Jaden Hardy

Injured during Friday's win over Oklahoma City, Hardy will miss at least one complete game. Quentin Grimes and Spencer Dinwiddie, already ahead of Hardy in the rotation, can absorb his minutes. Both are worth considering, with Luka Doncic (calf) out of the lineup.

Hardy rolled his ankle early in the second quarter and has since been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game. Guards already in the rotation, especially Quentin Grimes, should absorb the minutes that would have gone to Hardy.

Irving is available after being listed as questionable with a back injury. The 32-year-old point guard missed Wednesday's game, which was the second game of a back-to-back. Irving's return will push Spencer Dinwiddie to the bench and cut into the minutes of Jaden Hardy and Quentin Grimes.

Irving sat out the second leg of their back-to-back on Wednesday after struggling in their blowout loss on Tuesday. If he remains sidelined for another game, Spencer Dinwiddie should get another start in his place, with Jaden Hardy and Quentin Grimes taking on larger roles off the bench.

With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving out, Hardy played 25 minutes off the bench. The 22-year-old point guard provided instant offense as he poured in 21 points on 13 shots including 4-of-6 made 3-point attempts. Hardy can be a worthwhile streamer when both Doncic and Irving are out.