Overview
- Victor Wembanyama hyperextended his left knee against the Knicks, and imaging showed no ligament damage, per ESPN’s Michael C. Wright.
- He did not travel to Indianapolis and was unavailable Friday vs. the Pacers; he is considered day-to-day and is expected to be listed questionable for Saturday’s game against Portland.
- Team officials kept Wembanyama in San Antonio to use treatment options at the Victory Capital Performance Center, according to reporting cited by ESPN.
- Devin Vassell’s MRI confirmed a left adductor strain, and head coach Mitch Johnson said his return is not imminent, indicating he will miss more than a few games.
- Wembanyama acknowledged the 65-game requirement is on his mind after already missing 12 games, but said he trusts the Spurs’ medical staff to remain objective about his availability.