Overview
- ESPN reports the 21-year-old center will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks after an MRI confirmed a left calf strain.
- Coach Mitch Johnson said the team will not rush his return, noting recent league examples of calf tightness being taken seriously.
- Wembanyama was ruled out before Sunday’s win over the Kings after being listed as questionable with calf tightness.
- Luke Kornet started in his place and posted 13 points on 5-of-5 shooting with three blocks, with Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo expected to see more minutes.
- In his third season, Wembanyama is averaging career highs in points, rebounds and assists while leading the league in blocks.