Impact After returning to the floor for Wednesday's loss against the Hornets, Kessler will rest Friday against the Pelicans. Drew Eubanks could be in line to start in place of the talented big man for Utah.
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Walker Kessler - Remains out Friday Kessler (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Pelicans, Jazz trending up despite occupying West's basement The New Orleans Pelicans have the worst record in the NBA’s Western Conference, but they’re in the midst of their best stretch of the season...
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Moussa Diabaté - Questionable for Friday Diabate (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Impact Diabate hasn't seen action at the NBA level since Dec. 30, though there could be some minutes coming in his future with Nick Richards now in Phoenix.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Tre Mann - Out again Friday Mann (back) will not play Friday against the Bulls.
Impact Mann has been sidelined since Nov. 21 due to disc irritation in his back, and he's overdue for a re-evaluation -- Charlotte announced on Dec. 30 that the guard would be re-evaluated in two weeks. For now, fantasy managers should consider him questionable at best for Monday's game versus Dallas.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Miller - Questionable for Friday Miller (wrist) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Impact The second-year forward is dealing with a wrist sprain, which could keep him sidelined for Friday's game against Chicago. Miller has played well for the Hornets this season, averaging 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game, shooting 40.3 percent from the floor and 35.5 percent from beyond the arc.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Williams - Probable for Friday Williams is probable for Friday's game against the Bulls with left knee soreness.
Impact It's always a concern when Williams is placed on the injury report, given his history, but the probable tag suggests that this is a mild issue. With Charlotte trading away Nick Richards, Williams could offer a higher floor in fantasy leagues from now on.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen - Won't play against New Orleans Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Markkanen will miss a third straight game Friday with back spasms. Cody Williams and Brice Sensabaugh will likely continue to see more time on the floor in the veteran forward's absence for the Jazz.
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