Victor Wembanyama Sidelined for Season Due to Blood Clot Diagnosis

The Spurs confirm their star center will return next season, prioritizing his health after a serious but manageable condition.

Victor Wembanyama has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right shoulder and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season.
The San Antonio Spurs have assured fans that Wembanyama's condition poses no long-term health risks and that he is expected to return for the start of the next season.
NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley praised the Spurs' decision to prioritize Wembanyama's health over short-term playoff aspirations.
Wembanyama's absence significantly impacts the Spurs’ playoff hopes, as the team currently sits 12th in the Western Conference despite recent improvements following the acquisition of De’Aaron Fox.
The diagnosis has broader implications for the NBA, including changes to the Defensive Player of the Year race and potential ripple effects in the league's draft lottery dynamics.