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• Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Dominant double-double off bench

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Wembanyama tallied 26 points (10-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 21 minutes during the Spurs' 126-98 win over the Hawks on Friday. Wembanyama came off the bench and played less than 25 minutes for a third consecutive game while managing a calf injury that caused him to miss 12 games, but he still made his impact felt during Friday's blowout win. The third-year center posted his 10th double-double of the season and led the Spurs in scoring, rebounds and point differential (plus-29). Wembanyama will continue to have his minutes monitored but could return to the starting lineup as soon as Sunday against the Wizards.

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• Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Omitted from injury report

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Wembanyama (calf) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Hawks. Wembanyama's status is worth noting because Friday is the second end of a back-to-back for the Spurs. The superstar big man is likely to have a minutes restriction following his recent lengthy layoff due to a strained calf, and it remains to be seen if the Spurs are ready to reinsert him into the starting lineup. Wembanyama has averaged only 19.0 minutes per game in his last two appearances, but he's still been productive, totaling 37 points (12-22 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 11-14 FT), 17 rebounds, six assists, six blocks and one steal.

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• Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Remaining in bench role

  3D ago • By RotoWire

  Wembanyama will come off the bench Thursday night against Washington. This marks the third straight game in which Wembanyama has been deployed off the bench. The Spurs are continuing to monitor his minutes closely, especially in the first half of a back-to-back. Luke Kornet will continue to run with the starters while Wembanyama comes off the bench.

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• Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Strong per-minute output in return

  8D ago • By RotoWire

  Wembanyama (calf) posted 22 points (6-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 9-12 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 21 minutes in Saturday's 111-109 win over the Thunder. For the first time in his NBA career, Wembanyama came off the bench Saturday following a 12-game absence due to a left calf strain. Despite playing limited minutes, the star big man impressed in his return, finishing as the Spurs' leading rebounder while tying the second-highest scoring total on the team. He also recorded a team-best plus-21 point differential and a game-high two blocks in his limited run. Wembanyama and the Spurs will face the Knicks in the NBA Cup title game Tuesday, and it will be worth monitoring whether he remains on a similar minutes restriction and/or moves back into the starting five.

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• Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Available Saturday

  8D ago • By RotoWire

  Wembanyama (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Thunder. Wembanyama hasn't played since Nov. 14 due to a left calf strain, though he'll return from a 12-game absence in Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals matchup. While the star big man is expected to face restrictions in his first game back following the extended absence, his return will likely mean fewer minutes for Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk. Wembanyama has appeared in 12 regular-season games thus far, during which he has averaged 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 3.6 blocks and 1.1 steals in 34.7 minutes per contest.

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