Spurs coach Mitch Johnson welcomed Victor Wembanyama back to the court and said the All-Star was cleared by the team and league to return from deep vein thrombosis.

"Victor's cleared," Johnson said of his plan for Wembanyama in training camp. "He's been cleared by our medical team and by the league. ... He's been ramping up. He's been in a really good place."

Wembanyama was shut down in February and averaging 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, an NBA-leading 3.8 blocks, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game in his second season.

Wembanyama underwent surgery in March after being diagnosed with the blood clotting issue in his right shoulder. He announced in mid-July he was cleared by the Spurs to play basketball for the first time in four months.

Wembanyama played in 46 games before the medical d

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