Overview
- Victor Wembanyama completed a full practice Sunday after a left calf strain but is out Monday against New Orleans and is described as uncertain for Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal at the Lakers, per beat reporting.
- Stephon Castle practiced fully, is listed as questionable, and is expected to play Monday after missing nine games with a left hip flexor issue.
- Backup guard Jordan McLaughlin participated in practice but remains out with a right hamstring strain, while center Luke Kornet is listed as questionable with left ankle soreness.
- San Antonio has gone 7-3 without Wembanyama and Castle and enters Monday at 15-7, holding the West’s No. 5 seed.
- Team officials are balancing recent progress in practice with medical caution as they manage return timelines ahead of the in-season tournament knockout round.