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Wembanyama (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Magic, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.

Wembanyama carried a questionable tag due to left calf soreness but will suit up Sunday for the second leg of the Spurs' back-to-back. Over his past 10 outings, the 22-year-old star is averaging 24.0 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.6 assists in 28.8 minutes per game.

Embiid (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Embiid is listed on the injury report due to right ankle injury management but carries a probable tag, signaling optimism he'll suit up Monday. The big man has been on a tear lately, averaging 30.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists while shooting 51.8 percent from the field and 40.5 percent from beyond the arc over his past 10 appearances.

Williams (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Williams was previously listed as questionable due to left knee injury management but will shed the designation and suit up Sunday. Over his past 10 appearances, the big man is averaging 5.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 assists in 16.4 minutes per contest, all in a reserve role.

Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Aldama will miss his fourth straight game while tending to a right knee injury. His continued absence should keep additional frontcourt opportunities available for Vince Williams and Jock Landale. Aldama's next chance to return will come Wednesday against the Kings.

Bagley will start Sunday's game against the Kings.

With Alex Sarr (calf) unavailable, Bagley will get the starting nod for the first time since Dec. 14 in his return from a five-game absence due to a back injury and an illness. As a starter this season (seven games), the big man has averaged 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 blocks in 28.0 minutes per tilt.

Sabonis (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Sabonis will miss a second straight game after being a late addition to the injury report due to a nagging back injury. Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell are candidates for increasing roles with Sabonis sidelined.

Sarr (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings.

Sarr will miss his first game since Dec. 21 due to right calf soreness. Over the past 15 contests, the 20-year-old is averaging 17.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.8 blocks while shooting 49.3 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from three. His absence opens the door for Marvin Bagley (back) to enter the starting lineup in his first game back from a five-game absence. Sarr's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Knicks.

Sabonis (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Sabonis was an extremely late addition to the injury report due to lower-back soreness, which isn't a positive sign for his availability. If the veteran center isn't cleared to play, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell would be candidates for increased playing time.

Nurkic (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Nurkic sat out Friday's loss to Brooklyn due to the illness, though he'll return to action Sunday. In eight January appearances, the veteran big man averaged 16.0 points, 12.1 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.5 steals in 30.0 minutes per contest. With Nurkic back in the lineup, Kyle Filipowski is expected to slide to the second unit.

Wembanyama (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic.

Wembanyama is on the injury report Sunday due to left calf soreness after a modest showing in Saturday's loss to the Hornets, during which he finished with 16 points (6-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes. The big man has appeared in the Spurs' past 13 games, averaging 23.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.7 assists in 27.8 minutes per game during that stretch. If Wembanyama is unable to suit up, Luke Kornet is likely to step in as the starting center.