt role. Spencer Jones and Julian Strawther may also pick up extra minutes off the bench, though neither has been consistent enough to trust outside very deep leagues. Watson can stay on waiver wires for now until he shows he is healthy enough to earn back a steady spot in the rotation.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (shoulder) will not return to Thursday's game against the 76ers after suffering the injury in the first half, adding to Sacramento's growing list of absences during fantasy playoff weeks. Monk finished with four points, five assists, and one rebound in 16 minutes after recently returning from a four-game ankle absence. Daeqwon Plowden could stay on the deep-league streaming radar after putting up 20 points with four three-pointers in 32 minutes as a starter. Nique Clifford (hamstring) may also see added usage if healthy, while Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan should continue handling most of the offensive workload.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hip) will be re-evaluated in two weeks and remains a strong shutdown candidate with the team prioritizing development down the stretch. His absence opens up minutes, but Utah's rotation has been unpredictable, making it tough to trust anyone outside deeper leagues. Andersson Garcia finished with seven points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and three steals in 48 minutes Wednesday and is worth a look for defensive stats. Blake Hinson also chipped in 14 points with four three-pointers in 20 minutes and could be a scoring streamer. Cody Williams and Kyle Filipowski should continue seeing expanded roles.