Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) is off the injury report ahead of Friday's contest versus the Memphis Grizzlies. The Magic managed Fultz's injured left knee in Monday's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he'll get back in the mix on Friday. Since returning from a two-month absence, the former No. 1 overall pick is averaging 6.0 points, 3.4 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.1 steals covering his past seven games. Fultz is an option to start in Orlando's backcourt alongside Jalen Suggs, likely pushing Anthony Black to the bench.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is listed as out for Friday's game versus the Charlotte Hornets. Head coach Ime Udoka said on Wednesday that Eason will begin contact drills next week, so his absence on Friday isn't surprising, as the Rockets continue to manage the 2022 first-rounder's left lower leg. With that said, don't expect Eason back in Houston's lineup on Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets. Cam Whitmore has averaged 11.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 triples, and 0.9 steals through his past dozen games.

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) is not spotted on the team's injury report ahead of Friday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. Out for back-to-back games due to a sprained left ankle, Smith is cleared to return against the Hornets on Friday. The 2022 first-rounder is bringing in top-100 fantasy numbers in his second season with the Rockets, tallying 13.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.7 treys, and 0.8 blocks per game. Jeff Green will slide back to Houston's second unit to free up Smith's starting spot.

The Toronto Raptors have officially ruled out center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) for Friday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. Poeltl remains on the shelf with a sprained left ankle for the ninth consecutive outing, with his next chance to return arriving on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks for the start of Toronto's six-game road trip. Though Jontay Porter continues to draw nominal starts at center for the Raptors, Thaddeus Young is averaging 5.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.6 steals across his past eight showings.

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says that a bruised right thigh will keep guard Immanuel Quickley (thigh) out of Friday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers after missing Thursday's practice, but he'll travel on Toronto's six-game road trip that starts Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. With IQ out for at least one game on Friday, look for Gary Trent Jr. and Scottie Barnes to handle the ball more in the first unit. Dennis Schroder and Bruce Brown are candidates to enter the Raptors' starting lineup against the Clippers.