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Vucevic supplied 18 points (7-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 102-99 victory over the Magic.

It's the fourth double-double in five games to begin the season for Vucevic. The veteran center hasn't let trade rumors distract him, and his averages of 20.2 points, 11.0 boards, 3.4 assists and 2.2 threes per game only improve his market value should the Bulls elect to move him.

Missi was held scoreless (0-5 FG), with three rebounds and one assist across 12 minutes of Wednesday's 104-89 loss to the Warriors.

Missi logged fewer than 20 minutes for the first time this season despite Daniel Theis (ankle) seeing just five minutes Wednesday due to injury. Per Will Guillory of The Athletic, Missi was battling hip soreness stemming from a collision he had in Tuesday's game. Instead, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl saw most of the center work, totaling 23 minutes. While Missi hasn't put together any gaudy stat lines, he's been a strong per-minute producer and has been a great source of blocks.

Theis has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Warriors due to a right ankle injury.

It's unclear how Theis picked up the injury, but it's considered severe enough to keep him sidelined for the rest of Wednesday's tilt. He finishes the contest scoreless (0-2 FG) with three rebounds across five minutes. Yves Missi and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl should share center work the rest of the way. Theis' next chance to play will come Friday against Indiana.

Wembanyama (undisclosed) has returned to Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

Wembanyama temporarily exited Wednesday's contest, but he's returned to the game after a brief trip to the locker room. He's averaged 20.0 points, 12.0 rebounds and 2.7 blocks across 31.3 minutes during the Spurs' first three games this season.

Wembanyama exited Wednesday's game against the Thunder and went back to the locker room, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.

Wembanyama was limping while walking to the locker room just minutes after falling to the floor. Specifics regarding the injuries are unknown. While he's absent, Zach Collins and Sandro Mamukelashvili could see more action. The Spurs are on the front end of a back-to-back, so they could opt to play it safe with the 20-year-old star.

Valanciunas registered 22 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds and six assists in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 133-120 win over the Hawks.

Valanciunas entered Washington's starting five Monday against Atlanta, but he retreated to the bench for Wednesday's rematch. His change of role didn't seem to bother him, however, as he put together a well-rounded game while pacing the Wizards' bench in scoring. The veteran center will provide valuable backup minutes behind Alex Sarr and will occasionally enter the starting lineup throughout the 2024-25 regular season.

Castleton agreed to a two-way contract with the Grizzlies on Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

With Memphis converting Jay Huff to a standard NBA contract, Castleton will fill the Grizzlies' vacant third two-way slot and provide added depth at center. As a rookie last season, Castleton made 16 appearances with the Lakers and averaged 1.5 points and 0.8 rebounds in 3.7 minutes.

Valanciunas is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Washington will roll with rookie Alex Sarr at center, flanked by the shooting of Kyshawn George and length of Bilal Coulibaly. Valanciunas has logged between 20 and 22 minutes in all three of Washington's contests thus far.

Edey (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Edey will play through a sore right calf and likely remain in the starting lineup. However, it hasn't been a great start for the rookie. He's averaging only 7.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.3 blocks in 16.0 minutes through his first four regular-season appearances.

Bitadze (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Chicago.

Bitadze will miss a second consecutive contest, and his next opportunity to take the court will come Friday versus Cleveland. Jonathan Isaac (hip) has been cleared for action Wednesday, otherwise bringing Orlando's frontcourt to full strength.