New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (foot) has been marked as questionable on the team's injury report leading up to their Friday night game against the San Antonio Spurs. Williamson was unable to play in their last game with the same left foot bone contusion and is now in danger of missing his second consecutive contest. The 23-year-old hasn't been forced to miss back-to-back games all season, which has been a refreshing trend after his injury-plagued start to his NBA career. If he's unable to suit up in this one, Trey Murphy III would likely move into the starting five again unless Herbert Jones (adductor) can play. Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) could also receive some extra minutes if he's cleared, otherwise there'd be some more Dyson Daniels and Naji Marshall minutes.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is considered doubtful for the team's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. The star guard has been dealing with ankle issues all season and he'll now miss his fourth consecutive game due to right ankle tendinopathy. This is going to be his 25th missed game of the season, so he won't be eligible for any regular season awards. In terms of finding a streaming option, the Hornets have been going with a roulette of guards to throw into the starting lineup in Ball's place. Ish Smith and Bryce McGowens have each received one game of starting point guard duties while P.J. Washington was thrown into the mix to create a big starting five. All three should receive more minutes while Washington is likely the best bet if any fantasy managers are desperately in need of a replacement.

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (illness) has received a questionable tag on Friday as he continues to deal with a non-COVID illness that kept him from playing against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Poole hasn't been able to post the type of numbers that everyone expected this season, but he remains the team's starting two-guard. The 24-year-old is averaging 16.5 points, 3.4 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 2.2 turnovers per game while shooting 41.4% from the floor and 31.2% from three. At this rate, he hasn't been the most helpful fantasy player, so fantasy managers will want to have a backup plan ready and check back ahead of tipoff to see if he sheds the questionable status.

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.