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Victor Wembanyama Cleared by Spurs and NBA to Return From Shoulder Blood Clot

The clearance lifts medical restrictions tied to his right-shoulder DVT, setting up his full participation to start 2025-26.

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Overview

  • Coach Mitch Johnson announced Monday that the All-Star center received formal clearance from both the team and the league.
  • The Spurs said the blood clot was discovered after the All-Star break in February, which ended his 2024-25 season.
  • Standard treatment for DVT involves anticoagulants that bar athletes from contact sports until doctors authorize a return.
  • In 46 games last season, he averaged 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds and a league-leading 3.8 blocks, but he was ineligible for major awards under the 65-game rule.
  • San Antonio opens 2025-26 with Wembanyama alongside De'Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle, with Fox signed to a four-year maximum extension.