Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is available for Thursday's meeting with the Pacers. With Darius Garland (toe), Donovan Mitchell (ankle), Evan Mobley (rest), and Max Strus (knee) getting the night off, Allen is the only starter who will get on the floor. However, according to head coach Kenny Atkinson, the former Net will play in a "limited capacity," meaning he will see fewer minutes than usual. As a result, Tristan Thompson and Chuma Okeke should be more productive, although Ty Jerome and De'Andre Hunter remain the safest fantasy options for the Cavs on Thursday night.

Washington Wizards guardMalcolm Brogdon (ankle) will be out of action against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Brogdon will miss his 27th consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. The 32-year-old injury occurred right before the All-Star break, and he has not seen any action since play resumed. He's only played in 24 games this season, averaging 12.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 23.5 minutes per game. His last chance to return to the floor is Sunday against the Heat.

Washington Wizards forward/centerAnthony Gill (hamstring) is unavailable for Friday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls due to a strained right hamstring he suffered during Tuesday's game against the Pacers. The 32-year-old had become a regular in the rotation, playing at least 22 minutes in three of his last four contests. Gill's final chance to return to the floor is Sunday against the Heat. Tristan Vukcevic will likely see a heavier workload on Friday while Gill is sidelined.

Washington Wizards forwardKhris Middleton(ankle) is unavailable for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Middleton will miss his eighth consecutive contest due to a right knee contusion. He last played on March 27 versus the Pacers and finished with eight points, one rebound and two assists across 14 minutes on the floor. His last chance to suit up during the 2024-25 campaign is Sunday versus the Heat.Justin Champagniehas benefited the most from Middleton's lengthy absence, as he most recently racked up a double-double Wednesday against Philadelphia.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Powell sat out on Wednesday and is in danger of missing his second straight game due to a shoulder injury. His absence would likely mean that Derrick Jones Jr. would remain in the starting five. He finished with 18 points in 26 minutes during his last game. Also, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kris Dunn would see larger roles if Powell is unable to go on Friday. Between the two, Bogdanovic is the better streaming choice for Friday's slate.