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Kevin Porter Jr. - Nursing minor quad issuePorter is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a right quad contusion.

ImpactIt's a new injury for Porter, but the designation suggests that the quad issue isn't likely to prevent him from taking the floor in Portland on Friday. Porter is off to a nice start after signing an extension with Houston just before the regular season, averaging 21.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.4 steals across 34.6 minutes per contest.

OCTOBER 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Alperen Sengun - Expected to play FridaySengun (illness) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.

ImpactSengun has missed the Rockets' last two games due to an illness, but it appears he's on track to return for Friday's matchup in Portland. With Bruno Fernando (knee) sidelined, Sengun could see a slightly expanded role if he's ultimately cleared to play.

OCTOBER 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Johnny Juzang - Moves to G League Salt Lake CityJuzang has joined G League Salt Lake City.

ImpactJuzang signed with the Jazz on a two-way deal this offseason, so this seemed a likely move at some point. Juzang should claim a regular role with the G League squad and will likely float between the two levels in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Simone Fontecchio - Won't play FridayFontecchio has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets due to the NBA's health and safety protocols.

ImpactRudy Gay (COVID-19 protocols) has also been ruled out for the contest, so Talen Horton-Tucker, Ochai Agbaji and Malik Beasley could be in line for increased workloads Friday in Denver. If Fontecchio can clear protocols quickly, there's a chance he could return for Saturday's tilt with the Grizzlies, but it's probably more likely he returns Monday.

OCTOBER 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Udoka Azubuike - Off injury reportAzubuike (ankle) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

ImpactAzubuike will be available to make his season debut after recovering from ankle surgery. With Rudy Gay (COVID-19 protocols) already ruled out and Walker Kessler (illness) questionable, some minutes could open up for the center. He appeared in 17 games last year and averaged 4.7 points and 4.2 rebounds in 11.5 minutes.

OCTOBER 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Walker Kessler - Questionable at DenverKessler (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

ImpactKessler played 11 minutes during Wednesday's win over Houston but now feels under the weather. If he's unavailable for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Jarred Vanderbilt will likely see increased playing time. Talen Horton-Tucker could see more action as well with Rudy Gay (COVID-19 protocols) sidelined.

OCTOBER 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Collin Sexton - Questionable at DenverSexton (oblique) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

ImpactIf Sexton plays, he could have a chance at more minutes than usual with Rudy Gay (COVID-19 protocols), Walker Kessler (illness) and Simone Fontecchio (COVID-19 protocols) on the injury report. Sexton has seen 20-plus minutes in just one game this season -- the opener.

OCTOBER 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE