Wembanyama (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's regular-season opener against the Mavericks.
As expected, Wembanyama is cleared to suit up for the regular-season opener after resting during the Spurs' preseason finale. As a rookie, Wembanyama averaged 3.6 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers per game across 71 regular-season appearances.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Spurs exercise third-year option
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The Spurs have exercised the third-year option on Wembanyama's contract Friday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
This is far from a shocking decision from the Spurs' front office, as Wembanyama is already the team's most important player in both the short and long term despite having played less than 100 games in the NBA in his career to this point. This move ensures Wembanyama will be under contract with the Spurs until the end of the 2025-26 season, and the Spurs will likely choose to sign him to a maximum extension after that.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Won't play against Houston
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Wembanyama will sit out Thursday's preseason game versus the Rockets, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Wembanyama hasn't suffered any injury but will be held out Thursday for rest purposes. Zach Collins will likely start at center in his absence. Wembanyama should be available for San Antonio's regular-season opener against Dallas on Oct. 24.
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Under minutes restriction Tuesday
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Wembanyama will play around 15 minutes during Tuesday's preseason game versus the Heat, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Wembanyama isn't suffering from any injury, but the Spurs are managing his playing time during the preseason. Once the regular season rolls around, Wembanyama should start logging around the 29.7 minutes per contest he averaged as a rookie.
Wembanyama (rest) will suit up for Tuesday's preseason game against the Heat, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
As expected, Wembanyama will return to action after resting during Saturday's preseason win over Utah. In his preseason debut against the Magic last Wednesday, Wembanyama posted 11 points (4-15 FG), nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks in 23 minutes.
Wembanyama is out for Saturday's preseason game versus the Jazz, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
It doesn't appear that Wembanyama has suffered any injury, so the Spurs are likely holding him out of Saturday's contest for rest purposes. Wembanyama's next chance to suit up will be Tuesday's preseason matchup with Miami.
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Stuffs stat sheet in 23 minutes
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Wembanyama notched 11 points (4-15 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks across 23 minutes in Wednesday's 107-97 preseason win over the Magic.
Wembanyama had a woeful shooting performance, but that's to be expected since this was his first taste of game action since the Olympics. However, even considering his shooting woes, he still delivered an impressive stat line. Wembanyama will be the Spurs' go-to player on both ends of the court this season after running away with the 2023-24 Rookie of the Year award in the previous campaign.
Wembanyama will make his preseason debut Wednesday versus Orlando, Dan Weiss of Bally Sports San Antonio reports.
Wembanyama and Chris Paul will take the court together for live NBA action for the first time Wednesday. The duo is joined by Julian Champagnie, Harrison Barnes and Jeremy Sochan in what could be indicative of San Antonio's Opening Night starting lineup.
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Expected to play Wednesday
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Coach Gregg Popovich said Monday that he is, "sure" that Wembanyama will play in Wednesday's preseason matchup against the Magic, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
Wembanyama sat out the Spurs' preseason opener against the Thunder; however, Popovich expects him to make his preseason debut Wednesday, according to Garcia. The 20-year-old is coming off a phenomenal rookie season, during which he averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 3.6 blocks and 1.2 steals across 29.7 minutes per game in 71 regular-season outings.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Won't play Monday
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Wembanyama (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason opener against the Thunder, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Wembanyama will sit out Monday along with Zach Collins (rest) and Charles Bassey (knee), allowing the Spurs to take an extended look at Sandro Mamukelashvili, Jeremy Sochan and Nathan Mensah at center. Wembanyama's next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday versus the Magic.
