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New Photos of Victor Wembanyama Surface After Season-Ending Injury

Victor Wembanyama's sophomore season with the San Antonio Spurs did not go according to plan. The 21-year-old phenom was an undeniably dominant force in

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Victor Wembanyama Makes Rare Appearance After Spurs' Elimination

Victor Wembanyama's offseason is now in full swing, and as he continues to recover from deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, it seems he hasn't let any time go to waste.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / April 22

The Spurs couldn’t find the answers they needed from the 2024/25 season

Progress was made during the past season, but unfortunate events prevented the Spurs from figuring out how to best build upon their foundation. The Spurs headed into the 2024/25 season looking for answers.

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / April 22

Victor Wembanyama Tops NBA List On Anonymous Player Poll

Some things would never be said face-to-face. Perhaps deeming your peer the "Most Overrated Player in the NBA" is one of them. The Athletic recently released the results from its annual player poll, in which over 100 players spanning all 30 NBA teams were asked a series of questions about some of the league's stars, rules, and front offices.

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San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

Why Victor Wembanyama, Spurs believe in Gregg Popovich return

Two days before San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was taken via ambulance from a local restaurant, Victor Wembanyama and several of the team’s top players took questions during the organization’s end-of-the-year interviews.

WNBA News / The SportsRush / April 21

Caitlin Clark Surpasses LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama in Major 2024 Milestone, Trails Only Steph Curry

It’s been clear for a while now that this is Caitlin Clark’s world and we’re just living in it. The sweet-shooting superstar has become one of the most famous basketball players in the world thanks to her ability to knock down shots from anywhere on the floor and hit passes that most players wouldn’t even dream of trying.

San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Wire / April 16

Spurs Remain Optimistic With Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, De’Aaron Fox Leading Charge

The San Antonio Spurs have emerged as one of the most promising rebuilding NBA franchises, bolstered by the rapid development of 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama and a growing core of young talent.

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / April 15

Victor Wembanyama Sends Warning to NBA Before Injury Return

Victor Wembanyama kept it simple. Facing the media for the first time since being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. The 21-year-old San Antonio Spurs star made two things clear: His recovery was going well, and he was ready for a healthy season.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15

Spurs star De’Aaron Fox’s bold pick-and-roll take on pairing with Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs’ two best players, De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama, played just a handful of games together. Literally. The Silver and Black traded for the 27-year-old guard in very early February.

San Antonio Spurs News / Hardwood Heroics / April 15

San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama Opens Up On His Recovery For the First Time After the 2024-25 Regular Season

The San Antonio Spurs will miss the NBA playoffs for the sixth straight season after finishing with a 36-46 record this year. However, the team has a bright future, as they have building blocks in Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox.

NBA News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / April 14

Rockets Legend Gives Heartfelt Message to Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama spent last offseason working on his handle package with Jamal Crawford. This time around, his workout partner was nearly The Dream. After

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA Analysis Network / April 14

What Victor Wembanyama told Hakeem Olajuwon after NBA legend politely declined training request

NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon has met with Victor Wembanyama, with the French phenomenon keen to learn from the former champion. Hakeem Olajuwon is NBA royalty, leading the Houston Rockets to back to back championships in 1994 and 1995.

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / April 14

Victor Wembanyama Breaks Silence on Potential Injury Return

Before the regular season ended, there were multiple reports claiming that San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama could be potentially returning for the Eurobasket 2025 on August 27.

NBA News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / April 14

Victor Wembanyama Joins LeBron James, Steph Curry on NBA List

A Victor Wembanyama highlight didn’t make the NBA’s most-viewed plays this season, but he did make the list of most-viewed players. Pretty easily, in fact.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA Analysis Network / April 14

Victor Wembanyama hints at coaching candidate he wants Spurs to target if Gregg Popovich can’t return

The San Antonio Spurs are already looking ahead to next season, and one major question has to be answered: who will replace Gregg Popovich? The San Antonio Spurs ended their 2024-25 season with 12 more wins than they earned the season prior.

Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker / April 14

Victor Wembanyama was on track for a historic season before injury

Still only 21, Wembanyama has already redefined expectations for modern big men.

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama provides significant injury update

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San Antonio Spurs News / Fastbreak on SI / April 14

NBA Legend Hakeem Olajuwon Makes Feelings Clear About Victor Wembanyama

Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the best centers in NBA history. Recently, the Houston Rockets legend was seen sitting with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.

Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker / April 13

Spurs' Wembanyama provides significant injury update

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama provides significant injury update

Victor Wembanyama spoke with the media for the first time on Sunday since he was ruled out for the rest of the season with a blood clot in his right shoulder in February.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 13

'Female' Victor Wembanyama is Trending Before WNBA Draft

Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Draft, much of the focus has been on projected No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers. However, another top prospect is making waves and gaining the attention of women's basketball fans as well.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 11

Former Sixers Player Defends Victor Wembanyama From Shaq

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has developed a post-playing reputation for being extremely critical of players in today’s era. Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has heard plenty of criticism from the legendary big many times throughout his career.

San Antonio Spurs News / The Lead / April 11

Castle, Johnson Among Several Spurs Shining Without Wemby, Fox

On Feb. 20, Victor Wembanyama was surprisingly shut down for the remainder of the season due to a blood clot in his shoulder. A few weeks later, the San Antonio Spurs announced they were shutting down De’Aaron Fox for the remainder of the season as he planned to get surgery on his finger to repair tendon damage.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA Draft on SI / April 11

Spurs Coasting to Back-to-Back Rookie of the Year Winners

Coming up on two years ago, the San Antonio Spurs received some of the best news they’ve gotten in franchise history: they’d officially won the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Danny Green Defends Chet Holmgren, Victor Wembanyama from Shaquille O'Neal

The general consensus in the NBA is that Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama are the next steps in the evolution of the center position. They can dribble, pass, and shoot, but they also bring an elite shot-blocking skillset that is unmatched in the league.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7

Victor Wembanyama sparks buzz amid Houston-Florida National Championship game

The college basketball national championshop game is going down on Monday night in San Antonio as Florida is going up against Houston. There are a lot of celebrities in the house, and one of them is San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 5

Jazz Guard Behind Only Victor Wembanyama in Impressive Stat

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George has put together an impressive sophomore campaign as he continues to improve as a player. His numbers compare favorably this season to big names in his draft class such as Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller, Chet Holmgren, and Amen Thompson.

San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Rumors / March 28

France eyes Victor Wembanyama for EuroBasket

The Spurs shut down Victor Wembanyama last month due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, but there’s hope that he might be able to represent France at EuroBasket this summer.