Despite returning to practice, superstar center Victor Wembanyama will miss the Spurs' NBA Cup showdown against the Lakers.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game to be played on December 10, 2025 on ESPN.

Marcus Smart rejoined Los Angeles Lakers practice Tuesday after missing six straight games with a back injury, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin.

San Antonio has won eight of its last 11 games, an impressive stretch made even more notable by the absence of superstar Victor Wembanyama, who has missed all 11 contests with a left calf strain. That run highlights the depth of the Spurs’ roster and raises concern for the rest of the league once Wembanyama returns.

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Marcus Smart returned to practice Tuesday and is going to try and play in Wednesday's NBA Cup game vs. the Spurs after missing the last six games with a back injury.

Victor Wembanyama's recovery from the calf strain injury took a step in the right direction, providing optimism for Spurs fans.

Los Angeles Lakers big man Deandre Ayton gives a lot of love to Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe.