Victor Wembanyama's Final Injury Status for Spurs-Rockets

The San Antonio Spurs have released Victor Wembanyama's injury status ahead of contest against the Houston Rockets

Nov 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

With 26 games remaining, the San Antonio Spurs will be, once again, without the services of Victor Wembanyama against the Houston Rockets Wednesday night.

The 21-year-old superstar was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder on Feb. 20 after team doctors discovered it following a string of low-energy days. The discomfort came following Wembanyama's trip to San Francisco for the NBA's All-Star Break.

“His arm didn’t feel completely normal,” Spurs acting coach Mitch Johnson explained. "It was our medical staff. They looked into it, and that's how we got here."

The #Spurs do not believe there are any long-term health concerns, basketball or otherwise.

Victor Wembanyama will be OK.
— Matt Guzman (@mattgzman) February 20, 2025

Since the news, San Antonio has gone 1-4. A win over the Phoenix Suns the day of Wembanyama's diagnosis perhaps served as fitting retribution, but after that initial triumph, a loss to the Detroit Pistons and two to the New Orleans Pelicans have the Spurs in a tight position.

"Our margin for error is just zero right now," Johnson said.

Feb 25, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) against New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Wembanyama will miss the remainder of the regular season as he begins to work through treatment options. San Antonio remains optimistic in his full recovery by next year, but will have to make do with a depleted center corps until he does come back.

For now, that means counting on Bismack Biyombo and Charles Bassey, who has endured more than his fair share of injuries throughout his short career.

Tipoff between the Spurs and Rockets from Toyota Center is set for 9:30 p.m. EST.

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