San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been diagnosed with a left calf strain and is expected to miss 2-3 weeks. The injury occurred during Friday's loss to the Golden State Warriors, where he recorded 26 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Wembanyama sat out Sunday's victory over the Sacramento Kings and will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
The San Antonio Spurs announced that center Victor Wembanyama suffered a left calf strain in their 109-108 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Friday. An MRI confirmed the injury on Sunday, when Wembanyama did not play in the Spurs' win against the Sacramento Kings.
According to reports from ESPN's Shams Charania and Michael C. Wright, Wembanyama is expected to be out for at least two weeks, with the team planning to re-evaluate him in 2-3 weeks. The Spurs are taking a cautious approach due to the potential severity of calf injuries. Wembanyama has been averaging 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists and a league-leading 3.6 blocks per game over 12 games this season, contributing to San Antonio's 8-4 start, their best in a decade including a franchise-record 5-0 beginning.
Last season, Wembanyama was limited to 46 games after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, though no long-term issues were anticipated following surgery. This injury raises concerns about his eligibility for major awards, as the NBA requires 65 games played. The Spurs face a challenging schedule ahead, including road games against the Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers.
In his absence against the Kings, the Spurs relied on other players to secure the victory, demonstrating depth in their backcourt.