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Despite returning to practice, superstar center Victor Wembanyama will miss the Spurs' NBA Cup showdown against the Lakers.
Marcus Smart returned to practice Tuesday and is going to try to play in Wednesday's NBA Cup game vs. the Spurs after missing the last six games with a back injury.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to possible trades for Herb Jones of the Pelicans and Keon Ellis of the Kings.
Victor Wembanyama's recovery from the calf strain injury took a step in the right direction, providing optimism for Spurs fans.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss his 16th game of the season on Friday at the Boston Celtics with right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis.
James and the Lakers went on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday
COACHES Spurs: Mitch Johnson. Lakers: JJ Redick. Spurs: Points, Fox (24.3 per game). Rebounds, Johnson (6.5). Assists, Castle (7.4). Steals, Castle (1.6). Blocks, Kornet (1.5). Lakers: Points, Doncic (35.0 per game). Rebounds, Doncic (9.2). Assists, Doncic (9.1). Steals, Smart (1.8). Blocks, Ayton (1.1).