Overview
- Saturday’s absence is his 14th missed game this season, narrowing his cushion under the NBA’s 65-game awards eligibility rule.
- He hyperextended the knee late against the Knicks on Wednesday, then returned to the bench after leaving the floor and finished with 31 points and 13 rebounds.
- San Antonio kept him home for treatment and held him out after he also missed Friday’s win at Indiana.
- Acting coach Mitch Johnson said he expects Wembanyama to travel to Memphis for Tuesday’s game, contingent on continued progress.
- With the center sidelined, the Spurs are expected to lean on Luke Kornet, with Kelly Olynyk likely seeing additional frontcourt minutes.