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Warren played in Israel last year, averaging 16.1 points and 4.2 assists per game, and it’s likely that he’ll spend the rest of his playing days overseas.

James and Davis routinely appear on the Lakers’ injury report, but the former did miss two games last week. Dalton Knecht and Gabe Vincent replaced James in the lineup for those games, with the latter being the more likely choice if needed on Saturday. As for Davis, a potential absence would push Christian Koloko up on the depth chart.

Despite the leg injury, Hachimura played 37 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Kings. The probable tag suggests he will be available for Saturday’s rematch, occupying his usual place in the starting lineup.

With Damian Lillard (calf) sidelined, Green will fill the void in the starting lineup. An effective perimeter shooter, the role change allows Green to do more regarding playmaking. Look for Delon Wright to play rotation minutes off the bench due to the lack of a true point guard.

Wade moves into the starting lineup with Isaac Okoro sidelined with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder. However, his fantasy value may not receive much of a boost, as Max Strus will make his season debut off the bench. The other four starters are unchanged.

Ingles has not appeared in a game since November 17, and his continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball or the Timberwolves’ rotation.

While Kuzma was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice, he still isn’t at the point where he can physically perform in games. Justin Champagnie should remain in the starting lineup until that changes, and he is worth streaming in deep leagues.

Tillman is back after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Bulls. With the other Celtics’ rotation big men also absent from the injury report, Tillman is not likely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.

Hart is back with the team after missing Thursday’s win over the Timberwolves to attend to a personal matter. His return means fewer minutes for Precious Achiuwa, who recorded a double-double on Thursday, starting alongside Karl-Anthony Towns.

The Hornets have made three changes to their starting lineup, two of which were due to injury. Micic and Richards will start with LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams sidelined, while Martin moves into the starting lineup and pushes Seth Curry to the bench. All three spot starters are worth streaming since only three games are on Friday’s schedule.

Embiid is back a little earlier than expected, having only missed Monday’s win over the Hornets in Charlotte. His return means Andre Drummond will come off the bench, but he is not worth streaming in most leagues. Philadelphia’s other four starters are unchanged.