Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (thumb) is targeting Monday against the Toronto Raptors as a return date. It has been roughly six weeks since Adebayo last took the court. Luckily, Omer Yurtseven and Dewayne Dedmon have helped fill the void while Adebayo has been sidelined. Yurtseven is averaging 10.3 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 1.1 steals over his last 12 games. He has probably done enough to earn himself a role in the rotation. Sadly, it's unlikely to be enough to warrant holding him in fantasy formats. It sounds like Yurtseven will see his fantasy run come to an end this weekend.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (elbow) will make his return to the court on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. He was expected to miss 2-3 weeks of action, but easily beat that timetable. The Cavs could certainly use his help with the roster being banged up with injuries. However, the Cavs are likely to limit Okoro during his first game back. He should get plenty of minutes once he's back to full speed. However, this is likely a wait-and-see type of situation in most fantasy formats.

Indiana Pacers guard Keifer Sykes will move into the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) is sitting out, which means Sykes will get an extended look. Duane Washington Jr. should see action as well, but Sykes is the better option between the two. Possibly, Sykes could be a punt play in DFS contests, but there should be better options available. Caris LeVert will likely end up benefiting the most from the absence of Brogdon.

Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. He is dealing with a left foot contusion, but will play through the issue here. Huerter should actually have increased value now that Cam Reddish is off the roster. He should get more minutes and plenty of shots coming his way. The presence of Kevin Knox II should not impact Huerter's fantasy value. Huerter is certainly worth looking at in most formats with a new and improved role.

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Barnes is back in the lineup after sitting out due to right knee soreness. His return will push Yuta Watanabe to the second unit. Also, Chris Boucher likely won't play as many minutes anymore. That's a shame because Boucher was playing better as of late. Fantasy managers should double check and make sure Barnes is back in their lineups for Friday's slate.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) will return to the lineup for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He makes his return to the court after missing each of the last three games due to a right ankle sprain. It's assumed that Butler will play his normal amount of minutes here. That being said, Caleb Martin stands to lose the most fantasy value from the return of Butler. Tyler Herro could also see a slight decrease in usage on Friday. Fantasy managers should make sure Butler is back in their lineups for Friday's slate.

Houston Rocket center Alperen Sengun (ankle) will make his return to the court on Friday against the Sacramento Kings. He has missed each of the last seven games due to a right ankle sprain. The organization expected Sengun to return here, while head coach Stephen Silas confirmed Sengun will play regular minutes. Sadly, Christian Wood being on the roster blocks Sengun from reaching his full potential. Although, Sengun could still be worth a look while playing minutes in the mid-20s.

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. This marks two games in a row that Bamba has been unable to play due to a right toe sprain. His absence likely means another start for Robin Lopez. Last time out, Lopez finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds on Wednesday. He appears to be a decent streaming option while Bamba is out. Also, Lopez could have some low cost DFS value for Friday's slate.

Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. This marks the third game in a row that Trent has missed due to right ankle swelling. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried as the Raptors are likely just being overly cautious. Svi Mykhailiuk should see more playing time, but isn't a favorable streaming option. Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam will be asked to pick up the slack, so both could be possible DFS options. Scottie Barnes (knee) remains a game-time decision, but his absence would only increase the usage of Vanvleet and Siakam.

Indiana Pacers guard Jeremy Lamb (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He attempted to warm-up pregame, but ultimately decided to sit this game out. Torrey Craig (quad) will be active and is likely to see more minutes without Lamb available. Although, Craig hasn't been too productive in terms of fantasy value lately. Possibly, Craig could have some deep league value, but most fantasy managers can ignore him right now.

Phoenix Suns small/power forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's game vs. Indiana due to a sprained left ankle. The ailment caused Johnson to miss Tuesday's outing, his first absence of the year. Without him in the mix, Jae Crowder played a larger offensive role, although no member of the rotation saw noticeably more minutes. Johnson has emerged as a scoring dynamo no matter his role, having knocked down multiple triples in 22 straight contests, 21 of which have seen him score in double figures. He will have a particularly stingy matchup if he does play, as the Pacers yield the fewest made threes (10.8) by the opposition on a nightly basis.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard George Hill has been cleared to suit up for Thursday's contest vs. the Warriors. Hill missed four games due to the league's COVID-19 protocols, with his return giving the team some much-needed depth at the position with Jrue Holiday (ankle) sidelined. While Hill could see some additional minutes funneled in his direction, he stands to be a finicky DFS asset, having averaged just 6.4 points and 2.2 assists per outing over his last 10 games despite playing 23.1 minutes per night. The 7.1 points per game that Hill has averaged this season is on pace to be his lowest mark since his rookie year (2008-09), with his limited role likely keeping him on the waiver wire in the vast majority of season-long leagues.

