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.

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (illness) was able to participate in practice on Thursday. The veteran guard missed Tuesday's game due to an illness but appears ready to get back on the court. Thompson is expected to return after a one-game absence for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The return of Thompson should shift Brandin Podziemski back to the bench. Podziemski still has some streaming appeal off the bench but is more of a deep league option.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) should be considered out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a torn meniscus. This is a huge blow to both the Sixers and fantasy managers. The organization has not given a timetable for Embiid's return, but the expectation is that the reigning MVP will be sidelined for the foreseeable future. Paul Reed and Mo Bamba are expected to split up the playing time at the center spot. Reed is a must-have player while Embiid is out. Fantasy managers should immediately jump on the waiver wire in search of Reed. The assumption is that the Sixers will be actively seeking a big man at the trade deadline. Fantasy managers will have to check back for an update on Embiid's timetable.