Overview
- An MRI confirmed a left calf strain sustained in Friday’s game against the Warriors, and he was held out of Sunday’s win over the Kings.
- ESPN and AP reporting says he will be re-evaluated in 2–3 weeks and is expected to miss a few weeks, though the Spurs gave no official timetable.
- Coach Mitch Johnson stressed caution with calf issues, noting recent league examples as a reason not to rush a return.
- Luke Kornet started in Wembanyama’s place Sunday and posted 13 points and 11 rebounds, with Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo likely to see increased minutes.
- The absence interrupts an MVP/DPOY-level start (26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, league-leading blocks) and could affect award eligibility under the NBA’s 65-game rule.