Josh Green

Green will miss just his second game of the season, which will open up a spot in the starting lineup. Josh Okogie has played well recently and should be the one to slide into the starting unit in place of Green.

Things are trending in the right direction for Green. Counting Monday, he has scored 13 points or more in three straight games and made at least two 3-pointers in four straight. The recent run hasn't been enough to make Green someone who has to be added in deep leagues, but it's worth watching ahead of the "silly season." Given what he's capable of defensively, consistent offensive production will make Green worthy of a look later this season.

With Mark Williams sidelined, Gibson will make a return to the starting lineup. Gibson isn't a player to consider rostering in any format, and this isn't a guarantee that he'll play starter-level minutes. Moussa Diabate should fill out the backup center minutes.

The Hornets are without LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Micic and Martin will fill the resulting voids, and both are worth streaming on a three-game night in the NBA.

The Hornets are without Brandon Miller, who is not playing due to a sprained right wrist. Smith will make his first start as a pro. While the second-year guard hasn't done enough to merit being rostered in fantasy leagues, Friday's start is an excellent opportunity to prove he deserves more minutes moving forward. Charlotte's other four starters are unchanged.