Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (shin) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Nesmith was questionable coming into this game, but will ultimately miss his third game in a row. Bennedict Mathurin and Obi Toppin figure to see increased playing time with Nesmith and Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) both ruled out. Mathurin should be a fine streaming option with the Pacers shorthanded for this game.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is considered probable ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The big man appears to be ready to make his first appearance since December 23. Ayton was expected to play on Wednesday, but the icy roads stopped him from getting to the game. The assumption is he'll play ready to go on Friday, but there is no word on a minutes limit. Regardless, Duop Reath is going to take a significant hit in value once Ayton gets back on the court.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Matisse Thybulle (ankle) does not appear on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This is good news after Thybulle was forced to exit during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game. The team was calling the issue a left ankle sprain, but it doesn't appear to be something that is going to hold him out of action. Thybulle should be good to go, but hasn't done enough to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats right now.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (illness) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. Mann was one of four players on this team added to the injury report due to an illness. Mann has been cleared to play, but there's no guarantee he gets much action during this contest. He sat out their last game, but could have a role off the bench with Luguentz Dort (illness) ruled out for this contest. Regardless, Mann won't play enough to warrant streaming in most fantasy formats.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. His status was uncertain coming into this game, but the team will ultimately hold him out due to this illness. Ousmane Dieng (illness) will join him on the bench, which should open up some playing time for the reserve players. Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe figure to both benefit during Thursday's game. Between the two, Joe is the better streaming option. He's coming off a 15-point performance during his last game.