Nikola Jokić
C DEN
Fri 1/17/25 7:17 PM

Jokic (elbow) is available for Friday's game against the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
After sitting out Wednesday's game versus Houston, Jokic will shake off a questionable tag after making it through warmups without any setbacks -- he was sporting a sleeve on his elbow, for what it's worth. DeAndre Jordan will likely slide to the bench with Jokic back in the mix.

Jamal Murray
G DEN
Fri 1/17/25 7:15 PM

Murray (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
Left knee inflammation won't stop Murray from suiting up for the Nuggets on Friday, as the star guard was initially listed as probable. Across his last 10 games, Murray has averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals, and there's no reason to believe he'll face any kind of restrictions against Miami.

DTDShai Gilgeous-Alexander
G OKC
Fri 1/17/25 7:14 PM

Gilgeous-Alexander is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks with a sore right wrist, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gilgeous-Alexander was a very late addition to the injury report which is a concerning sign for fantasy managers. Friday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, increasing the likelihood of a possible missed game. He was excellent Thursday against the Cavaliers, finishing with 40 points (17-26 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 29 minutes. Players like Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins would need to soak up a lot of minutes and touches if Gilgeous-Alexander can't give it a go.

Jericho Sims
PF/C NYK
Fri 1/17/25 7:11 PM

Sims is starting in Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) out Friday, Sims will get the start at center for the Knicks. Sims has averaged 6.0 rebounds, 4.0 points and 1.0 assists in 19.1 minutes over four games as a starter this season, and Precious Achiuwa should also play a significant role off New York's bench against Minnesota.

OUTKarl-Anthony Towns
C NYK
Fri 1/17/25 7:06 PM

Towns (thumb) will not play Friday against Minnesota, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Towns was a true game-time call and attempted to warm up, but the center will miss his second game in a row and remains day-to-day. His next chance to play will be Monday against the Hawks. Jericho Sims will start at center Friday, while Precious Achiuwa is likely to see extended minutes off the bench.

Kyrie Irving
G DAL
Fri 1/17/25 6:53 PM

Irving (back) is available for Friday's game versus the Thunder and won't have any restrictions, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Irving has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with a lingering back injury. Irving is averaging 23.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.4 steals in 36.4 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

OUTOchai Agbaji
SG/F TOR
Fri 1/17/25 6:44 PM

Agbaji (hand) won't play in Friday's game versus the Bucks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Agbaji has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to a right-hand laceration. Agbaji's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Orlando.

Aaron Gordon
F DEN
Fri 1/17/25 6:44 PM

Gordon (calf) will play off the bench Friday against the Heat, Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
After sitting out Wednesday's game against the Rockets in what was the second leg of a back-to-back set, Gordon will shake off a questionable tag to suit up Friday. He's not 100 percent yet, however, so the Nuggets will likely watch his minutes closely with the second unit.

DTDIsaac Okoro
SG/F CLE
Fri 1/17/25 6:41 PM

Okoro (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Okoro is slated to be a game-time decision Saturday, as he recently faced an extended absence with a shoulder injury. If the 23-year-old swingman cannot suit up against Minnesota, Okoro's vacated minutes would likely be distributed among Caris LeVert, Max Strus and Georges Niang from Cleveland's second unit.

DTDEvan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Fri 1/17/25 6:41 PM

Mobley is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Timberwolves due to right calf soreness.
EDGE Analysis
Mobley is in danger of missing his first game since Dec. 13 on Saturday due to right calf soreness. If the 23-year-old big man is unable to suit up, Georges Niang will likely receive increased playing time against Minnesota.