Chris Paul - G - Houston Rockets

In his third game back from a lengthy absence with a hamstring injury, Chris Paul was more himself with 20 points (8-of-13 shooting), three treys, three rebounds and six dimes in Friday's 122-136 loss to the Nuggets.

The steals were not there tonight, but those will come back in time. His 13 shot attempts is a good sign that his confidence on the offensive end has returned. If CP3 can stay healthy, his high floor should be a big boost for fantasy owners in the playoffs as a contributor of points, dimes, steals and threes.

Trey Lyles - F - Denver Nuggets

Trey Lyles hobbled off the court during the Nuggets' practice on Wednesday, so consider him questionable for Friday's game vs. the Mavs.

Lyles has not held much value while Paul Millsap is healthy and active and this news does not help his short-term outlook. You can consider dropping him in deep leagues for a more promising FA.

Source: Harrison Wind on Twitter

Gary Harris - G - Denver Nuggets

Gary Harris, who has missed the Nuggets' last seven games due to a right adductor strain, is available to play vs. the Mavs on Friday.

Harris has had a rocky 2018-19 season to say the least, dealing with an assortment of injuries that have kept him off the floor for multiple games. Hopefully, he can finally stay healthy for the second half of the season. He has a top-30 upside when at 100 percent health, so feel free to slot him in your active lineups.

Source: Christian Clark on Twitter

Emanuel Terry - PF - Miami Heat

The Heat have signed undrafted D2 All-American forward Emanuel Terry to a 10-day contract.

Terry played in nine games for the Heat's G-League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce this season and posted averages of 16.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. He's currently not someone worth picking up in fantasy leagues.

Source: Anthony Chiang on Twitter

Troy Brown Jr. - F - Washington Wizards

According to Candace Buckner, Wizards rookie Troy Brown Jr., who missed the last several games due to an ankle injury, has been looking "fresh and spry" while going through a shooting drill.

Brown has not made much of an impact in fantasy this season, but with the Wizards out of the playoff race, we could see Brown get some run. He's worth keeping an eye on in deep leagues for now.

Source: Candace Buckner on Twitter

Emmanuel Mudiay - G - New York Knicks

Coach David Fizdale said that he's open to Emmanuel Mudiay (shoulder) and Dennis Smith Jr. together in the backcourt.

This would make for an interesting albeit the most inefficient scoring backcourt in the league. Even if Mudiay does share the floor with DSJ, he's not going to bring enough fantasy juice to worth an add outside of very deep leagues.

Source: Ian Begley on Twitter

Robin Lopez - C - Chicago Bulls

Coach Jim Boylen said "We have not discussed a diminished role for him at all" in reference to Robin Lopez, who was shut own post-ASB last season.

Lopez looks like he'll be sticking it out with the rest of the Bulls starters until further notice. He's good for some points and boards with reasonable field goal shooting but that's about it. As long as you're not expecting to be wowed, Ro-Lo is a decent pickup in 16-team leagues or deeper. Cristiano Felicio is a drop as he won't hold value while Lopez is in play.

Source: KC Johnson on Twitter

Kris Dunn - G - Chicago Bulls

Kris Dunn (back contusion) is on track to play on Friday after going through Wednesday's practice.

Dunn missed the last game before the All-Star break but wasn't expected to miss any further time. Ryan Arcidiacono will move back to a bench role going forward.

Source: Mike McGraw on Twitter

Emmanuel Mudiay - G - New York Knicks

Emmanuel Mudiay (strained left shoulder) will return to the lineup on Friday against the Wolves.

Mudiay won't be usurping Dennis Smith Jr.'s starting role, so he'll likely have to settle for battling with Frank Ntilikina for backup minutes. He's safe to cut in the vast majority of fantasy leagues.

Source: Zach Braziller on Twitter

Frank Ntilikina - G - New York Knicks

Frank Ntilikina (groin) is scheduled to be re-evaluated on Friday.

It sounds like Ntilikina will not suit up on Friday. He'll be fighting with Emmanuel Mudiay for backup point guard minutes when he does get back on the floor, and while he might be able to get an edge there with Mudiay headed for free agency there isn't enough to warrant attention in fantasy leagues.

Source: Ian Begley on Twitter

Aron Baynes - F/C - Boston Celtics

Aron Baynes (left foot contusion) will not play on the Celtics' upcoming road trip, which means he'll miss at least three more games.

Danny Ainge said that Baynes may not return until early March, so this isn't too surprising. Daniel Theis gets at least three more games of fantasy appeal.

Source: Jay King on Twitter