Wembanyama eases fears in San Antonio

San Antonio can finally breathe again. Victor Wembanyama’s abrupt exit against Philadelphia sparked real concern, but early evaluations point toward a minor setback. The French star left in the second quarter after a hard rib collision with Paul George, briefly attempted a return despite visible discomfort, then shut it down for the night. By Tuesday, however, the outlook had shifted. According to ESPN, the Spurs do not believe the injury is serious, with initial X‑rays showing no structural damage and follow‑up tests expected to confirm a mild contusion.

Interim coach Mitch Johnson highlighted Wembanyama’s attempted re‑entry as a positive indicator. With the playoffs just over a week away and San Antonio reaching 60 wins for the first time since 2017, his recovery is crucial. Wembanyama still needs at least 20 minutes in one of the final three games to remain eligible for major end‑of‑season awards.