Wembanyama has been sidelined for almost a month with a left calf strain
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots before an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) (Matthew Hinton, Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Spurs’ star Victor Wembanyama is listed as probable for the NBA Cup semifinal against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team announced Friday.
Wembanyama has been sidelined for almost a month with a left calf strain.
He had suffered the injury on Nov. 14 against the Golden State Warriors. An MRI later confirmed the diagnosis.
ESPN’s Shams Charania said on X that the final clearance for Wembanyama’s return is expected to come after Friday’s practice.
The Spurs (17-7) and Thunder (24-1) matchup is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. on Saturday.
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