Brown will miss his second straight game with a right ankle sprain. Marcus Smart should play more minutes against the Magic.

Smart's projection on Friday includes 13.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.8 assists.

Embiid will be re-evaluated on Monday after progressing through his rehab including full contact drills. Expect Matisse Thybulle to play more minutes until Embiid is ready to return.

Thybulle's projection for Saturday's matchup against the Lakers includes 7.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists.

Markkanen underwent an MRI of his right hospital on Thursday, and the test revealed "an early stress reaction of his right pelvis." Per the Bulls, he'll be rested for a bit before "a full return anticipated in 4-6 weeks." In his absence, expect Thaddeus Young to reenter the starting lineup, at least initially.

In 46 games this season, Markkanen has averaged 15.0 points. 6.5 rebounds and 27.5 FanDuel points.

Claxton has missed the last couple games with the shoulder injury, and he could miss Saturday's as well. Keep a close eye on his status as tipoff approaches.

In 12 games this season, Claxton has averaged 11.3 FanDuel points.

The two teams are battling it out in France, and French native Nicolas Batum is drawing the start in his home country. That means Bridges, who had been starting as of late, will play off the bench.

In 45 games this season, Bridges has averaged 23.8 FanDuel points.

The Hornets are playing in France, so it only makes sense that the French native Batum is getting the starting nod for this one. That means Miles Bridges, who had started on the wing the last month or so, will head to a role off the bench with the second unit.

In 21 games this season, Batum has averaged 15.6 FanDuel points.