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Spurs Rule Victor Wembanyama Out for Several Weeks With Left Calf Strain

The multi-week absence threatens his eligibility under the NBA’s 65-game awards rule.

Overview

  • MRI imaging confirmed a left calf strain suffered Friday against the Warriors, and he did not play Sunday versus the Kings.
  • An AP-sourced timeline pegs his absence at roughly two to three weeks, after which the team will re-evaluate his status.
  • Head coach Mitch Johnson said the Spurs will take a conservative approach to avoid aggravating a sensitive calf issue.
  • The projected missed time could reach double-digit games, heightening the risk he falls short of award eligibility thresholds.
  • San Antonio must navigate upcoming home dates with Memphis and Atlanta before a four-game road swing without its leading scorer and league-leading shot-blocker.