Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Alex Caruso (wrist) will undergo surgery to repair a fractured right wrist that he sustained Friday after a Flagrant 2 foul at the hands of Milwaukee's Grayson Allen. Caruso recently returned to action after nearly a month layoff due to the combination of a foot ailment and the league's health and safety protocols. Without him in the mix, Coby White stands to see a larger role out of the backcourt, with Ayo Dosunmu stepping into an elevated offensive role among the second unit. The combination of Caruso's absence and his limited statistical production likely leaves him destined for the waiver wire in season-long formats until he establishes himself upon his return.

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Bryn Forbes has received the green light to make his team debut during Friday's contest vs. the Grizzlies. Forbes -- a career 41.3% shooter from behind the arc -- gives Denver a much-needed long range weapon off the bench. The 28-year-old has racked up 9.1 PPG this season despite playing fewer than 17 minutes on a nightly basis. That minutes allotment isn't likely to increase exponentially due to the Nuggets' crowded backcourt group, but season-long fantasy managers keeping an eye on three-point options can look Forbes way due to his multi-year consistency.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. Indiana due to a right ankle sprain. Ayton will be down for a third consecutive contest, paving the way for JaVale McGee to continue getting starting duties, with Bismack Biyombo also drawing DFS intrigue due to his production. Phoenix has been mum on when a return for Ayton may occur, but with the top record in the league, they have little incentive to rush him back into action. Shrewd DFS managers can also note that Jae Crowder and Mikal Bridges have led the team in rebounding once each since Ayton went down. The big man's next chance to return comes Monday against the Jazz.

Atlanta Hawks power forward Danilo Gallinari (Achilles) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat due to a sore right Achilles. Gallinari has been a strong source of production off the bench for Atlanta as of late, dropping between 15-18 points in each of his last four outings. Without him in the mix, John Collins could absorb some additional minutes, while Lou Williams may take on a larger scoring role within the second unit. Gallinari's 13 PPG average across nine January outings has put him back on the periphery of season-long viability, but his availability will remain paramount in that endeavor. His next chance to take the floor comes Sunday vs. Charlotte.

Toronto Raptors shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. (ankle) has been given the green light to take the floor for Friday's contest against the Wizards, marking a return to action after a six-game absence. Trent and his three-point marksmanship walk into a difficult matchup out of the gate, as Washington has yielded the fewest made triples to the opposition (10.7 per game) this season. That being said, season-long fantasy managers can roll the dice on Trent's upside, as he has enjoyed a strong 2021-22 campaign that sees him on pace to set new career highs with 16.4 points, 2.8 boards, and 2.1 assists on a nightly basis.

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Seth Curry (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. the Clippers, paving the way for Isaiah Joe to slide into the starting five for the first time this season. Curry has battled ankle soreness as of late, which may have contributed to back-to-back single-digit scoring efforts on the heels of a 12-game stretch where he averaged 17.8 PPG and scored in double figures on every occasion. His absence should funnel higher usage toward Furkan Korkmaz, but Joe will have an intriguing DFS case in his own right; in his lone prior career start, he collected 13 points and four rebounds across a 45-minute showing. Curry's next chance to return comes Sunday against San Antonio.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. the Spurs, marking his fifth consecutive absence due to a tight left hamstring. Day'Ron Sharpe has taken over starting duties without Claxton in the mix and averaged 12 points and seven boards despite playing below 22 minutes per outing. The matchup is particularly advantageous for Sharpe as San Antonio has yielded the fifth-most DraftKings point per outing to opposing centers this season. Claxton is an intriguing season-long asset when healthy (65.6 shooting percentage, 1.2 BPG), but he can remain on the waiver wire until he returns. His next chance comes Sunday against Minnesota.

Los Angeles Clippers power forward Nicolas Batum has been given the green light to take the floor for Friday's game vs. Philadelphia. Batum missed the Clippers most recent outing due to an inconclusive COVID-19 test, but he will be back in the mix on the heels of having dropped a season-high 32 points Monday. The veteran has played a relatively limited offensive role this season (6.7 field-goal attempts per game) despite shooting well from behind the arc (40.6%). His return coincides with that of Marcus Morris Sr.'s, which figures to give LA a new-look frontcourt that should throw previous minutes allotments into disarray.

Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart and small forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) will be unavailable to play in Friday's contest against Portland. Smart is missing his sixth consecutive outing, although head coach Ime Udoka was optimistic that the team would have him back for their next contest on Sunday in Washington. Nesmith continues to battle an ankle ailment, which will keep him sidelined for a second straight game, paving the way for Romeo Langford to see a consistent role with the second unit again. Dennis Schroder will remain the team's starting point guard against a Trail Blazers defense that he scorched for 31 points in their last matchup back on Dec. 4.

Washington Wizards power forward Kyle Kuzma (neck) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Toronto due to neck spasms. The absence marks the first game on the sidelines for Kuzma since Dec. 13, with a combination of Rui Hachimura, Davis Bertans, and Deni Avdija all seeing potential increases in minutes and offensive usage. Kuzma has played at an All-Star form during 10 January outings, averaging 23.2 points and 11.7 rebounds per contest, all while shooting 51.8 percent overall. The next chance for the 26-year-old to suit up comes Sunday vs. the Celtics.

