Victor Wembanyama is listed as likely to return to play for the Spurs in Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinal against the Thunder in Las Vegas.
The star of the San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, listed as probable to return in the NBA Cup semifinal Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas.
The final confirmation will come after training on Friday for The animalwho has been out since November 14 due to a left calf strain. The animal He returned to training this week and has participated in several 5-on-5 sessions.
After suffering the injury against the Golden State Warriors last month, the Spurs have been cautious with The animal. San Antonio is 9-3 without him, winning its last two NBA Cup group stage games and Wednesday’s quarterfinal game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
In its third season, The animal He is averaging career-highs in points (26.2), rebounds (12.9) and assists (4.0).
Los Spurs They will face a Thunder team with a 24-1 record, tying the best record through the first 25 games in NBA history. The Orlando Magic and the New York Knicks will play the other NBA Cup semifinal in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Shams Charania of ESPN and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
