Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (leg) is ruled out for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 27-year-old, who sustained a tibia injury, also missed the final game before the All-Star break. As a precaution, he will sit out the second night of a back-to-back. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) is questionable, potentially leaving Denver without their entire starting backcourt. Reggie Jackson, Christian Braun, and Justin Holiday are all viable options to step up for the Nuggets on Friday. Murray boasts season averages of 20.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists in 31.4 minutes per game.

Denver Nuggets wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) is officially listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 31-year-old departed Thursday's game for Denver after a 15-minute stint, but the extent of his injury remains uncertain. With Jamal Murray (leg) sidelined, players like Reggie Jackson, Christian Braun, and Justin Holiday could see extended minutes. Caldwell-Pope has been averaging 9.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 31.6 minutes per game this season.

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis (Achilles/hip) is officially listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs. The 30-year-old did play in the Lakers' first game after the break on Thursday, delivering an impressive performance with 27 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks in the 128-110 loss to Golden State. While LeBron James (ankle) is expected to return, the Lakers could potentially be without their other star player against San Antonio. Davis boasts averages of 24.9 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game this season.

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (illness) has been tagged as probable on Friday for their game against the Charlotte Hornets. Payton was listed as questionable for the same illness in their last game against the Los Angeles Lakers and was eventually downgraded, but it seems like he's breaking out of the sickness enough to give it a go on Friday. The 31-year-old is a big part of the Warriors' second-unit defense and he should remain in that role now that he's back. Over the last four games, Payton has averaged 7.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists across 14.7 minutes per game. He's not exactly on the fantasy radar right now, but he will take some minutes away from Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is officially listed as probable for Friday's game against the Spurs. The 39-year-old missed the Lakers' first game after the All-Star break due to an ankle injury but is expected to return to the lineup tonight. However, Anthony Davis (Achilles/hip) remains questionable, potentially leaving the Lakers without one of their top two players. James averages 24.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game this season in 34.9 minutes.