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (ankle) has received the green light to suit up for Friday's contest against Miami, marking a return to action after a six-game absence. Capela's return is likely to zap Onyeka Okongwu of his DFS appeal, as the second-year center has starred in his limited starting duties. Capela enters the night third in the league in rebounds per game (13.1), including a stretch where has snagged at least nine boards in 25 consecutive outings. The 27-year-old is as matchup-proof as they come, but the combination of the Heat's stout defense, their stingy production in limiting opposing centers, and Capela's minutes restriction all adds up to him being a shaky DFS option on his first night back.

Charlotte Hornets power forward/center P.J. Washington (hip) has been listed as questionable to play in Friday's contest against Oklahoma City due to a right hip contusion. Washington has been ice cold from the field as of late, particularly struggling from long range to the tune of 0-for-17 over his last five games. Washington's numbers have struggled to acclimate to the second unit in 2021-22, as he has averaged just 9.5 PPG, which likely keeps him on the waiver wire in the majority of season-long formats. An absence would free up more bench usage for Kelly Oubre Jr. and Jalen McDaniels, so fantasy managers will want to check back to get the final word on Washington prior to tip-off.

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Seth Curry (ankle) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest vs. the Clippers due to left ankle soreness. Curry has enjoyed a career year, but he has shot just 1-for-6 from beyond the arc over his past two outings. On pace to set new career highs in points (15.8), assists (4.0), and rebounds (3.4) per game, along with shooting percentage (50.9%), Curry has played his way into season-long viability in all season-long formats. An absence would funnel more minutes and offensive duties to Furkan Korkmaz, while Isaiah Joe would also likely garner added run. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off for the final word on Curry's status against a stout Clippers three-point defense (32.7% opponents' three-point percentage, second best in the league).

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (personal) is not listed on the team's injury report ahead of Friday's contest vs. Portland. Williams missed the past two outings due to personal reasons, which allowed Grant Williams to slide into the starting five; with the team's starting center back, G. Williams is set to rejoin the second unit with Al Horford playing the power forward spot. Williams has been a perpetual double-double threat this season, securing double-digit rebound totals in 17 of his first 35 games. In addition, his 74.4% shooting percentage would lead the league, although he has just fallen short of the minutes requirements.

Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (concussion) will miss Friday's contest against Detroit as he remains in the league's concussion protocol. Joe Ingles stepped into the starting five Wednesday in place of Mitchell, while Bojan Bogdanovic led the team in scoring (29 points) and Royce O'Neale snagged 15 boards to go along with five assists -- all three should see significant DFS interest so long as Mitchell is unavailable. Head coach Quin Snyder chose to keep the rotation tight, which also bodes well for Jordan Clarkson, who is likely to take on a larger scoring role. Fantasy managers can anticipate Mitchell remaining sidelined until a further update is provided.

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Norman Powell (personal) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. Boston due to personal reasons. Powell will miss his seventh game in a row, allowing Nassir Little to remain among the starting five, where he has emerged as a consistent DFS target. Without Powell's 18.6 points per game available, Anfernee Simons has taken on an even larger offensive role, playing his way into near must-roster territory in all season-long formats. With Damian Lillard (abdominal) sidelined, Powell will garner similar interest upon his return. His next opportunity to suit up comes Sunday against Toronto, where he spent the first six years of his career.

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Devonte' Graham (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Thursday's game vs. the Knicks. Graham has been battling a sore left ankle as of late, although he has yet to miss a contest due to the ailment. Graham has struggled from the field overall this season, but particularly as of late, knocking down 30.6 percent of his shots in his last six outings. The fourth-year guard faces a stingy matchup Thursday with New York yielding the fourth-lowest opponents' field-goal percentage (43.9%) this season, which is made doubly difficult when considering the Knicks' pace, which ranks as the slowest in the league.

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (ankle) and power forward Danilo Gallinari (Achilles) have earned questionable designations for Friday's contest vs. Miami. Capela has missed each of Atlanta's past six games due to a sprained left ankle, paving the way for Onyeka Okongwu to emerge as a strong DFS and short-term season-long option. Prior to being injured, Capela was on a rebounding tear, having logged double-digit boards in 23 of his last 25 games. Gallinari has reclaimed his rhythm over his last four outings, averaging 16.5 points and 4.5 rebounds while shooting 45.8 percent from behind the arc. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off as Capela and Gallinari's respective statuses are imperative to the Hawks' rotation.

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (personal) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. Atlanta due personal reasons, marking his third consecutive absence. Gabe Vincent stands to continue serving as the team's primary point guard, although Jimmy Butler will have an elevated assists ceiling as well. Lowry has seen his numbers slightly slide during his first year in Miami, as his 3.1 turnovers per game are tied for his career high, with his 32.7% shooting percentage from behind the arc on pace to be his lowest mark since 2009-10. Lowry's next chance to return to action comes Sunday against the Lakers.

Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game vs. Golden State due to a sprained left ankle. The absence will be just the second this year for Sabonis, who recorded his fourth triple-double of 2021-22 on Wednesday. With Myles Turner (foot) also down, Goga Bitadze stands to see a significant uptick in usage, making him a premier DFS play on the small slate. Chris Duarte should be one of Indiana's offensive focal points, with Oshae Brissett and Justin Holiday also having elevated scoring ceilings. Sabonis' next chance to suit up comes Saturday against the Suns.