Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (leg) is unlikely to play Saturday against the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City, according to Marc Stein. Davis was listed on an injury report earlier this week with bilateral Achilles tendinopathy and left Wednesday's game against Indiana with leg soreness after six minutes. The Mavericks appear to be without center Dereck Lively II (knee), as well. Center Daniel Gafford (ankle) has yet to play this season. That could mean a heavy dose of veteran Dwight Powell, who scored 18 points in Dallas' win over the Pacers.

New Orleans Pelicans centerKevon Looney(knee) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers due to a sprained left knee. Looney is likely close to making his season debut after he was initially listed as doubtful on Thursday for this evening's contest. The three-time NBA champion injured his left knee during the preseason. Once the 29-year-old is back in action, he is expected to serve as a backup to starting centerYves Missi, which means he will likely make a minimal impact on fantasy basketball this campaign. Looney also faces competition for playing time from veteran center DeAndre Jordan, who recently signed a one-year deal with the Pelicans.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (finger) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Friday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Doncic had missed the last three games while recovering from a left finger sprain and lower left leg contusion. Doncic is averaging 46 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 8.5 assists through his first two games. With Marcus Smart (quadriceps) also likely returning, the Lakers will look to improve on their 3-2 record.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (quadriceps) participated in Friday's shootaround ahead of their matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Afterward, Smart told reporters he will "most likely" play in tonight's matchup. The Lakers have been devastated by injuries early this season, and Smart's return would be big for the club. The 31-year-old has appeared in three of the team's five games, averaging 7.7 points, one rebound, and one assist in 24.7 minutes per game. If available, Smart will likely start at point guard with Gabe Vincent (ankle) unavailable.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (finger, leg) participated in the team's shootaround on Friday morning ahead of their NBA Cup matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. The superstar is still listed as questionable right now, but the fact that he participated is a good sign. Fantasy managers will want to stay tuned until tip-off gets closer. As a backup plan, Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht should both be available in most leagues. In their last game, LaRavia dropped 27 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block, while Knecht chipped in 15 points, one rebound, one assist, two blocks, and one steal.

Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (illness) popped up on the injury report on Friday afternoon with an illness and is now questionable for their NBA Cup game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite showing some promising moments in his rookie season, Jackson appeared in just 29 games last year and has gotten into two contests so far this season. He's not much of a fantasy option, even in deeper leagues, so if he misses this contest it's more impactful for those that might stay on the court longer. Santi Aldama, Cedric Coward, and Cam Spencer have been the first three of the bench for the Grizzlies, and they all should be considered in deep leagues. For standard size leagues, Aldama and Coward can contribute in spurts when needed.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (toe) will be sidelined for a sixth consecutive game on Friday while still recovering from surgery on his toe. The 25-year-old last played in the team's final playoff game on May 13 when they lost to the Indiana Pacers, and Garland is still unsure when he'll be able to get back on the court. If Donovan Mitchell (questionable - hamstring) can't suit up either, there will be a lot of minutes to go around. Jaylon Tyson entered the starting lineup in their last game against the Boston Celtics and dropped 19 points, five rebounds, one assist, and three steals before fouling out. Then, Lonzo Ball and Craig Porter Jr. received the most backcourt minutes off the bench. If Tyson starts, he's likely to be the best streaming option, while Ball and Porter could be serviceable if Mitchell is out too.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (illness) has picked up a questionable status for Friday's NBA Cup contest against the Denver Nuggets. The former first-round pick has seen an uptick in minutes so far this season compared to last year and has stepped up his shooting efficiency. So far, he's averaging 5.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals across 21.8 minutes per game while shooting .529 from the floor and .333 from beyond the arc. In his absence against the Utah Jazz, Rayan Rupert, Caleb Love, and Matisse Thybulle saw some added minutes, but they would only serve as a streaming option in deeper fantasy leagues.

