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Victor Wembanyama returns as Spurs face Thunder in NBA Cup semis

The Oklahoma City Thunder have matched the best 25-game start in NBA history and will seek out another victory when they face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

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Victor Wembanyama's return creates playoff atmosphere for NBA Cup semifinal

Wemby should be starting against the 24-1 Oklahoma City Thunder in perhaps the biggest game of the season so far.

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San Antonio Spurs News / Field Level Media / December 12

Spurs star C Victor Wembanyama (calf) could return vs. Thunder

San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama is listed as probable for Saturday night's NBA Cup semifinal at Las Vegas against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Riley Minix News / Hoops Rumors / December 12

Spurs Sign Kyle Mangas To Two-Way Deal, Waive Riley Minix

The Spurs have signed guard Kyle Mangas to a two-way contract, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Two-way forward Riley Minix was waived in order to make room on the roster for Mangas, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports (via Twitter).

Spurs Around the Web

Wemby ready to return Sat. on limited minutes · ESPN

Victor Wembanyama expected to make return in NBA Cup semifinals vs. Thunder after missing a month, per report · CBSSports.com

Sources: Wembanyama set to play in Cup semis · ESPN

Spurs' Stephon Castle buys stake in Connecticut soccer teams · ESPN

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Victor Wembanyama News / Hoops Rumors / December 12

Spurs’ Wembanyama Expected To Return On Saturday

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to return to action on Saturday for the team’s NBA Cup semifinal matchup with Oklahoma City, per ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 12

The underrated Spurs veteran who’s getting Sixth Man of the Year love

De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle are the first San Antonio Spurs credited for the team’s play of late, including their success in the NBA Cup. After Dylan Harper and, perhaps, Luke Kornet and Harrison Barnes, even Julian Champagnie’s name may be one that comes up before Keldon Johnson.

Dylan Harper News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Dylan Harper explains what’s so ‘great’ about playing for Spurs

After San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper helped lead his team to an NBA Cup quarterfinal victory against the Los Angeles Lakers, he gushed over being a member of the organization.

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NBA News / The Predictors / December 11

Spurs move past Lakers to advance to NBA Cup semifinal, 132-119

Stephon Castle delivered a breakout performance, scoring 30 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs past the Los Angeles Lakers 132–119 in Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal.

San Antonio Spurs News / The SportsRush / December 11

De’Aaron Fox Gets Real on Luke Kornet Handling Victor Wembanyama’s Absence

The Spurs dominated the Lakers in an NBA Cup quarterfinals game that wasn’t even as close as the 132-119 final score indicated. It was an extremely impressive performance from San Antonio, especially considering that the Lakers were at full strength but the Spurs were playing without Victor Wembanyama.

San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / December 11

San Antonio Spurs star Stephon Castle joins MLS NEXT Pro in a new role

MLS’s popularity is slowly but surely growing in the United States of America and Canada. Evidently, the arrival of the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez has played a crucial role in the MLS’ growing popularity.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 11

Thunder, Spurs advance in NBA Cup; league announces schedule changes

The Thunder and Spurs will meet in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas on Saturday after winning their respective quarterfinal matchups on Wednesday. The Thunder improved to 24-1 on the season with a blowout home victory over the Suns.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 11

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NBA News / Ball Exclusives / December 11

Spurs stun Lakers to advance to NBA West Cup Semifinals

The San Antonio Spurs walked into Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night as underdogs and walked out with a ticket to Las Vegas. Behind a relentless defensive effort and timely shot‑making, the Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 132-119 to advance to the NBA Cup West Semifinals.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 11