Overview
- San Antonio confirmed an MRI diagnosis of a left calf strain, and ESPN reports Wembanyama will miss a few weeks with a re-evaluation set in 2–3 weeks.
- Wembanyama experienced the issue during Friday’s NBA Cup loss to the Warriors and was ruled out of Sunday’s win over the Kings after being listed questionable.
- Head coach Mitch Johnson said calf tightness is not something to take lightly, underscoring the Spurs’ conservative return plan.
- Luke Kornet started in Wembanyama’s place Sunday and posted 13 points on 5-of-5 shooting with three blocks, with Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo likely to see added minutes.
- Wembanyama is averaging 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds and 3.6 blocks for the 9–4 Spurs, whose net rating swings from +6.8 with him on the court to −6.8 without, signaling a major on-court impact.