

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He's only listed with knee injury management, so the injury report just seems to be a housekeeping type of deal. The up-and-coming point guard was able to play a full 30 minutes in their last contest on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In that one, he registered 19 points, seven assists, two rebounds, two steals, and one block. The Clippers present a different test as they're one of the top teams in the league right now and boast one of the better perimeter defenses too. Cunningham is still a must-start player whenever he's healthy, so he should be in all lineups regardless of format.


Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) didn't return to Thursday's game after suffering an injury in the second quarter. Vanderbilt was given the starting nod but unfortunately tapped out right before halftime due to a right foot injury. Luckily, the X-rays were negative, so fantasy managers should consider Vanderbilt as day-to-day heading into the weekend. Rui Hachimura started during the second half of Thursday's game. He figures to see heavy minutes if the Lakers are without LeBron James and Vanderbilt this weekend.


Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (ankle) was considered doubtful to return for Thursday's game after suffering an injury in the third quarter. The big man returned to the bench but didn't check back into Thursday's game. The Cavs are already without Evan Mobley (knee) so losing Allen puts them in a bad spot. Damian Jones figures to see a spike in playing time if Allen is forced to miss time. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on Allen's status.


Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Sengun has not missed a game this season, so it's unlikely that an illness is going to hold him out of this contest. The Rockets would likely be forced to be small-ball if Sengun is unable to go. That means Jabari Smith Jr. is someone who would probably benefit greatly with Segun sidelined. He'd be a fairly decent streaming choice with additional playing time. Fantasy managers will have to check back closer to tip-off for another update on his status.


Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Allen doesn't appear on the injury report after sitting out on Wednesday's contest due to a right ankle sprain. His return should mean that Eric Gordon will shift back to the bench. Gordon won't have as much streaming appeal while playing with the second unit. However, deep league fantasy managers should continue to hold onto Gordon as he should still be a decent scoring option off the bench.
