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Cunningham (chest) is expected to play Wednesday against the Bucks, Vincent Goodwill of ESPN.com reports.

After getting through shootaround without any setbacks, Cunningham continues to trend in the right direction. While listed as questionable on the injury report, he's likely going to be upgraded to probable or available shortly. However, even if he suits up, his minutes will likely be monitored closely.

Castle (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Castle was carrying a doubtful tag due to right knee soreness, so seeing him ruled out isn't much of a surprise. The Spurs, however, are confident in Castle's chances of suiting up Friday against the Mavericks in the penultimate game of the regular season. With Castle out, look for Dylan Harper to slide into a starting role in the Spurs' backcourt alongside De'Aaron Fox.

Wembanyama (ribs) is out for Wednesday's game against Portland, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

No surprise here, as Wembanyama was previously listed as doubtful. Although he's sitting out Wednesday, the Spurs are hopeful to have him back in the lineup Friday against Dallas. Luke Kornet will have plenty of streaming appeal for Wednesday's matchup.

McDaniels (knee) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

McDaniels, who has missed the past six games for Minnesota, has been cleared for full contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities. He has a chance to return Wednesday, but he will likely face restrictions if he's given the green light to suit up.

Cain (calf) is expected to play Wednesday against Minnesota, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Cain made it through shootaround and "should be good to go," according to coach Jamahl Mosley. Cain, who is listed as questionable, holds averages of 8.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 19.6 minutes over his last seven outings.

Hachimura had 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 123-87 loss to the Thunder.

With no Luka Doncic (hamstring), Austin Reaves (oblique) or LeBron James (foot) in the lineup, Hachimura led the Lakers in scoring on the night. The 28-year-old has scored in double digits in four of the last five games (three starts), averaging 13.6 points, 4.0 boards, 1.4 threes and 1.0 combined blocks and steals in 25.6 minutes while shooting 60.0 percent from the floor. Hachimura will likely continue to see elevated usage to close out the regular season as the Lakers focus on getting their stars healthy for the playoffs.

Joe finished Tuesday's 123-87 win over the Lakers with 18 points (6-9 FG, 6-9 3Pt) and two rebounds across 18 minutes off the bench.

It's the third time in the last six games that Joe has delivered at least 15 points and four made three-pointers. His role and usage remain limited -- he hasn't played 20-plus minutes in a game since March 21 -- but in the eight contests since then, he's averaged 10.6 points, 3.1 threes, 1.4 boards and 0.9 steals in 14.8 minutes while shooting a blistering 52.1 percent from long distance.

Walker supplied 11 points (4-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists and three steals across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 124-104 loss to the Timberwolves.

Walker might have needed 12 shots to score 11 points, but he salvaged his fantasy line by delivering solid numbers in other categories, including a three-steal performance. It was the fourth time he recorded three or more swipes in a game. This was Walker's return from a four-game absence due to a back contusion, and he's expected to remain in the starting lineup in the Pacers' final three games of the regular season.

Toppin closed with 14 points (4-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 124-104 loss to the Timberwolves.

Toppin didn't have his most efficient performance, but as has been the trend of late, the veteran once again posted an impressive stat line off the bench. Toppin has scored in double digits in six of his last seven appearances with the second unit, averaging 14.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game over that stretch.

Cunningham (chest) was present for Wednesday's morning shootaround, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

This isn't anything to overreact to, but it's a good sign for Detroit to see Cunningham on the floor after a scary injury update a few weeks ago. He remains listed as questionable to face the Bucks on Wednesday, though he's likely to have restrictions if he's cleared to play.