San Antonio Spurs small forward Doug McDermott has cleared the league's health and safety protocols and will suit up for Friday's contest against Cleveland. McDermott missed seven games under the protocols, with his return likely to bump Keita Bates-Diop to the second unit, thereby zapping him of DFS appeal. McDermott enjoyed solid production during December, averaging 12.3 points per contest despite playing less than 24 minutes on a nightly basis. His minutes figure to be capped out of the gates due to the two-week layoff, but his 41 percent marksmanship from long range may persuade fantasy managers to fire him up in season-long formats from the get-go.

Chicago Bulls center Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) will miss at least the next four to six weeks of action after sustaining a bone bruise in his right knee during Wednesday's loss to the Nets. Jones, who started the past six games for the Bulls, has failed to log consistent enough minutes to emerge as a season-long fantasy asset, with his absence further testing the team's frontcourt depth. Troy Brown Jr., Alfonzo McKinnieand Marko Simonovic are all candidates to log more minutes without Jones in the mix, although none of the trio stands to emerge as a option in most leagues. Despite shooting a career-best 58.2 percent overall, Jones and his 6.3 point-per-game average can be dropped to the waiver wire in all formats as he heals up.

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) has been deemed questionable to play in Friday's contest vs. Philadelphia due to a sprained right ankle. Butler has missed each of Miami's past three games, which has allowed Caleb Martin to take on more minutes and Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, and others to have larger offensive roles. When healthy, Butler has been a fantasy star yet again in 2021-22, shooting a career-best 50 percent overall in addition to stuffing the stat sheet with 23.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. An absence would pave the way for Max Strus to stick among the starting five as well, so fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off to get a read on Butler's status.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game vs. the Thunder due to a sore left hamstring. It marks the second consecutive absence for Claxton, paving the way for Dayron Sharpe -- who dropped 20 points Wednesday -- to make another start at the five. Claxton had developed a fantasy relevant offensive rhythm prior to the injury, scoring in double figures in nine of his last 11 games. Shooting 65.6 percent overall and pitching in 1.2 blocks on a nightly basis, Claxton is worth a look in season-long formats due to his hold on top center duties when healthy. His next chance to suit up comes Saturday against New Orleans.

Small forward Cam Reddish has reportedly been dealt to the New York Knicks, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Hawks will acquire Kevin Knox -- the ninth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft -- along with a protected first-round pick in exchange. The trade reunites Reddish with former college teammate RJ Barrett, with the 22-year-old eligible for an extension this off-season. Reddish has shot a career-best 40.2 percent from the field across 34 games (seven starts) this season, averaging 11.9 points and 2.5 boards per game. Knox had seen his role almost entirely disappear with New York, averaging just 8.5 minutes on a nightly basis. Fantasy managers will be in wait-and-see mode as it pertains to Reddish's season-long viability due to his new situation and how his minutes and role will shake out.

Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant (rest) and point/shooting guard Patty Mills (rest) will be held out of Thursday's contest against the Thunder due to rest purposes. Durant, the league's leading scorer at 29.7 points per game, has been on a scoring tear as of late, having dropped at least 24 points in each of his last 17 outings. The absence of Mills marks his first of the year, paving the way for Cameron Thomas to see a larger role, and thereby higher DFS exposure. James Harden should garner enormous DFS appeal as well with Kyrie Irving (vaccination status) unavailable. Fantasy managers can anticipate Durant and Mills to return for Saturday's game vs. New Orleans.

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles is available for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran forward has been building up his conditioning, but he appears ready to play on Wednesday. Utah is without any centers, so Ingles could be asked to play significant minutes on Wednesday. The Jazz are likely to go with a small-ball lineup, which means Ingles is going to get plenty of action. He appears to be a strong streaming option and is someone worth looking at as a low-cost DFS choice with the Jazz short-handed on Wednesday.

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (knee) will play during Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He'll return here after missing one contest due to left knee hyperextension. The Nets will also have Kyrie Irving (ankle) available after he suffered a minor injury during his last contest. That being said, it appears the Nets have their Big Three ready for a big matchup against a strong Bulls team. Fantasy managers should make sure they have Harden and Irving in their lineups for Wednesday's slate.