Los Angeles Lakers center Trey Jemison III (illness) will sit out Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The big man has failed to shake off an illness, with the team downgrading Jemison III from questionable to out. Additionally, Jaxson Hayes (knee) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will not be available on Friday to cover minutes at center, leaving the Lakers very weak inside the paint against Nikola Jokic. Alex Len will start the game at the five position, with Christian Koloko expected to work as his backup. Len has not been effective with the Lakers and posted only two points and three rebounds in 19 minutes during Thursday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers are wrapping up a back-to-back on Friday and are giving Vincent a night off after he played 26 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Vincent's absence boosts the fantasy value of Jordan Goodwin and Shake Milton. Goodwin will start the game alongside Austin Reaves, Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Alex Len.

Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards (ankle) will miss Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings, marking his second straight absence after sitting out Wednesday's game versus the Houston Rockets. With Richards sidelined, the Suns will once again turn to Mason Plumlee to handle most of the minutes at center. Richards has been a reliable double-double threat when on the floor, and fantasy managers are hoping for a quick return. In his last game against Memphis, he made the most of his 20 minutes, posting 10 points and 12 rebounds. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will not play on Friday against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran is suffering from an ankle injury and will exit the lineup after playing 30 minutes in Thursday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht are in a prime position to benefit from Finney-Smith's absence on Friday. Both players have been confirmed as starters for the contest.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is considered probable for Saturday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The two-time MVP is likely to remain in the lineup despite dealing with a left calf strain. Antetokounmpo started this week with a 19-point, 17-rebound double-double against the Pacers, and it has been a matchup that has suited him incredibly well. Last season, Antetokounmpo averaged a massive 42.2 points against the Pacers across five games.