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) has been listed as questionable for Friday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. The former Celtic was assigned to the Blazers' G League affiliate for rehab purposes, and now has a chance to make his season debut. Since joining the Blazers in 2023-24, Williams has appeared in a total of 26 games (three starts). The injury bug has hit him hard over the years, as shown by the fact that he's only registered two seasons with more than 35 games played. With that being said, he does deliver solid rebounding (6.8 per game) and blocks (1.7). It's unclear how he'll slot into the rotation right now, but it's likely that Duop Reath and Yang Hansen would be the two to see fewer minutes.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (thumb) has officially been ruled out again for Friday's NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics. The second-year guard has yet to make his season debut after having surgery on his right thumb, but he has returned to practice and is trending in the right direction. Head coach Nick Nurse hasn't given a specific date for his return. While he's out, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Quentin Grimes will continue to see heavy minutes while Justin Edwards and Eric Gordon get some minutes in relief. Unfortunately, Edwards and Gordon aren't playing enough to be streaming options while the main three are likely rostered in most, if not all, leagues.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (knee) still is not ready to make his season debut as he was officially ruled out for the team's first NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics on Friday. He has been able to fully participate in practices over the course of the week, but there still seems to be a ramp-up process that hasn't been completed. In his place, head coach Nick Nurse has gone with a rotation in the two forward spots with Kelly Oubre Jr., Jabari Walker, and Trendon Watford. That will likely continue since Dominick Barlow (elbow) is also sidelined. Oubre would be waiver priority number one if he happens to be available, while Barlow and Walker haven't contributed enough just yet to warrant streaming in standard-size leagues.

Bucks' G Ryan Rollins scored 32 points on 13-of-21 shooting in a 120-110 win over the Warriors on Thursday, Oct. 30. Rollins is owned in only 26.3% leagues.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (quadriceps) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Friday's showdown against the Memphis Grizzlies. Smart has missed a couple of contests with a quadriceps injury and might also have to skip a meeting with his former team. Before his injury, Smart posted 7.7 points, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals in 24.7 minutes per game. Players like Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht have enjoyed larger roles in the rotation as the Lakers have battled an early-season injury bug.

New Orleans Pelicans center Kevon Looney (knee) is considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The three-time NBA champion injured his left knee during the preseason and hasn't yet played in the regular season. Once he returns, Looney is expected to serve as a backup to starting center Yves Missi, which means he likely won't have an impact in fantasy basketball. He also faces competition for playing time from DeAndre Jordan, who recently signed a one-year deal with New Orleans.

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Shaedon Sharpe (calf) has been listed as probable on the injury report for Friday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. The 22-year-old is bothered by a sore left calf, but the probable designation suggests that Sharpe will be fine for Friday's action. In five games this season, Sharpe has averaged 17.0 points, although his shooting percentages have been horrible. He has nailed only 23.7 percent of his shots from deep and is shooting 32.6 percent overall. Denver has had a top-five defense early in the season, which could make scoring challenging again for Sharpe on Friday.

New York Knicks forward/center Guerschon Yabusele (knee) is likely to rejoin the action on Friday night, as the team has listed him as probable for a meeting with the Chicago Bulls. Due to a left knee sprain, Yabusele was unable to play in Tuesday's affair against the Milwaukee Bucks. Compared to his time in Philadelphia last year, Yabusele's fantasy value has significantly dropped, as he's averaged only 1.7 points and 4.0 rebounds in 13.7 minutes. On Friday, the Knicks could have Mitchell Robinson (ankle) in the lineup for the first time this season, which might be a new blow for Yabusele and his fantasy stock.

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (core muscle) will sit out a third consecutive game on Friday against the Utah Jazz. He's nursing a core muscle strain. Brooks' injury has opened the door to the starting lineup for Royce O'Neale, who's grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Over the past two games, O'Neale has averaged 17.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 2.5 steals. Nigel Hayes-Davis and Isaiah Livers have also seen more action, but they haven't been productive enough to be considered viable fantasy options.

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (personal) is expected to return to the lineup on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. The team has removed McBride from the injury report after he missed two games for personal reasons. Prior to his absence, McBride played a significant role in the Knicks' rotation, averaging 12.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists over 29.0 minutes per game. With McBride's return, both Jordan Clarkson and Landry Shamet will see a decrease in their fantasy value, although neither player was particularly productive during his absence.

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Earlier this week, Green picked up a questionable designation on the injury report, signaling that he might be close to making his season debut. However, it seems that the former Rocket still requires more time to recover from a right hamstring strain. Until Green's return, Grayson Allen will continue to have an expanded role in the rotation. The veteran sniper has averaged 16.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.2 assists early in the season.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hip) is not ready to return to the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Raptors, missing a second consecutive contest. The talented shooter, who has averaged 17.3 points early this season, is struggling to overcome a right hip contusion. Darius Garland (toe) will also remain out against Toronto, while Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) and Jarrett Allen (finger) are considered questionable. This means the Cavaliers offense may hinge on Evan Mobley, De'Andre Hunter, and Lonzo Ball on Friday night.