Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (rest) isn't spotted on the team's injury report leading into Friday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. Minnesota gave Conley, who had participated in all of their 36 games this season, a night off for Wednesday's loss to the Boston Celtics, but they will have him available on Friday. Disruptive defender Nickeil Alexander-Walker filled the void in head coach Chris Finch's starting backcourt against the Celtics, notching 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, three treys, one steal, and one block in Wednesday's 40-minute spot start. Look for NAW to return to the bench and lose fantasy value on Friday. Kyle Anderson has a chance to remain in the first unit, however, with the 'Wolves listing Rudy Gobert (hip) as questionable after sitting out on Wednesday.

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama isn't listed on the team's injury report for Friday's tilt against the Charlotte Hornets. The Spurs have strict limitations in place for the 2023 No. 1 overall pick, which include restrictions to around 24 minutes of court time per night since he suffered a freak ankle injury before Dec. 23's game after stepping on a ball boy's foot during pregame warmups. San Antonio has yet to officially clear Wembanyama for activity on both parts of any potential back-to-back sets on top of that, meaning the ultra-talented rookie is unlikely to suit up on Saturday versus the Chicago Bulls. Over his last seven appearances, Wemby is putting up 21.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.7 triples, and a whopping 3.9 blocks in only 24.3 minutes per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff says guard Darius Garland (jaw) will not be available for Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Day game against the Chicago Bulls and that he will be out for a few more contests. The Cavaliers will get two more home games before beginning a four-game road trip on Jan. 20, so it remains to be seen if Garland will have a chance to return at some point during that stretch. The 23-year-old All-Star is averaging 20.7 points, 5.9 assists, 1.8 threes on a career-low 34.6% success rate from long range, and 1.6 steals but sits among the NBA's worst with 3.8 turnovers per game through 20 showings. Donovan Mitchell will remain Cleveland's focal point offensively for however long Garland is out, while Caris LeVert continues playing a prominent role with the reserves as the sixth man.

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (thigh) is not listed on the team's injury report ahead of Friday's matchup versus the Miami Heat. Anthony aggravated an injury to his right thigh early that had previously bothered him in Tuesday's blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he will be available for the Magic on Friday. Markelle Fultz returned to Orlando's lineup on Jan. 7, so Anthony's minutes aren't going to be as steady for fantasy managers going forward. The 23-year-old former first-rounder's considerable rate of turnovers and lack of defensive contributions render him more valuable in points leagues, averaging 13.9 points, 3.4 assists, and 1.3 threes with 84.7% shooting from the foul line during his fourth campaign.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) will remain on the sidelines for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. Wagner sprained his right ankle in last Wednesday's contest, and Friday will mark his fourth straight absence. The 22-year-old three-level scorer is averaging career-high figures in his third season with 20.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 85.2% shooting from the free-throw line over 34 outings as Orlando's No. 2 scoring option behind Paolo Banchero, and he would appear to be on the wrong side of questionable for Saturday's tilt against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Caleb Houstan and Chuma Okeke have been the clear fantasy beneficiaries of Wagner's absence in terms of playing time, with the former sinking multiple three-pointers for the Magic in each of his past five appearances.