Detroit Pistons guard/forward Ausar Thompson (heel) has shed a probable tag and will suit up on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. The 22-year-old is ready to play through a heel contusion. Thompson has struggled offensively in recent weeks, averaging only 8.7 points per game in January. He will look to overcome the slump on Saturday night against the Pacers, who are allowing the eighth-most points per game this season.

Detroit Pistons forward/center Paul Reed (personal) will be in the lineup on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. Due to personal reasons, Reed was initially iffy for Saturday's action. However, Detroit upgraded him to probable in the afternoon, and he has now been listed as available. Reed will return from a one-game absence. Since both Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart are healthy, Reed's playing time on Saturday may be limited to only a handful of minutes.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ziaire Williams (conditioning) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. The 24-year-old recently missed time due to illness and is now working on his conditioning to get back into game shape. Sunday's game will Mark Williams' sixth consecutive absence. Brooklyn will also be without Michael Porter Jr. (rest) and Drake Powell (knee) on Sunday, which should create more playing opportunities for Danny Wolf, Terance Mann, and Nolan Traore.

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham (wrist) will be active against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Cunningham has been dealing with a wrist contusion in his shooting hand. He shot only 18.8 percent from the field in Thursday's win over the Phoenix Suns. However, the Pistons star is in a good bounce-back spot on Saturday, as the Pacers have not been a good team this season.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (rest) won't be in action on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls. The team has decided to rest him for the first leg of a back-to-back. Porter Jr. is Brooklyn's leading scorer, and without him on the floor, the rest of the starting unit gets to play a larger role on offense. Meanwhile, Danny Wolf is expected to step into Porter Jr.'s starting role, as he has done in the past. The 21-year-old rookie has averaged 10.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.7 steals as a starter.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) is listed as doubtful to suit up for Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This isn't shocking news considering Giddey hasn't played in a game since December 29. He's still working his way back from a hamstring injury, but the doubtful tag suggests that he's not quite ready to play yet. The expectation is that Tre Jones will continue to start in Giddey's place. He scored 34 points with seven assists during Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Jones has enough upside to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats while Giddey is out.

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Williams was only able to play 12 minutes on Friday before exiting due to a sprained right ankle. Another absence would likely mean an extended look for Dalen Terry and Jalen Smith in the rotation. When healthy, Williams hasn't been much of an asset, averaging 6.5 points, 1.2 assists, and 2.9 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per game. He's too inconsistent at the moment to be trusted in most fantasy formats. Smith is the preferred streaming option with back-to-back double-doubles. He'll once again be a strong streaming choice if Williams is unable to play.

Indiana Pacers center Isaiah Jackson (concussion) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Jackson has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will play for the first time since December 22. He has missed the last 13 games, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the Pacers ease him back into action. Jay Huff figures to remain the starting center, so Jackson will compete for backup minutes with Tony Bradley and Micah Potter. Jackson isn't a very attractive streaming option at the moment, but could gain value once he's back to full speed.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (illness) has been cleared to play on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jovic has been battling an illness, and the team handed him a questionable tag on the injury report earlier in the day. He has now been upgraded to available. Jovic has averaged 8.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.0 steals in 20.9 minutes per game this month. On Saturday, the 22-year-old may play a larger role for the Heat, who won't have Davion Mitchell (shoulder), Tyler Herro (toe, ribs), and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (knee) in the lineup.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (foot) will return from a two-game absence on Saturday night against the San Antonio Spurs. He'll hope to repeat his heroics from last Sunday, when Edwards made the 104-103 game-winning shot against the Spurs. Overall, he had 23 points in the game, marking a quiet outing compared to his usual standards. Mike Conley will presumably drop back to the bench on Saturday, while Edwards' return also hurts the fantasy value of Bones Hyland.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the New York Knicks. Booker will shed the questionable tag and return to the lineup after missing Thursday's game due to an ankle issue. He was able to participate in shootaround on Saturday and is feeling good enough to suit up. The return of Booker will send Grayson Allen back to the bench. Allen was strong in his place as he scored 33 points during Thursday's game. He'll lose streaming appeal coming off the bench, but is still worth a look as a streaming choice.

