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Spurs and NBA Clear Wembanyama to Return for Oct. 22 Opener

Medical clearance follows rehabilitation from a right-shoulder venous thrombosis diagnosed after the All-Star Game.

Victor Wembanyama pose pour des photos promotionnelles aux côtés de son coéquipier De'Aaron Fox lors de la journée consacrée aux médias des San Antonio Spurs, le 29 septembre 2025 à Santonio, au Texas
Victor Wembanyama pose pour des photos promotionnelles lors de la journée consacrée aux médias des San Antonio Spurs, le 29 septembre 2025 à Santonio, au Texas
Victor Wembanyama pose pour des photos promotionnelles lors de la journée consacrée aux médias des San Antonio Spurs, le 29 septembre 2025 à Santonio, au Texas

Overview

  • Head coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama received clearance from Spurs doctors and the NBA during the team's media day.
  • The 21-year-old is expected to play the season opener on October 22 in Dallas, which would be his first game since February.
  • Following specialist consultations, he resumed contact training in July and says his summer workload produced significant progress.
  • San Antonio updated his roster listing to 2.25 meters with added muscle, up from a previous 2.22 meters.
  • The Spurs finished 34–48 without him last season and added De'Aaron Fox, drafted Dylan Harper, and signed Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk, while Chris Paul left for the Clippers.