Fantasy basketball tips and projections for Friday - ESPN

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A quiet, two-game Thursday gave us all a nice break before heading into an 11-game night that will include 22 teams playing in the In-Season Tournament on Friday.

The red-hot Sacramento Kings will visit the San Antonio Spurs (losers of six straight) in the early game on ESPN. The only thing we can hope for is that the Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs show up and give Sacramento a game. Devin Vassell has already been ruled out, Tre Jones is doubtful and Keldon Johnson is expected to play after missing San Antonio's last game.

The ESPN late game features the Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz. Bradley Beal, who has played in just three games this season, is doubtful but Devin Booker is probable to play, Meanwhile Grayson Allen and Eric Gordon will likely get another boost with Beal likely out. Walker Kessler (elbow) will miss another game for the Jazz, clearing the way for Kelly Olynyk and John Collins to get some extra run. The Jazz are 2-0 in pool play in the In-Season Tournament while the Suns are 0-1.

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