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Kolek will be available for Friday’s Emirates NBA Cup matinee, but this does not guarantee rotation minutes. With Miles McBride available, Kolek’s chances of being in the rotation are slim.

Avdija took a hit to his left quad during the first quarter of Wednesday’s game. While he remained in the game then, the Blazers forward eventually headed back to the locker room for further examination. Avdija is now questionable to return, and Kris Murray has entered the rotation. If Avdija misses time, Murray or Scoot Henderson will likely replace him in the starting lineup, with the latter offering a much higher fantasy ceiling.

Edwards has been dealing with a sore right calf recently, sitting out most of the fourth quarter of Monday’s comeback win over the Thunder. However, the malady did not keep him from making two huge defensive plays in overtime. If he’s unable to play against the Lakers, Nickeil Alexander-Walker is the likely replacement in the starting lineup. Also, rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. has played well recently, earning additional rotation minutes.

While Gobert was present for Wednesday’s practice, he did not participate; he only received treatment for his lower back. Randle was not with the team for the session and will not play on Thursday. Naz Reid will remain in the starting lineup. Due to his defensive ability, rookie Jaylen Clark will likely be a starter as well.

While Leonard is back after missing two games with a foot injury, the Clippers remain without Norman Powell (knee). Dunn will stay in the starting lineup, while Bogdan Bogdanovic and Nicolas Batum return to the bench after starting Monday’s loss to the Pistons. Dunn doesn’t provide much value offensively, but he’s been among the NBA’s best in steals over the past month.

Morris will miss a third straight game with lower back spasms. With the recent change to the Suns’ starting lineup, as Tyus Jones has moved to the bench in favor of Bradley Beal, Morris will be a spot lower in the pecking order when healthy. He’s unlikely to impact fantasy basketball.

Starting center Nic Claxton is serving a one-game suspension after recording his sixth flagrant foul point of the season during Monday’s loss to the Wizards. Sharpe will move into the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling despite the difficulty of this matchup. He’s worth streaming with Claxton and Noah Clowney unavailable.

Initially a game-time decision, Adebayo is available for Wednesday’s game and will start. He’s joined in the lineup by Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins and Kel’el Ware, as expected.

Salaun will miss a second straight game with a sprained ankle, while Okogie has not appeared in a game since January 31. The absences will not significantly impact fantasy basketball, but more minutes will be available to Seth Curry and Damion Baugh. The latter is worth watching ahead of the “silly season,” as he may be asked to play significant minutes to run out the string.

The Knicks will be without Karl-Anthony Towns, which may not be the worst thing due to the 76ers losing eight straight games. Hukporti will get the start, and the rookie can provide some production in the rebound and blocked shot categories. However, his fantasy ceiling is low despite being allowed to start.

Poeltl makes his return after a seven-game absence with a hip pointer. He’ll start despite being on a minutes restriction, pushing Jonathan Mogbo to the bench. The other change is Agbaji, who fills in for the injured Scottie Barnes (hip). Agbaji and rookie Ja’Kobe Walter will play more minutes with Barnes unavailable.