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Outlaw was handed five-year, $35 million contract prior to the start of the 2010-11 season and flopped miserably in his first season with the Nets. Fortunately, it can’t get much worse for the forward, who is looking to live up to his price tag. It’s worth noting that he was coming off of foot surgery in 2009, but his play will have to really improve for the team to get what it sought from its investment.

Anfernee Simons and Donovan Clingan were both late scratches due to illnesses. They will be replaced in the starting unit by Scoot and Murray, with Camara sliding over to start at center. Duop Reath should still play a large reserve role despite not starting.

Walker returned from a four-game absence due to a concussion only to leave Friday’s game as a precaution with a mild headache. Ricky Council IV and Jalen Hood-Schifino can fill in the vacated minutes for the 76ers.

Nick Richards (calf) was a late scratch after being injured during his pregame workout. Ighodaro will replace him in the starting lineup at center. Bol Bol should also take on a larger role off the bench as the other option down low.

Bane was initially listed as questionable, but he will be good to go despite being a late addition to the injury report. He has averaged 29.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 4.3 three-pointers over the last three games.

Simons was a late addition to the injury report, so it isn’t surprising that he will be held out. Scoot Henderson should slide into the starting point guard role, with Dalano Banton taking on extra minutes off the bench.

Tyson will miss this game after being a late addition to the injury report. The rookie’s role has been minimal since the All-Star break, so this won’t impact the team’s rotation.

Richards reportedly injured his calf during his pregame workout, which is why he is a late scratch after not being on the injury report. With Mason Plumlee out, Oso Ighodaro and Bol Bol should split the center minutes.

As expected, both Gordon and Braun will be available to play against Portland. Nikola Jokic is still out, but Jamal Murray’s return should help the team out. Gordon may not be able to repeat his 26-point performance from Wednesday with Murray available, but he should still be productive.

Following a two-game absence, Murray will be back in the lineup to take on Portland. Nikola Jokic is still out, so Murray will be tasked with taking on a larger role on offense. One of Russell Westbrook or Peyton Watson will be pushed back to the bench.

Giddey missed Thursday’s game, which was the second night of a back-to-back. He’ll be back in the lineup to take on Los Angeles. Giddey came off the bench in his most recent appearance, but if Tre Jones (foot) is out, he’ll return to a starting role If Jones plays, Giddey could continue to come off the bench, or he could push Jones or Kevin Huerter to a reserve role. Either way, Dalen Terry won’t play 20 minutes again.