The San Antonio Spurs have made a final decision regarding Victor Wembanyama ahead of the NBA Cup Championship Game against the New York Knicks in Las Vegas on Tuesday night.

Wembanyama made his grand return to the court on Dec. 13 following a month-long absence due to a calf strain injury. He came off the bench in the Spurs' semifinal win over the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder, reaching the NBA Cup final for the first time in franchise history.

Head coach Mitch Johnson provided a final update about Wembanyama's availability for the title game, per insider Brett Siegel. He revealed that the star big man won't return to the starting lineup yet as he will come off the bench again like he did in the last game.

“Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson says the plan for Victor Wembanyama will “look a lot like last game.” Johnson says Wemby could see more minutes, but it will depend on how the game progresses with stoppage and fatigue,” Siegel wrote.

“Wembanyama will not start and will come off the bench tonight in the NBA Cup championship against the Knicks.”

What lies ahead for Victor Wembanyama, Spurs

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (right) dribbles the ball during practice prior to the Emirates NBA Cup championship at the T-Mobile Arena.
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It's clear that the Spurs are easing Victor Wembanayama back into the rotations, being careful not to rush him back. Nonetheless, they know he will have a big role in how results pan out against the Knicks.

Wembanyama came back in style in the team's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. In 21 minutes of action, he finished with 22 points, nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal. As he gets his form back following a month-long absence, the league should be wary about the star big man's ceiling as the season goes on.

San Antonio has an 18-7 record on the season, holding the fourth spot in the Western Conference standings. They are even with the Los Angeles Lakers for third place while trailing the Denver Nuggets by one game and Thunder by 5.5 games.

Following their NBA Cup finale against the Knicks, the Spurs will resume regular-season play at home. They host the Washington Wizards on Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. ET.