SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls with a sore lower back.
San Antonio acting coach Mitch Johnson said the Spurs are hopeful Wembanyama can return by the weekend.
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