San Antonio Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama dodged a major injury scare and should be back on the court within days, according to ESPN sources, though he remains questionable for Thursday night’s matchup with Portland at home.
The rising star suffered a bruised left rib during Monday’s contest after a collision with Philadelphia’s Paul George in the second quarter. Though Wembanyama briefly returned to action, he was clearly struggling with discomfort and sat out the entire second half.
Medical examinations conducted Tuesday confirmed the injury wasn’t severe, with Wembanyama now considered day-to-day, ESPN reported. The timing is crucial for the young center, who must log at least 20 minutes in one of San Antonio’s remaining three contests to qualify for postseason honors under the league’s 65-game minimum.
The 22-year-old phenom finds himself in serious MVP discussions while also being the frontrunner for his first Defensive Player of the Year trophy in his third NBA campaign. He previously finished runner-up for DPOY honors during his rookie year in 2023-24.
This season, Wembanyama has posted career-best numbers with 24.8 points and 11.5 rebounds nightly. He paces the entire NBA in blocked shots at 3.1 per contest – more than a full block ahead of his nearest competitor – while ranking fourth league-wide in rebounds.
