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Sarr is dealing with a sore right ankle, and Saturday’s game is the first of two games in as many days for the Wizards. Tristan Vukčević and Anthony Gill will have to handle the center responsibilities in Sarr’s absence.

Topić, who missed the entire 2024-25 season with a torn ACL, did not make his NBA debut until February 12 after undergoing treatment for testicular cancer. According to the Thunder, Saturday’s lumbar procedure was “minimally invasive.” While he will not participate in summer league, the second-year guard is expected to be a full go when training camp opens in late September. Topić’s chances of cracking the rotation depend on what happens in free agency, as Luguentz Dort has a team option for next season worth just over $17.7 million.

Initially listed as questionable for Game 5, Kornet logged just four minutes in Wednesday’s Game 4 defeat. While he’s likely to take on a similar workload with the Spurs’ season on the line, the veteran center will be able to provide some cover for Victor Wembanyama.

Robinson returns to the injury report for Game 5 of the NBA Finals but he is available to play. The Knicks ' big man logged 13 minutes in Game 4 and grabbed five rebounds. Robinson will continue to have a similar role as New York looks to close out the series.