Sam Merrill

This will be an eighth straight absence for Merrill, and there hasn't been much clarity as to how much longer he'll be out. Jaylon Tyson will continue to play a large role, even if he is pushed to the bench with Darius Garland back. Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor will also continue to see added minutes off the bench, though neither will play enough to be worth streaming.

Friday's game will be the fifth that Merrill has missed since suffering a sprained right hand. He does not have a return timeline, and his absence benefits Jaylon Tyson, even if the second-year wing comes off the bench.

Sunday's game will be the third Merrill has missed with a sprained right hand. With Darius Garland and Jaylon Tyson available, both started Friday's win over the Pacers. That should remain the case on Sunday, and Tyson is worth streaming in deep leagues.

After missing five games due to the league's concussion protocol, Tyson is available to play on Friday. However, he'll be restricted to 30 minutes in his first game back. Whether coming off the bench or filling a void within the starting lineup, the second-year wing has been productive. Tyson should be rostered in deep leagues, especially with Sam Merrill and Max Strus sidelined.

Merrill will miss a second straight game as he continues to recover from a sprained right hand. While Nae'Qwan Tomlin started Wednesday's loss to the Rockets, Darius Garland and Jaylon Tyson are both questionable for Friday's game. If they're available, Tomlin will return to the bench.