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (toe, ribs) won't play in Saturday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Miami has downgraded Herro from questionable to out, leaving the team without a second starter. Davion Mitchell (shoulder) also won't play on Saturday night. Pelle Larsson moved into the starting unit as Mitchell's replacement on Thursday against the Boston Celtics, and Kasparas Jakucionis could take over Herro's spot on Saturday. However, Kel'el Ware is also an option to start, having recently enjoyed a long stretch in the starting lineup as Herro's replacement.

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) won't suit up on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns. Hart was a late addition to the injury report due to right ankle soreness, and the Knicks have downgraded him from questionable to out. Jalen Brunson (ankle) also won't be playing, leaving the team without two starters. Miles McBride is set to fill in for Brunson, while Mitchell Robinson could be Hart's replacement in the first unit. At the same time, Jordan Clarkson, Tyler Kolek, and Landry Shamet might see more time on the court.

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Dyson Daniels (ankle) won't be in the lineup on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. He's dealing with a right ankle sprain and has been downgraded from questionable to out. Daniels' absence from the lineup may give CJ McCollum a starting role. Luke Kennard is another option to start, while Vit Krejci could be more involved in the rotation due to Daniels' absence. Daniels will have his first chance to return on Monday versus the Milwaukee Bucks.

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. The Knicks initially listed him as questionable due to a right ankle sprain. Brunson will miss a second consecutive game, with his absence giving Miles McBride another opportunity to start. On Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors, McBride excelled in a starting role, shooting 6-for-12 from downtown to finish with 25 points and six assists.

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (rest) won't play against the Pistons. He had 27 points, six rebounds, five assists, and one block in Friday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The veteran will sit this one out to rest, so fantasy managers can expect to have him back in the lineup for Monday's game in Philadelphia. In the meantime, Jarace Walker is the favorite to replace him in the rotation and could be more productive than usual, considering the team won't have T.J. McConnell (knee), Andrew Nembhard (back), and Aaron Nesmith (rest).

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back) and forward Aaron Nesmith (rest) won't play on Saturday against Detroit. The duo each logged over 30 minutes in Friday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans, combining for 31 points. However, they will both take the night off to rest. Pascal Siakam (rest) and T.J. McConnell (knee) also won't suit up, so the Pacers might get extra production from players like Quenton Jackson, Ben Sheppard, and Jarace Walker in a difficult matchup with the Pistons, one of the best defensive squads in the NBA. Jay Huff could also thrive after coming off a 29-point, nine-rebound, two-block, two-steal effort.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) won't play on Saturday versus Utah. It will be his second-straight absence. As a result, Dwight Powell is in line to make another start. The 34-year-old got the start when these clubs met on Thursday, finishing with six points, seven boards, two steals, and two blocks. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl should also continue to get some work after amassing 12 points, seven rebounds, and two steals from off the bench.

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (ankle) won't play on Saturday versus the Utah Jazz. It will be the former Duke Blue Devil's second absence since injuring his ankle during Wednesday's loss to the Chicago Bulls. With Flagg, Anthony Davis (finger), Daniel Gafford (ankle), and D'Angelo Russell (illness) all out, the Mavs should get increased production from Naji Marshall, Klay Thompson, and Max Christie (illness), who is available after missing the last two games, in a meeting with a Jazz team that has struggled defensively all season.

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's matchup against Atlanta after being limited to a season-low workload Thursday and now dealing with left ankle soreness. He has been a steady fantasy contributor this season, averaging 16.6 points, 5.4 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.5 three-pointers, making any absence notable across formats. If Pritchard sits, Anfernee Simons is positioned for a larger role after erupting for 39 points last game, with added usage and shot volume boosting his ceiling. Pritchard managers should closely monitor the status, while Simons profiles as a high-upside replacement play.