According to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun, Toronto Raptors forwardScottie Barnes(hand) won't play against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. The 23-year-old will be out of action during the second leg of a back-to-back set due to an injured right hand. On Wednesday versus the Blazers, Barnes finished with five points, two rebounds, five assists and one steal in 27 minutes on the floor. He's been bothered by a contusion on his right hand, which has undoubtedly impacted his shooting numbers recently. While Barnes is sidelined, Jonathan MogboandCole Swider will be in line for a more prominent role in tonight's contest.

Utah Jazz centerWalker Kessler (nose, concussion) is unavailable for Friday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. Kessler is currently in the NBA's concussion protocols, meaning he could miss a significant amount of time. The 23-year-old big man is averaging 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 blocks across 58 appearances this season. With Kessler out of action, Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh will likely be called upon to take on most of the Jazz front-court minutes this evening.

Portland Trail Blazers guardScoot Henderson(concussion) will remain sidelined for Friday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. He is still in concussion protocol, sitting out a fourth consecutive game. With Henderson no longer in the lineup,Dalano Bantonhas taken on a larger role. He was busy in a 112-103 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, finishing with 23 points, three rebounds and two assists across 37 minutes. Anfernee Simons(forearm) is listed as questionable, leaving Banton with possibly a heavier workload than expected for tonight's matchup.

Dave McMenamin of ESPN.comreports that Los Angeles Lakers forwardRui Hachimura (knee) won't play on Friday versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Hachimura will be out of action with a minor knee injury after finishing with 24 points, six rebounds, and three assists across 34 minutes on Thursday against Golden State. He will likely return on Sunday against Oklahoma City. While Hachimura is on the shelf, Dorian Finney-Smith and Dalton Knecht could see a fantasy boost with more minutes and extra scoring opportunities for tonight's matchup.

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (calf) remains on the injury report for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The All-Star point guard is considered questionable after missing the last five consecutive games with a left calf contusion. He was listed as doubtful ahead of their last game, so he seems to be trending in the right direction. If he's forced to miss one more game, Dennis Schroder, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Malik Beasley should all continue getting some extra minutes. Especially with Tobias Harris (heel) ruled out, Schroder and Hardaway will be leaned on for some more offense. In their last game, Schroder posted 15 points, seven assists, and four rebounds. Hardaway registered 23 points (8-14 FG), three assists, and three rebounds.

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (elbow) has received a questionable status due to elbow bursitis and may not suit up against the Utah Jazz on Friday. If there's ever a good time to get a rest game, the Pacers would likely choose this one against a banged-up and last-place Jazz team. So, if Siakam doesn't suit up, while Aaron Nesmith (ankle) and Bennedict Mathurin (calf) are both questionable, they could be very thin in the frontcourt. Obi Toppin, Jarace Walker, and T.J. McConnell could all see a big bump in minutes and usage. In their last game, Walker played the most out of the three and posted 10 points, six rebounds, and two assists.

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is dealing with some ankle soreness and has been listed on the injury report as questionable for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Since his big injury stretch towards the beginning of the season, Nesmith has only missed one game since January 14. In their last game against the Charlotte Hornets, he registered 16 points, three rebounds, one assist, one steal, and shot 3-for-9 from deep. If he's unable to play, Obi Toppin could see some more minutes if Bennedict Mathurin (calf) gets ruled out as well.

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (calf) appeared on the team's injury report for injury management on his calf and is considered questionable for the Friday night matchup with the Utah Jazz. He's missed the last three games as the Pacers seem to be playing it safe while they sit in the fourth seed of the Eastern Conference playoff race. If he's forced to miss another game, Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell should both get a little bump in minutes again. The former is still available in a wide range of leagues and averages 10.2 points, 5.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game this season.

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (back) is dealing with some lower back tightness but is considered probable for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He hasn't had much value across any fantasy format until recently, when the Hornets suffered even more hits to their starting lineup. In his last two games, Curry saw 26 minutes or more and slotted into the starting five. He posted 11.5 points, 3.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.5 threes per game, which could help any fantasy manager still in their fantasy playoffs.

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) has been tagged as probable for Friday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. Across his last 11 games played, Williams has registered double-doubles in nine of them while averaging 15.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game. Since LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Brandon Miller (wrist) both won't return this season, the Hornets have needed offensive firepower from the rest of the lineup. Williams has provided a much-needed inside presence on both ends of the court and is a great play in every fantasy format as long as he's healthy.

Milwaukee's F Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double, finishing with 35 points, 20 assists and 17 rebounds in a 126-113 win over Philadelphia on Thursday, Apr. 3.

Wizards' G Carlton Carrington scored 32 points on 12-of-18 shooting in a 97-109 loss to the Magic on Thursday, Apr. 3. Carrington is owned in only 21.7% leagues.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against Golden State. After amassing a 61-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in the double-overtime win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday, the multi-time MVP didn't suit up the following night versus the San Antonio Spurs. DeAndre Jordan got the start, with the veteran finishing with 10 points, 17 rebounds, one block, and one steal. With that in mind, if Jokic is cleared to suit up on Friday, Jordan isn't worth starting in any fantasy format. The same can be said about Jalen Pickett and Hunter Tyson, even if Aaron Gordon (calf), Jamal Murray (hamstring), and Christian Braun (foot) aren't available.

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (pelvis) will play on Thursday versus the Lakers. He took a fall in a recent meeting with the San Antonio Spurs and was ruled out heading into Tuesday's 134-125 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. As a result, Gui Santos saw a few extra minutes and finished the night with four points, six assists, four rebounds, and two steals. It isn't known if Kuminga's minutes will be scaled back in this one. But his presence should mean Santos will only see 15-20 minutes of action.

Washington Wizards centerRichaun Holmes(shoulder) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. The 31-year-old will be out of action due to a right shoulder contusion. Holmes exited Wednesday's games against the Sacramento Kings after sustaining the injury. He posted two points during the two minutes he played in. His next chance to return to the floor is an away game against the Celtics in Boston on Sunday.

Washington Wizards guard/forward Kyshawn George (ankle) won't play against the Orlando Magic on Thursday. George will be out of action for the sixth consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. The 21-year-old rookie has played in 64 games this season, averaging 8.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 assists across 26.8 minutes per contest. While George is sidelined, Justin Champagnie will likely take on extra minutes after finishing with eight points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block during 30 minutes of work against the Kings on Wednesday.

Washington Wizards forwardKhris Middleton(ankle) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. Middleton will miss his fourth 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 next chance to suit up comes on Sunday versus the Boston Celtics.

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) will play on Thursday versus Minnesota. The veteran continues to appear on the injury report because of a sore ankle. Yet, he was able to suit up for Monday's win over the Dallas Mavericks, finishing with 18 points, 11 assists, two steals, and one block. With Cameron Johnson (back) ruled out, Russell should be one of the Nets' top producers on Thursday evening.

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (hand) is available for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers. The 23-year-old has been bothered by a contusion on his right hand, which has undoubtedly impacted his shooting numbers of late. It's unknown how much action Barnes will continue to receive heading toward the end of the 2024-25 campaign. But as far as Thursday night is concerned, the absences of Gradey Dick (knee), Jakob Poeltl (rest), and Immanuel Quickley (rest) should keep Barnes busy on both ends of the floor.

Washington Wizards guardJordan Poole(elbow) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. The 25-year-old will be sidelined for the first time since March 5 due to an elbow issue. Poole played on Wednesday against the Kings and posted 23 points, two rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes. His next chance to play is Sunday against the Boston Celtics. Marcus SmartandBub Carringtonwill likely absorb most of the available minutes in the backcourt this evening.