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Davis is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies due to a left knee hyperextension, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

With LeBron James (ankle) sidelined, Davis led the Lakers to a comeback win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks on Tuesday, finishing with 34 points, 23 rebounds, four blocks and two steals in 52 minutes during a double-overtime affair. Given the hefty workload, Davis' appearance on the injury report may be precautionary during the second night of a back-to-back set, but it's worth mentioning the knee issue is new for Davis, who was previously playing through bilateral Achilles soreness.

Jackson-Davis (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

Jackson-Davis was sidelined for Tuesday's win over Miami, marking his first absence since Feb. 14. If he's sidelined for the second half of Golden State's back-to-back as well, Kevon Looney figures to remain in the rotation for at least one more game.

Duren (back) is available to play Wednesday against Minnesota.

Duren was previously considered probable after missing the past three games for Detroit, but he's all set for a return. Whether or not he has restrictions remains to be seen. James Wiseman's streaming appeal takes a big hit with this news.

Wembanyama (ankle), who is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz, participated in the Spurs' morning shootaround, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Wembanyama also participated in Monday's morning shootaround but was unavailable for the team's game against the Suns that night. His presence at Wednesday's shootaround is encouraging, but the Spurs will likely wait to see how he responds before determining his availability against Utah. If Wembanyama is unavailable, Zach Collins will likely remain in the starting lineup.

Robinson (ankle) is expected to play Wednesday against the Raptors, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Robinson was upgraded to questionable Wednesday morning, but now all signs point to him returning to the lineup against Toronto. Robinson has missed the past 50 games for New York, so it's fair to expect restrictions early on.

Robinson (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

Robinson was initially listed as out for Wednesday's contest, which would've extended his streak of absences to 51 games. However, it appears the defensive-minded center made better progress than expected and now has a chance to suit up against Toronto. Even if Robinson is cleared to play, he'll presumably be monitored closely, though his availability would likely mean fewer minutes for Isaiah Hartenstein, Precious Achiuwa and Jericho Sims.

Sabonis chipped in 12 points (3-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 11 rebounds, nine assists and two blocks in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 132-96 loss to the Mavericks.

Despite the Kings' poor showing, Sabonis managed his 55th consecutive double-double, breaking another record by matching Jerry Lucas for the longest double-double streak in the history of the franchise. Dallas was well aware of Sabonis' potential and crowded him in the paint often, which resulted in a lower shot volume for the underrated big man. Despite popular opinion, Sabonis' season merits MVP consideration, as the Kings would likely be out of the playoff hunt without him.

Valanciunas logged six points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes during Tuesday's 119-112 loss to Oklahoma City.

Valanciunas did not play in the second half of Tuesday's loss, with coach Willie Green turning to Larry Nance and small-ball lineups with Zion Williamson at center to combat Chet Holmgren and Oklahoma City's spacing-oriented offense. Valanciunas will likely be more incorporated Thursday against Milwaukee.

Davis finished with 34 points (12-31 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 23 rebounds, four blocks, two assists and two steals across 52 minutes in Tuesday's 128-124 double-overtime win over the Bucks.

Plenty of rebounds were up for grabs with the two teams combining to hit just 40.1 percent of their 228 shot attempts on the night, and Davis was able to clean up en route to his second game of the season with at least 20 boards. Though he supplemented the rebound total with strong numbers in the defensive categories and a big scoring total, he wasn't immune to the shooting struggles, as his 38.7 percent mark from field on heavy volume was harmful in category-based leagues. On a positive note, Davis stepped up with perfect shooting from the free-throw line, and his trio of three-pointers were also a welcome sight; he had nailed just three triples combined over his last 15 games. Given that he handled his heftiest workload of the season Tuesday and has been battling bilateral Achilles tendinopathy, Davis could be a candidate to sit out Wednesday against the Grizzlies in the second leg of a back-to-back set.

Looney amassed seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 113-92 win over the Heat.

With Trayce Jackson-Davis (knee) sidelined, Looney logged 19 minutes in the win, the most he has played in over two months. Having sat out seven of the previous nine games, it's clear the Warriors are no longer reliant on Looney's defensive presence. Given he was not a must-roster player when starting, there is no reason to think he will have any value now that his role has been significantly reduced.