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Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said Wednesday that there's "very much" a chance that Wembanyama (calf) will return for Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals game against the Thunder, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Wembanyama has missed 12 straight games with a strained left calf, but he's been a full participant in practice recently. Johnson also said that Wembanyama had "a very good day" Wednesday. The Spurs have gone 10-2 without the star center, but he'd offer a massive boost against a Thunder team that's been nearly unbeatable. Even if Wembanyama is cleared to face OKC, he'd likely have his minutes monitored due to the lengthy absence and touchy nature of the injury.

Holmgren generated 24 points (9-13 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 25 minutes of Wednesday's 138-89 win over the Suns.

Holmgren has been unstoppable in the last two games, totaling 49 points, 17 rebounds and five blocks across 48 minutes. He's made 21 of his 28 shot attempts during that span. While the Thunder's dominance may occasionally limit his minutes played, his efficiency has offset that. In 21 games this season, Holmgren is averaging 18.8 points and 8.0 rebounds on 67.1 percent true shooting.

Horford (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Horford is slated to miss a third consecutive game due to a sciatic nerve issue in his back, and his next opportunity to play is Sunday against the Trail Blazers. Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis will continue to see more minutes for as long as Horford is sidelined.

Hansen is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against New Orleans due to a face contusion.

Hansen made his first career start Sunday due to the absences of Donovan Clingan (leg) and Robert Williams (illness). He seemingly picked up what appears to be a minor face injury during the outing. Clingan remains out and Williams is questionable due to the same issues, which means Hansen could be in line for another significant workload if available.

Williams (Illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.

Williams is at risk of missing a second consecutive game due to illness. With Donovan Clingan (lower leg) still sidelined, Williams would be in line to make a start if healthy. If Williams misses, Yang Hansen (face) and Duop Reath would see plenty of action.

Clingan (leg) won't play in Thursday's game against the Pelicans.

Thursday will mark a third straight absence for Clingan, whose next chance to return comes Sunday against the Warriors. With Robert Williams (illness) and Yang Hansen (face) iffy for Thursday, Duop Reath could be thrust into a heavy workload at center.

Boucher is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to a non-COVID illness.

Boucher can be considered day-to-day with Boston's following contest lined up for Monday against the Pistons. His absence doesn't appear to impact Boston's rotation in a meaningful way, though it does perhaps entrench Josh Minott as the primary backup center.

Kleber (back) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Kleber is dealing with a lumbar muscle strain, making it unclear how long he'll need to recover. His absence should solidify Rui Hachimura's minutes and also keep Jaxson Hayes locked into the backup center role, while Jake LaRavia could see an uptick in minutes Wednesday.

Sengun (illness) isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Clippers.

Sengun missed back-to-back games with an illness, but after returning to practice Tuesday, he's been given the green light to face the Clippers. The 23-year-old big man had scored 25 or more points in three straight games before falling ill. He averaged 28.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.7 blocks across 32 minutes during that stretch.

Adams (ankle) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Clippers.

Adams sat out Saturday's game against Dallas due to right ankle tendinopathy, but his absence from the injury report means he's set to be available Thursday. Over his last six games, the veteran center has averaged 7.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.8 blocks in 22.0 minutes per contest.