According to NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will return tonight against the Denver Nuggets after serving a seven-game suspension. Butler is expected to be in the starting lineup after serving a suspension Miami imposed. The 35-year-old has made it clear that he wants to be traded making it a challenging situation. DFS managers may want to stay clear of Butler, as there is no telling how many minutes the disgruntled forward will play this evening.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley will move into the starting five ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Fellow guard Donte DiVincenzo (toe) is out on Friday, which is why Conley is getting the starting nod. The veteran guard has been mainly playing off the bench since the beginning of January. Conley is averaging 7.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists across 24 minutes per game this season. The 37-year-old has finished with nine points or less in each of his last five games. He might offer low-end streaming appeal as a starter, but he's unlikely to be a viable fantasy option going forward.

Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports that Milwaukee Bucks guard/forwardGary Trent Jr.(hip) has been cleared to play Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Trent Jr. had previously missed three consecutive contests due to a left hip flexor strain. Before the 25-year-old was sidelined, he averaged 11.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 22.5 minutes across his last 10 outings. With Trent Jr. returning, AJ Green will likely see his playing time reduced.

The Milwaukee Bucks announced that Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Khris Middleton (ankles) has been cleared to play against the Toronto Raptors on Friday. The 33-year-old veteran forward has played 16 games so far this season since making his debut on Dec. 6 after having offseason surgery on both ankles. In his last outing, he collected 14 points, two rebounds, six assists, and two steals coming off the bench against the Magic on Wednesday.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Celtics. The 23-year-old is having a fantastic season, averaging 19.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks. He missed the last five games because of shoulder inflammation. But even if Johnson doesn't suit up on Saturday night, the questionable tag at least suggests he's moving in the right direction toward a return. De'Andre Hunter (foot), who is probable after missing the last two games, will be in line to start if Johnson doesn't play versus Boston. Yet, if Hunter is out as well, David Roddy, averaging 10.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.5 steals in two starts this season, would likely take over at the four spot.

According to Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com, San Antonio Spurs forwardJeremy Sochan(back) will not suit up against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Sochan will be sidelined for the fourth consecutive game due to back spasms. Stephon Castle will likely continue to step in for the 21-year-old as he posted 26 points (9-21 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds and four assists across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 129-115 loss to the Grizzlies.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (personal) has been downgraded from doubtful to out on Friday and will not suit up against his former team, the Brooklyn Nets. Finney-Smith and his wife welcomed their newborn son on Wednesday and it looks like he'll get a bit of time off so he can be with his family. In the meantime, Rui Hachimura should see an increase in usage again after he posted 23 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Max Christie will likely see added minutes with the starters too.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. is no longer on the injury report heading into the Friday night matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. With a bit of the frontcourt ruled out due to various reasons, James may have the opportunity to get some minutes against a Nets team that failed to score 70 points against the Clippers just a couple of nights ago. He's not a recommended fantasy option right now, but he could take some minutes away from some of the bench guys like Gabe Vincent.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) will not take the court on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans while he deals with some plantar fasciitis in his left foot. The veteran combo guard hasn't played in their last six games after only being able to register three minutes of playing time against the Miami Heat on January 4. Collin Sexton is back in the lineup on Friday, but Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier could be good streaming options in deeper leagues. The former posted 26 points, six assists, four rebounds, and two steals in their last game against the Hornets.

Utah Jazz forward/center Micah Potter (illness) has been ruled out on Friday for the matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. John Collins (hip), Lauri Markkanen (back), and Walker Kessler (rest) are all sidelined as well, so they'll roll with an extremely thin frontcourt. Kyle Filipowski could move into the starting center role while Brice Sensabaugh is also a good streaming option. The former registered eight points, two rebounds, and two assists while the latter had 19 points, four rebounds, and four assists in their last game.

Chicago Bulls guardJosh Giddey(hip) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Friday's matchup with the Hornets. Giddey has been dealing with soreness in his right hip, but he will likely suit up this evening. He played around 30 minutes in their last game on Wednesday and collected seven points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks. If he can't play,Lonzo Ball,Coby White(probable - neck), andAyo Dosunmu(probable - calf) would all see a bump in fantasy value across all formats.

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (finger) will play on Friday after being listed as available for the team's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. With Jordan Clarkson (foot) and Lauri Markkanen (back) both out, Sexton will likely be called upon for some extra scoring and playmaking. The 26-year-old averages 18.2 points, 3.9 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.9 threes per game while clocking 28.8 minutes per contest. His defensive value hasn't been as high this season, but he's been scoring at a very efficient clip (.477/.420/.902) which has been welcomed in category leagues.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (oblique) is not ready to return just yet as he's listed as out while he continues to ramp up his conditioning. While he's sidelined against the Boston Celtics on Friday, Tristan Da Silva will likely remain in the starting five. Anthony Black, however, has been the better streaming option as he posted 10 points, four assists, and two steals in their last game while clocking 30 minutes off of the bench. Over the last three games, he's averaged 14.0 points, 4.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game.

Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (hamstring) remains sidelined on Friday and will not face the Boston Celtics. This is his eighth consecutive missed game and 22nd missed contest overall. Harris has been plagued with injury after injury which echoes the type of luck that the Magic have had as a team. Since Jalen Suggs (back) is also out, Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope have been the starting backcourt. Both options are solid in deeper fantasy leagues looking for guard help.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) keeps receiving more and more bad news each week as he'll miss the team's upcoming road trip. According to the team, the former MVP will be re-evaluated in the next 7-to-10 days. While rehabbing his sprained foot, he experienced swelling in the same knee that needed surgery last season, so the Sixers didn't want to risk him coming back and hurting it again. Andre Drummond (toe) is finally listed as probable, so he should return to the starting lineup while Guerschon Yabusele (knee) is listed as questionable. They would both be the best streaming options until Embiid returns.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) gets another probable status on Friday and should suit up against the Toronto Raptors. Since a four-game absence near the end of December, he's been on a healthy stretch over the last nine games. In that time, he's averaged 27.6 points, 12.6 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 56.9% from the floor. The Raptors frontcourt is healthy for this game, but the last time the two teams faced off on January 6, Antetokounmpo finished with a triple-double and seven turnovers.

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Khris Middleton (ankle) has drawn a probable tag for the Friday night matchup with the Toronto Raptors. The veteran has played in 16 games so far this season while he gets periodic rest days for his ankle after the off-season surgeries. He's averaging 12.6 points, 4.9 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.4 threes across 23.4 minutes per game. Middleton is a solid fantasy asset in category leagues as long as there's an IR spot available for his off days. Gary Trent Jr. (hip) is also considered probable, so he might not see as much usage in this contest.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) made his daily appearance on the injury report for Friday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets and is considered probable to play. Davis and LeBron James will be on the injury report pretty much every game until further notice, and fantasy managers who rostered them are accustomed to this song and dance by now. Davis posted a full stat line in their last game with 22 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks across 36 minutes. He's likely to do much of the same against a weak Nets team that scored only 67 points in their last outing.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) remains on the injury report with injury management on his left foot but is considered probable against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. At this stage of his career, he's a mainstay on the report and almost seems like he's permanently "day-to-day." Since he's more than likely to play, fantasy managers can expect a solid game from the King against a Nets team that couldn't even score 70 points against the Clippers. James posted 22 points, nine assists, five rebounds, and two steals in his last outing.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow) remains on the injury report with elbow bursitis but is considered probable to play against the Utah Jazz on Friday. Murray, along with the entire Pelicans' roster, has had some injury troubles this year, but hasn't needed to miss a game since the end of November. The Jazz have a lengthy injury report, so Murray could be in line for a good night while Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Herbert Jones (shoulder) remain sidelined. In a down year, he still averages 17.2 points, 7.6 assists, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game.