Nicolas Batum

SG, Charlotte Hornets

Nicolas Batum (sore right Achilles) missed Thursday's practice after sitting out the second half of Wednesday's preseason game due to injury.

Batum has a little under two weeks to get himself ready for the regular season. Batum will need to improve his efficiency if he wants to hold off losing minutes to the Hornets' intended youth movement.

Source: Rick Bonnell on Twitter

John Beilein

, Cleveland Cavaliers

According to Adrian Wojnarowski, John Beilein is leaving as the Cavs’ coach and J.B. Bickerstaff will be elevated to head coach.

It’s still not official, but once Woj says it’s happening, it’s happening. A shake-up is likely to be a great thing for this roster that contains at least a few unhappy star players in Kevin Love and Andre Drummond. Be ready to act on any significant role changes that come with this move. For example, will Larry Nance Jr. and/or Kevin Porter Jr. take on expanded roles?

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter

Terry Rozier

PG, Charlotte Hornets

Terry Rozier (left knee soreness) practiced in full on Tuesday.

Rozier missed the Hornet's final game heading into the All-Star break, but it wasn't considered to be a long-term concern. Feel free to get Rozier back into all lineups ahead of Thursday's game against the Bulls.

Source: Rod Boone on Twitter

Damian Lillard

PG, Portland Trail Blazers

Coach Terry Stotts said that he wouldn't put a timetable on when star point guard Damian Lillard (right groin strain) would return, but he is expected to be re-evaluated on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Lillard was given a timetable of 1-2 weeks last Wednesday, as the All-Star break came at an ideal time. Lillard has a shot to avoid any missed time if his re-evaluation shows progress, but owners should prepare for a scenario in which he misses a handful of games. The Blazers have five games remaining in February.

Source: NBC Sports

Dario Saric

PF, Phoenix Suns

The Suns expect Dario Saric (left ankle) to be available to play against the Raptors on Friday.

James Jones said that he expects everyone outside ok Frank Kaminsky to be available for Friday's game, meaning Tyler Johnson will be out there as well. While Saric has been out, Mikal Bridges has seen his role expand while Kelly Oubre Jr. has played a lot of PF. Keep an eye on how the rotation shakes out now that the Suns are healthy shakes out.

Source: Kellan Olson on Twitter

Aron Baynes

C, Phoenix Suns

James Jones said that he expects Aron Baynes (left hip soreness) to be available for Friday's game against the Raptors.

Baynes will be joining Deandre Ayton and the rest of the injured Suns' players in returning for this one. Baynes hasn't played in roughly a month and should be seeing a minimal role off the bench down the stretch. He can be left on the waiver wire unless something happens to Ayton.

Source: Kellan Olson on Twitter

Deandre Ayton

C, Phoenix Suns

James Jones said that he expects Deandre Ayton (left ankle soreness) to be available to play against the Raptors on Friday.

Ayton missed a few games to close out the first half, but it looks like the second-year big man will be good to go when the Suns return to action. Ayton was putting up top-12/16 per-game value in 9/8 cat leagues in the 13 games before going down, and owners have to be ecstatic to get him back in their lineups. Cheick Diallo will revert to a deep reserve role.

Source: Kellan Olson on Twitter

Cody Martin

PF, Charlotte Hornets

Cody Martin (concussion protocol) fully participated in Tuesday's practice session.

Martin found himself in the starting lineup before going down a few weeks ago, as he has started to earn a bigger role in coach James Borrego's rotation. With Marvin Williams and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist out of the picture, Martin should have a reasonably safe role for the second half of the season.

Source: Rick Bonnell on Twitter

Clint Capela

C, Atlanta Hawks

Clint Capela (right heel) did not participate in Tuesday's practice.

Capela doesn't have a specific target date as he continues to fight the heel issue. With Capela out, Dewayne Dedmon will continue to absorb the bulk of minutes at C with Damian Jones backing him up. Over his past four games, Dedmon has averaged 8.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals, 3.8 blocks and 1.0 trey in 28.3 minutes per game.

Source: Chris Kirschner on Twitter

Otto Porter Jr.

SF, Chicago Bulls

Otto Porter Jr. (left foot fracture) returned to Bulls practice on Tuesday.

Porter added that he felt good and will return to game action when is 100 percent healthy. It was being reported earlier this week that Porter is eyeing a return before the end of the month, and this would be in line with that projection. It is unclear what type of minutes Porter can handle down the stretch, but his versatile skillset makes for an upside stash in fantasy circles.

Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter

Wendell Carter Jr.

C, Chicago Bulls

Wendell Carter Jr. (right ankle sprain) resumed practicing on Tuesday as he eyes a return to game action.

Carter is hopeful of playing when the Bulls return to action against the Hornets on Thursday. The Bulls may take a cautious approach and let him get in a few more practices before clearing him, but Carter's arrow is pointing straight up right now. If he is lingering on your league's waiver wire, go grab him.

Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter