Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (illness) is available for Friday's tilt versus the Miami Heat. A non-COVID illness made Poole a very late scratch ahead of Wednesday's defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers, but the Wizards have cleared him to play on Friday. The 24-year-old combo guard has only been a borderline fantasy play in nine-category leagues all year long during his first season in D.C., putting up 16.5 points on 41.1% shooting from the field, 3.4 assists, 2.0 threes, and 1.0 steals per game, but it's not a bad matchup against a Heat squad that's struggled to defend opposing guards in 2023-24. Rookie Bilal Coulibaly filled up the box score on Wednesday but will almost certainly revert to Washington's bench on Friday with Poole back in the mix.

Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (back) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Friday and will have to watch the home game against the Miami Heat. The 24-year-old saw some big minutes when he was first traded to the Wizards from the Detroit Pistons, but has since been moved to the bench and hasn't been on the floor for more than 20 minutes. In terms of team direction and success, the Wizards are sinking fast, but that usually opens minutes for a lot of players. That hasn't been the case for all of the younger guys on this team though. While Bagley is sidelined, Kyle Kuzma will likely get a bump in usage while Corey Kispert should see a bump in minutes as well.

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.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon (knee) is available ahead of Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Brogdon was uncertain coming into the second game of this back-to-back set. He has been dealing with a right knee issue lately. Despite that, Brogdon will play and is expected to have his normal role in the rotation. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Brogdon back in their lineups for Monday's game.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon (knee) received another questionable tag on Sunday for their game against the Chicago Bulls. He's listed with a knee contusion, which forced him to miss their last game on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. The injury came after he played over 40 minutes in an overtime win against the Houston Rockets. In that contest, he posted 19 points, six assists, two rebounds, and two turnovers. If he's able to play against Chicago, he is a solid start in all fantasy formats. If he has to watch from the sidelines, however, Scoot Henderson (quad) could be a solid streamer if he plays, otherwise, Jabari Walker, Matisse Thybulle, and Toumani Camara would get some more opportunities.