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Victor Wembanyama will return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup for Saturday night's NBA Cup semifinal against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Oklahoma City’s starting five hasn’t been healthy at the same time all season, so chemistry needs to develop before the postseason.
Jalen Williams returns from injury as OKC aims for a historic start while Spurs prepare for a high-stakes rematch with Wembanyama back in the lineup.

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Wembanyama is expected to return for the NBA Cup semifinal versus the Thunder after calf strain sidelined him since Nov. 14.
Final clearance is expected after Friday's practice, with coach Mitch Johnson hopeful about a weekend return.
San Antonio has thrived without him, posting a 9-3 record during his absence.
Stephon Castle stepped up with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists in the win over the Lakers.
Head coach Mitch Johnson emphasized the team’s depth and unity as a key to current success.
Wembanyama has averaged 26.2 points and 12.9 rebounds per game this season.
The NBA Cup semifinal will be held Tuesday in Las Vegas, featuring the Knicks and Magic in the other semifinal.
San Antonio sits 17-7 on the season, ranking fifth in the Western Conference.
The story notes Wembanyama’s impact as both scorer and defender for the Spurs.

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Wembanyama is expected to play limited minutes in Saturday's Emirates NBA Cup semifinal against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Wembanyama was cleared to play after missing 12 games with a left calf strain and is listed as probable.
Spurs coach Johnson said there are ongoing conversations about what the minutes will look like for the return.
Wembanyama returned to practice later and described feeling 'a little tired' after conditioning work.
Wembanyama missed action since November 14 due to a calf strain but has since ramped up conditioning and 5-on-5 work.
Wembanyama is averaging career highs in points, rebounds, and assists this season.
Johnson cited trust in the Spurs' staff regarding his development and return timing.
The Spurs will play the Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinal in Las Vegas.
Other NBA Cup semifinals include the Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks.

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Wembanyama says Jokic is the best offensive player, but stops short of declaring him the overall best, highlighting a nuanced view of offensive dominance versus overall impact.
New reference reinforces Jokic's status as a top offensive force while noting debates about overall supremacy among stars like Giannis and Shai.
Wembanyama places Giannis and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ahead in the all-around game conversation, signaling a multi-player roster view rather than Jokic alone.
The reference underscores Jokic’s continued impact on Denver’s fortunes as they navigate injuries and Western Conference competition.
Noah’s praise for Jokic persists as the original article’s sentiment, reinforcing Jokic’s global appeal and excitement to watch him play.
Jokic’s per-game production continues to drive Nuggets’ high standing in the West, aligning with the original focus on his triple-double averages.
The new reference emphasizes Jokic’s offensive excellence as a focal point of his value to the Nuggets, while the broader debate includes defense and overall impact.
The updated highlights maintain the original article’s emphasis on Jokic’s leading role and the Nuggets’ Western Conference challenge amid injuries.
The synthesis from the new reference highlights a balanced view: Jokic’s offensive mastery versus the comparative strengths of Giannis and Shai in deciding the league’s best player.

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