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Clippers' Norman Powell (knee) available to play Thursday
The Los Angeles Clippers will have Norman Powell (knee) available to play in Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors.
Powell picked up a knee injury in Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings, but is doing well enough to suit up to take on the Warriors tonight.
The veteran has a $5,000 salary on FanDuel and is projected to score 19.4 fantasy points against the Warriors, with 11.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists.
Miami's Bam Adebayo (hip) will not return Thursday
The Miami Heat announced that Bam Adebayo (hip) will not return to Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers.
Adebayo reportedly suffered a hip contusion in the first half and will not be able to return to the game. Thomas Bryant should take over Adebayo's role in the starting lineup if the star misses any time.
Adebayo was having a strong night before he suffered his injury 12 minutes in, scoring 7 points with 4 rebounds and 2 assists.

Moses Moody starting for Warriors Thursday with Andrew Wiggins (finger) out
The Golden State Warriors will start Moses Moody in place of Andrew Wiggins (finger) for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Moody will make his third start of the season Thursday while filling in for Andrew Wiggins (finger). The third-year guard has averaged a career high 17.6 minutes per game while playing mostly off the bench this season.
Our models project Moody, who has a $3,900 salary on FanDuel, to score 23 fantasy points against the Clippers, with 12.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists.

Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu starting versus Bucks Thursday
The Chicago Bulls will have Ayo Dosunmu start in Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Bulls will be without both Zach LaVine (foot) and DeMar DeRozan (ankle) for Thursday's tilt, leaving them a little shorthanded as they take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. Alex Caruso and Ayo Dosunmu will fill in for their injured starters.
Our models project Dosunmu, who has a $3,900 salary on FanDuel, to score 16.2 fantasy points in tonight's tilt, with 8.1 points, 2.3 boards, and 2.2 assists.

Alex Caruso (toe) starting for Bulls in place of Zach LaVine (foot) Thursday
The Chicago Bulls will start Alex Caruso (toe) in Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Caruso has been dealing with a toe injury lately, but will suit up and take a spot in the starting five while Zach LaVine deals with his foot injury. The Bulls have a 47.1% win probability for tonight's contest.
Our models project Caruso, who has a $5,400 salary on FanDuel, to score 24.7 fantasy points against the Bucks off of 9.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.5 assists.

Suns' Devin Booker (ankle) questionable to play Friday
The Phoenix Suns listed Devin Booker (ankle) as questionable to play in Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets.
Booker suffered an ankle injury in Wednesday's game against the Raptors and is now in danger of missing the team's upcoming game against the Nuggets. His status will be important to monitor over the next day.
If he can play, our models have Booker notching 41.1 fantasy points against the Nuggets, with 25.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 6.2 assists.

Suns' Grayson Allen (illness) available on Friday
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Grayson Allen (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets.
Allen is not included on Friday's injury report and will be available to face Denver after sitting out Wednesday's game with an illness.
Allen is averaging 11.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 23.0 FanDuel points per game this season.

Minnesota's Troy Brown Jr. filling in for Anthony Edwards (hip) Thursday
The Minnesota Timberwolves will have Troy Brown Jr. start in place of Anthony Edwards (hip) for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz.
With Edwards (hip) sidelined for the evening, the Timberwolves will turn to Brown Jr. to fill Edwards' spot in the starting lineup. It will be the first start of the veterans' 2023-24 season after starting 45 games for the Lakers a season ago.
Our models project Brown Jr., who has a $4,000 salary on FanDuel, to score 16.4 fantasy points against the Jazz, with 8.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists.

Bulls' DeMar DeRozan (ankle) out on Thursday
Chicago Bulls guard/forward DeMar DeRozan (ankle) has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
DeRozan has been downgraded from questionable to out and will not play against the Bucks on Thursday. Expect Torrey Craig to play more minutes against Milwaukee.
DeRozan is averaging 21.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 36.5 FanDuel points per game this season.

Lakers' Cam Reddish (groin) unavailable Thursday night
The Los Angeles Lakers have ruled out Cam Reddish (groin) for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Reddish will take the night off as the Lakers enter the second leg of their back-to-back. The forward is still working his way back from the groin injury that kept him out of three games a week ago, so it seems the team is taking a cautious approach with his health.
Reddish is averaging 10.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per 36 minutes in his first season with the Lakers. He is also committing less than a turnover and is nabbing 2.1 steals per 36 minutes.

LeBron James (calf) good to go Thursday for Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (calf) is available for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
James has been upgraded from questionable for the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back. He scored 25 points with 8 rebounds and 3 assists in 29 minutes on Wednesday versus the Detroit Pistons. The 38-year-old has played in both legs of every back-to-back for the Lakers this season.
LeBron has a $10,200 salary on Thursday’s nine-game slate and numberFire's models project him for 45.9 FanDuel points over 34.9 minutes. Per our NBA Heat Map, the Lakers’ implied total is 114.0 and the game total is 233.0.

Jamal Murray (ankle) questionable for Denver on Friday
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Jamal Murray (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns.
Murray is dealing with an ankle sprain and is questionable to face the Suns on Friday. If Murray is ruled out, Reggie Jackson could return to the starting lineup.
Murray is averaging 16.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 31.4 FanDuel points per game this season.

