Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (nose) will have surgery on Monday. The 19-year-old has played well in his first season in the NBA, averaging 9.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks. Unfortunately, he suffered a nasal fracture during Monday's showdown with the Orlando Magic, so he'll undergo a procedure to correct the issue. The rookie is questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Bucks. But with Maxi Kleber (nose) carrying the identical designation, Richaun Holmes, who had a double-double on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, could be worth considering for streaming purposes, even if it's only for a few games.

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (ankle) will suit up for Friday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 26-year-old has averaged a career-high 12.2 points with 5.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists. However, he's missed plenty of time this season because of various ailments, with an ankle injury keeping him off the floor the last three games. But Collins is good to go against the Pels, and with Keldon Johnson (elbow) sidelined, he could be more productive than usual.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen) remains out for Friday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. Portland announced on Wednesday that Sharpe was starting to ramp up and begin light on-court activities as he recovers from a lower abdominal strain, but the versatile swingman is not ready to suit up for game action. Sharpe has been sidelined since mid-January and sees his next opportunity to return against these same Nuggets on Sunday. Malcolm Brogdon has picked up the slack for the Blazers covering his latest eight appearances, averaging 20.0 points, 6.9 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.3 three-pointers since Jan. 17. Brogdon might be on the move by next Thursday's trade deadline, but he's getting plenty of run in Rip City and is a must-start in fantasy right now.

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (elbow) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 24-year-old will now miss his second consecutive contest because of a left elbow laceration, so his next chance to play will come on Saturday night versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, the second of back-to-back outings for San Antonio. Zach Collins (ankle) will return from a three-game hiatus, which will help lessen the blow caused by Johnson's absence. But it should also leave room for Malaki Branham to get more action. However, Branham had just four points in 15 minutes against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, meaning he's not worth considering for fantasy lineups.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is still listed as out for Friday's matchup versus the Toronto Raptors. As Houston continues to manage the left lower leg of Eason, the 2022 first-rounder has reportedly begun playing 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 in practice. Head coach Ime Udoka also said on Thursday, per Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston, that Eason could return to game action next week following over a month of missed action, so that likely means the forward is on the wrong side of questionable for Sunday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. First-round rookie Cam Whitmore is coming into his own a bit over his last 10 games, averaging 15.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.3 triples on 39.7% shooting from beyond the arc since Jan. 13 and is worth streaming in deeper fantasy leagues for the time being.