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• Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Expected to play Saturday

  11H ago • By RotoWire

  Wembanyama (calf) is expected to play in Saturday's game against the Thunder, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Wembanyama has been sidelined by a calf strain since Nov. 14, but he's been traveling with the Spurs on their current road trip and is closing in on a return. Final clearance on his status was expected to be determined following Friday's practice, though San Antonio has officially listed the superstar big man as probable on its injury report. Wembanyama's presence would dampen the fantasy appeal of Luke Kornet considerably. However, the superstar center is likely to face restrictions when given the green light.

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• Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Could return Saturday

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  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.

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• Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Could return Wednesday

  4D ago • By RotoWire

  Head coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama (calf) will travel with the Spurs for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, though he isn't guaranteed to suit up, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports. Wembanyama hasn't played since Nov. 14 due to a left calf strain but appears to be nearing a return, as he was a full participant in Sunday's practice. The star big man can be considered highly questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup. If he's unable to play, Luke Kornet is expected to remain in the starting lineup, while Kelly Olynyk and Jeremy Sochan will likely back him up.

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• Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Back at practice, return date TBD

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  Wembanyama (calf) was a full participant during Sunday's practice, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports. Wembanyama hasn't played since Nov. 14 due to a left calf strain but appears to be nearing a return to game action. McDonald previously relayed that Wembanyama appeared unlikely to play at all during the NBA Cup consolation schedule, which would've ruled the superstar out for Monday's game in New Orleans and Wednesday's road matchup against the Lakers. However, after Wembanyama participated in Sunday's practice, McDonald is reporting that the third-year phenom can be considered "iffy" for Wednesday's contest, while still being unlikely to play Monday. While the update is encouraging for Wembanyama, it's still far from clear when he'll suit up again. Following the two NBA Cup games, the Spurs return to action at home against the Wizards on Dec. 17.

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• Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Still without official return date

  11D ago • By RotoWire

  Wembanyama (calf) lacks a clear timetable for a return to game action, and he may continue to remain out for the week of the NBA Cup, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports. The NBA Cup runs from Dec. 9 through Dec. 16, and unless news emerges within the next week that Wembanyama has ramped up his on-court work, fantasy managers should prepare for the star center to remain out through the middle of the month. McDonald speculates that Wembanyama has a good chance of playing in games by Christmas Day, but the Spurs have yet to provide any sort of official timetable on the 21-year-old's return since he was first diagnosed with a left calf strain in mid-November. Luke Kornet will continue to serve as the Spurs' primary option at center while Wembanyama is on the mend from the injury.

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