Pistons' Ausar Thompson moving to bench Thursday
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the New York Knicks.
Thompson started the first 18 games of his career, but the Pistons are making some changes after losing 15 consecutive contests. He should still see a similar amount of minutes with the second unit. Isaiah Livers is replacing Thompson in the starting lineup.
Thompson has a $7,200 salary on Thursday’s nine-game slate and numberFire's models project him for 29.5 FanDuel points over 30.1 minutes. Per our NBA Heat Map, the Pistons have the lowest implied total (102.5) in the league today.

Isaiah Livers starting for Pistons on Thursday, Ausar Thompson coming off the bench
Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Knicks.
Livers will enter the starting lineup on Thursday with Ausar Thompson moving to the bench. Our models expect Livers to play 17.0 minutes against New York.
Livers' Thursday projection includes 5.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.7 assists, and 10.2 FanDuel points. His salary is $3,900.

Pistons leave Jaden Ivey off starting lineup Thursday
The Detroit Pistons did not list Jaden Ivey as a starter for Thursday's game against the New York Knicks.
Ivey will play off the bench for a change on Thursday as the flailing Pistons shake things up. Killian Hayes will take over for Ivey in the starting lineup.
Ivey has a $5,800 salary on FanDuel and is projected to score 27 fantasy points, with 14.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 5.1 assists.

Pistons' Killian Hayes starting on Thursday, Jaden Ivey coming off the bench
Detroit Pistons point guard Killian Hayes is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Knicks.
Hayes will get the start on Thursday with Jaden Ivey moving to the bench.
Hayes is averaging 8.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 23.0 FanDuel points per game this season. His salary is $4,900.
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon (heel) questionable on Friday
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (heel) is questionable for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns.
Gordon continues to deal with a heel strain and is questionable to face the Suns on Friday. If he is available, our models expect him to play 34.4 minutes against Phoenix.
Gordon's Friday projection includes 17.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 35.9 FanDuel points.

Heat's Kevin Love coming off the bench on Thursday
Miami Heat forward Kevin Love is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers.
Love will return to the bench on Thursday with Haywood Highsmith back in the starting lineup. Our models expect Love to play 13.2 minutes against the Pacers.
Love's Thursday projection includes 6.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 14.1 FanDuel points. His salary is $4,700.

Haywood Highsmith starting for Miami on Thursday, Kevin Love coming off the bench
Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers.
Highsmith will return to the starting lineup on Thursday with Kevin Love moving to the bench. Our models expect Highsmith to play 20.4 minutes against the Pacers.
Highsmith's Thursday projection includes 6.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 15.8 FanDuel points. His salary is $4,900.

Jimmy Butler (ankle) starting for Heat Thursday; Josh Richardson moving to bench
The Miami Heat will have Jimmy Butler (ankle) return to the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers.
Butler missed the Heat's last two games while dealing with an ankle injury but will be back in action for tonight's game against the Pacers. His return will move Josh Richardson back to Miami's bench.
Butler has an $8,400 salary on FanDuel for tonight's contests and is projected to score 43.8 fantasy points against Indiana.
Josh Richardson playing with second unit for Miami Thursday
The Miami Heat did not include Josh Richardson in their lineup for Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers.
Richardson will move back to Miami's bench Thursday while Jimmy Butler (ankle) returns to the lineup from his two game absence.
Richardson has a $5,000 salary on FanDuel and is averaging 19.2 fantasy points per game this year.
Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) cleared for Jazz Thursday
Utah Jazz center Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) is available for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Olynyk has been upgraded from questionable for the second straight game. He played 18 minutes on Wednesday and scored 5 points with 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and a triple.
Olynyk has a $5,300 salary on Thursday’s nine-game slate and numberFire's models project him for 17.2 FanDuel points over 17.9 minutes. Per our NBA Heat Map, the Jazz’s implied total (106.0) and the game total (222.0) are both third-lowest in the league today. The Timberwolves are allowing the fewest FanDuel points per game to centers this season.

Jazz to start Ochai Agbaji in place of injured Jordan Clarkson (thigh) Thursday
The Utah Jazz will reportedly start Ochai Agbaji in place of Jordan Clarkson (thigh) in Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Jazz are giving Clarkson the night off to deal with his thigh injury, opening up a spot for Agbaji to make his seventh start of the season.
Agbaji has a $4,600 salary on FanDuel and is averaging 10.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2 assists per 36 minutes so far this season.
Utah's Jordan Clarkson (thigh) out on Thursday
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (thigh) has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Clarkson has been downgraded from questionable to out and will not play against Minnesota on Thursday. His next chance to play will come against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. Ochai Agbaji will start in Clarkson's place on Thursday.
Clarkson is averaging 17.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 28.8 FanDuel points per game this season.

Pacers' Isaiah Jackson (illness) available on Thursday
Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat.
Jackson has been upgraded to available and will play against the Heat on Thursday.
Jackson's Thursday projection includes 7.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 21.1 FanDuel points. His salary is $4,500.
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