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Kennard amassed 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 105-99 win over the Warriors.

Kennard was acquired at the deadline and quickly proved why he can be effective on his new team. The veteran guard logged a solid 26 minutes, resulting in a pair of threes en route to 10 points. He's making 2.3 threes per game over his last eight outings, but his playing time will dip when Luka Doncic returns from the hamstring injury that forced him to miss Saturday's game.

Hart (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Hart exited Friday's loss to the Pistons in the third quarter and didn't return due to a right ankle issue, but the forward will push through the injury Sunday. Hart is averaging 13.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.2 steals over his last six outings.

Wembanyama posted 16 points (6-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 26 minutes during the Spurs' 138-125 win over the Mavericks on Saturday.

Stephon Castle stole the show Saturday with a 40-point triple-double, but Wembanyama put together a solid performance himself. It was the latter's 18th three-plus block game of the season and his 24th double-double, which is tied for sixth most in the Association. Nine of those double-doubles have come over Wembanyama's last 12 outings, and over that span he has averaged 23.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.4 threes, 2.8 blocks and 1.0 steals over 29.2 minutes per game.

Towns (eye) is available for Sunday's game against Boston, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Towns is set to return from a one-game absence, which will likely push Mitchell Robinson back to the second unit. Over his last six games, Towns is averaging 15.5 points, 15.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 three-pointers.

Reaves finished with 16 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 24 minutes during Saturday's 105-99 victory over the Warriors.

Reaves came off the bench again, but that did not prevent him from having a very solid game. The game marked his second time recording two steals in the three games he's played since returning from a calf strain. The Lakers' next game Monday against the Thunder is the front end of a back-to-back, which may call for his current minutes restriction to stay in place.

Anunoby (toe) will not play Sunday against the Celtics, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Anunoby missed Friday's loss to Detroit due to toe soreness in his right foot, and now he'll be sidelined for a second straight game. With Anunoby out, the Knicks are likely to use a committee approach to soak up his minutes.

Castle finished with 40 points (15-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 12 rebounds, 12 assists, one block and three steals over 32 minutes during Saturday's 138-125 victory over the Mavericks.

Castle returned to the Spurs' starting lineup Saturday after coming off the bench in Thursday's contest against Dallas. The second-year pro put on a dominant display, dropping a career-high 40 points while leading his team in rebounds and assists en route to the second triple-double of his career. Per the Associated Press, Castle joins Hall of Fame center David Robinson as the only Spurs in franchise history to record a 40-point triple-double.

Vukcevic is questionable for Sunday's game against Miami with right knee soreness.

Vukcevic drew a start in Saturday's game against Brooklyn in the absence of Alex Sarr (ankle), finishing with 14 points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 20 minutes. He's dealing with some soreness for the second leg of this back-to-back set, however, potentially leaving the Wizards very thin up front.

The Wizards waived Exum (knee) on Sunday.

Exum is out for the season and is set to become a free agent this summer, so the Wizards' decision to cut him shortly after acquiring him as part of the eight-player deal last week that sent Anthony Davis to Washington comes as little surprise. Washington could use the open roster spot to upgrade one of its three two-way players to a standard contract or potentially bring aboard a free agent on a 10-day or rest-of-season deal.

Russell (not with team) is out for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Russell has yet to join the Wizards since being acquired from Dallas on Wednesday. It remains to be seen if he will carve out a role in Washington.