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While Middleton is progressing in his recovery, he still isn’t ready to play in games. Taurean Prince will remain in the starting lineup, making him worthy of streaming consideration in deep leagues.

Hauser is available after missing Boston’s last two games with a right hip impingement. However, the Celtics’ rotation is whole for Friday’s game, so he will not offer much value to most fantasy managers.

Horford has missed the past two games with a sprained left big toe, but is set to return Friday against the Pelicans. With the 38-year-old center back, Luke Kornet will play fewer minutes off the bench.

McDermott did not play in Wednesday’s win over Philadelphia, but his absence did not significantly impact fantasy basketball or the Kings’ rotation. He can provide depth off the bench but should not be rostered in fantasy leagues.

Horton-Tucker is available after a sore lower left leg limited him to two minutes in Wednesday’s loss to Boston. While Zach LaVine (personal) is away from the team, freeing up rotation minutes on the wing, Horton-Tucker is unlikely to do enough to merit being streamed.

Caruso sprained his ankle during Wednesday’s loss to the Warriors. His absence leaves Oklahoma City down a perimeter rotation player, but it does not impact fantasy basketball. Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe will absorb the minutes that would have gone to Caruso.

Randle left Thursday’s game against the Jazz in the second quarter when he pulled up lame after making a layup. He’s set to miss Saturday’s game against the Wizards entirely. Randle’s absence means more usage for Naz Reid and Jaylen Clark off the bench.

Conley missed Thursday’s win over the Jazz with a sprained right thumb, which resulted in Nickeil Alexander-Walker moving into the starting lineup. Given the opposition, Alexander-Walker and Rob Dillingham will be worth streaming if Conley remains sidelined on Saturday.

Williamson has played well lately, scoring 29 points against the Mavericks on Wednesday. The 24-year-old power forward is set to miss Friday’s game with an illness, however. Javonte Green could see additional playing time in his absence.

Green is back after missing Wednesday’s loss to the Nets with a sore right foot. He’ll take on his usual role as a starter, but Green has offered limited fantasy value this season. His return pushes Josh Okogie to the bench.

Shannon, who has not appeared in a game since December 23, was not in the Timberwolves’ rotation before suffering a sprained right ankle. With the rookie cleared to resume 5-on-5 activities, he’s considered questionable for Saturday’s game against Washington. While that may be a good opportunity for Shannon to shake off the rust, there’s no need to roster him in fantasy leagues.