Evan Fournier (heel) says he will play Friday against the Hornets, NBA.com's John Denton reports.

Fournier (heel) says he will play Friday against the Hornets, NBA.com's John Denton reports.

Analysis:

Fournier also stated that he was in pain when he suffered the injury Monday, but did not come out of the game, and that Wednesday was the first game of his professional career he has missed due to injury. It is quite possible that Fournier is still in pain, but thinks he can manage the situation Friday. If you have another comparable replacement for Fournier on your fantasy team, it would be wise to sit the guard until he looks recovered, or demonstrates he can successfully play through the pain.