Brunson generated 25 points (11-27 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight assists, four rebounds and one block in 41 minutes during Tuesday's 124-113 win over the Spurs in the NBA Cup Championship.

Brunson struggled with efficiency but still finished as New York's second-leading scorer and earned NBA Cup MVP honors. The 29-year-old posted at least 25 points in each of New York's last three NBA Cup games, averaging 33.3 points, 6.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 39.7 minutes per contest during that span. The superstar point guard also dished out a team-high eight assists Tuesday, a feat he has accomplished in back-to-back outings.

Towns (undisclosed) started the second half of Tuesday's NBA Cup Championship game against the Spurs, per the broadcast.

Towns exited to the locker room with one minute remaining in the first half but was cleared to return for the second. The star big man posted nine points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 18 minutes during the first half.

Towns (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's NBA Cup Championship game against the Spurs, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Towns appeared to reach for his left knee before checking out, though it's unclear if that's the reason why he exited to the locker room with one minute remaining in the first half. If the star big man is unable to return, Mitchell Robinson and Ariel Hukporti will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way.

The 76ers recalled Bona from the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Tuesday, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Bona joined the Blue Coats for Tuesday's 120-110 win over the Capital City Go-Go, during which he posted 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 32 minutes. The 22-year-old big man has been left out of the rotation in each of the parent club's last three games and is not guaranteed to see the floor when both Joel Embiid (knee) and Andre Drummond are healthy.

Philadelphia recalled Edwards from the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Tuesday, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Edwards was assigned to the Blue Coats on Monday and played in their 120-110 G League win over the Capital City Go-Go on Tuesday, when he tallied a game-high 37 points (13-21 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT) along with four rebounds, one assist and six steals over 40 minutes. He's seen his playing time at the NBA level diminish as of late even in the absence of Kelly Oubre (knee), who has been sidelined since mid-November.

Wembanyama will remain on a minutes restriction and come off the bench in Tuesday's NBA Cup title game against the Knicks, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Wembanyama will come off the bench for a second consecutive contest following a 12-game absence due to a left calf strain. While head coach Mitch Johnson indicated the star big man may play a bit more than he did in Saturday's win over the Thunder, there's no guarantee he'll see increased burn. The 21-year-old logged 21 minutes Saturday, posting 22 points (6-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 9-12 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal.

Strus (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Strus underwent left foot surgery in August and remains without a timetable for a return. The 29-year-old forward should be considered week-to-week until the Cavaliers provide an update on his recovery.

Merrill is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to a right hand sprain.

The Cavaliers haven't offered any details about a timeline for a return for Merrill, who hasn't been available since the Nov. 17 win over the Bucks. Until that happens, the sharpshooter can be considered week-to-week. Merrill's absence has played a big part in the emergence of Jaylon Tyson, who has averaged 15.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 30.6 minutes per contest over his last 11 games.

Clarke (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

After spending nearly two months in recovery mode due to offseason right knee surgery, Clarke appears to be on the cusp of making his season debut. The Grizzlies figure to have heavy restrictions in place for the 2019 first-rounder once he's cleared to hit the court, though. With Zach Edey (ankle) on the shelf, Clarke does have the opportunity to seize a sizable role in the Memphis frontcourt when he's eventually back up to speed.

Spencer (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Spencer is set to miss his first game of the season due to personal reasons, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Saturday against the Wizards. With the sharpshooter sidelined, Vince Williams and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are likely to see increased playing time, while Jahmai Mashack and Olivier-Maxence Prosper are candidates to enter the rotation.