Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (knee) will be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks. On Thursday, the team announced that Williams received a platelet-rich plasma injection to treat tendinosis in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The 23-year-old will sit out a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns. Matas Buzelis and Julian Phillips benefit most from a fantasy perspective from Williams' absence. While Phillips outperformed Buzelis on Thursday against the New York Knicks, the Bulls have used Buzelis as a starter, putting him in a better position to make an impact.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (hand) has been ruled out for the rest of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Allen suffered a right hand injury during the third quarter, but luckily the X-rays were negative. The Cavs are going to play it safe and hold out Allen for the rest of this contest. For now, fantasy managers should consider Allen as day-to-day. Evan Mobley figures to see more time at the center spot, while De'Andre Hunter and Dean Wade could play more minutes during the final quarter or so of this game.

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. The veteran guard will now miss nine games in a row due to a lingering ankle issue. Head coach Ime Udoka said that Vanvleet felt soreness in his ankle following Thursday's practice. He continued by saying that Vanvleet is about 80 percent healthy right now. The team is going to wait and see how he feels before they make a decision about Vanvleet's status for next week. Dillon Brooks and Amen Thompson should continue seeing increased roles for now.

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Josh Giddey (wrist) is on the injury report as probable for Saturday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. The versatile Australian has a wrist sprain but is expected to play through the injury. Giddey will enter the weekend with significant momentum, having produced one of his best performances of the season in Thursday's contest against the New York Knicks. He finished a 113-111 overtime loss with 27 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal. If Giddey isn't ready to suit up against the Suns, Tre Jones' fantasy stock will get a boost.