Victor Wembanyama injury update: Spurs star receives positive news
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Victor Wembanyama injury update: Spurs star receives positive news
James H. Williams, USA TODAY January 2, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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Victor Wembanyama injury update: Spurs star receives positive news
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs received positive news on Jan. 1.
The Spurs star suffered a leg injury during the 134-132 victory over the New York Knicks on Dec. 31.
Wembanyama’s MRI came back clean with no sign of ligament damage, according to ESPN.
Wembanyama did not travel with the team and is not expected to play against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, Jan. 2. He will remain in San Antonio for additional care. The Frenchman is considered questionable for Saturday's home game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
He told reporters after the game on Wednesday that he hyperextended his knee and initially expected to play in the team's next game.
Wembanyama had jumped in an attempt to collect an offensive rebound before coming down awkwardly after he landed on the foot of Knicks center Karl Anthony-Towns. Wembanyama was slow to get off the court, limping back to the locker room.
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Oct. 26: The Brooklyn Nets' Michael Porter Jr. dunks in front of the San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama at Frost Bank Center.
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Wembanyama produced 31 points and 13 rebounds in 24 minutes of play against the Knicks. He's averaging 24.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game this season.
When do Spurs play next?
The Spurs will visit the Indiana Pacers on Friday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. ET.
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