Overview
- Wembanyama hyperextended his left knee with 10:32 remaining against the Knicks, left the game, returned to the bench late, and did not re-enter.
- Testing on Thursday showed no ligament damage or major structural injury to the knee, according to team-linked reports.
- He will miss Friday’s road game at Indiana and remained in San Antonio for rehabilitation; his status for Saturday vs. Portland is uncertain, with reports indicating he could be listed questionable.
- The 21-year-old said the issue was a hyperextension and expressed confidence about returning soon, while the Spurs proceed carefully following his recent 12-game absence for a left calf strain.
- Before exiting, he logged 31 points and 13 rebounds in 24 minutes as San Antonio beat New York 134–132, fueled by Julian Champagnie’s franchise-record 11 three-pointers and 36 points.