Is Victor Wembanyama returning to the NBA Cup tonight? Spurs vs Thunder injury report
The The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the semifinals of the NBA Cup without Victor Vembanyamabut they may get their star center back in the lineup for their crucial clash with Oklahoma City Thunder after a one-month absence with injuries. Here’s everything we know about Victor Wembanyama’s injury and his playing status against the Thunder.
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Victor Wembanyama’s injury status against the Thunder
Victor Wembanyama has been out since November 14 with a calf strain but is said to be likely to return on Saturday night. The The Spurs expect to bring him back in the lineup, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported.
While calf injuries can be tricky, Charania noted that “final resolution” will come after Spurs practice on Friday. Considering he’s still been listed as probable since then, the 21-year-old looks very likely to end his 12-game absence against the Thunder.
The Spurs have been shockingly powerful without Wembanyama, going 9-3 without him, but his return comes at the right time against the defending NBA champions. Vembanjama rejoins the team for the first home game in 11 days after a four-game road trip.
If he returns, the Spurs will have a fully healthy squad for the first time in weeks. The only other players listed on their injury report are their three two-way players — Harrison Ingram, David Jones-Garcia and Riley Minix.
The Thunder also expect to be close to full strength for the semifinal matchup. Oklahoma City will be without Isaiah Joe, who will miss his fourth straight game with a knee injury. Newcomer Nikola Topic also remains on the sidelines after being recently diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Spurs injury report
Harrison Ingram, out (G-League; 2-way)
David Jones-Garcia, out (G-League; two-way)
Riley Minix, out (G-League; two-way)
Victor Wembanyama, likely (left calf strain)
Report of lightning injury
Isaiah Joe, Out (left knee injury)
Thomas Sorber, out (recovery from right knee surgery)
Nikola Topić, Out (Surgical recovery)
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