Jaden Hardy

Irving, Thompson, and Lively are back after missing Sunday's win over Portland, prompting three changes to the starting lineup. They'll replace Jaden Hardy, Quentin Grimes, and Daniel Gafford, with Gafford being the only one likely to retain the fantasy value needed to merit being rostered in standard leagues.

Irving missed their last game, which lined up with Luka Doncic's return to the lineup. With both back, Jaden Hardy will return to a reserve role after scoring 13 points in 24 minutes as a starter on Sunday. Spencer Dinwiddie will also lose out on some reserve minutes.

Luka is back after a five-game absence, but he will fill in for Kyrie Irving, who is sidelined for this game with a shoulder injury. Hardy and Gafford will replace Naji Marshall and Dereck Lively in the starting unit, who have also been ruled out for Sunday's game.

After a five-game absence, Doncic will be back in the lineup for Sunday's game in Portland. With Kyrie Irving and Naji Marshall sidelined for this game, there will still be another open spot in the starting unit, which could be filled by Spencer Dinwiddie or Jaden Hardy. Quentin Grimes should continue to start on the wing.

Doncic and Gafford both practiced on Friday, but Thompson did not. All three should be considered questionable for Saturday, with Thompson's status the most in doubt. Players like Jaden Hardy, Quentin Grimes, Naji Marshall and Dereck Lively II would all be in line for more playing time if Doncic, Gafford or Thomspon are sidelined.