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Wembanyama Cleared by Spurs Medical Staff for NBA Return

The clearance ends a five-month hiatus following deep vein thrombosis surgery.

Jul 12, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama attends the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs game at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images/File Photo
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French center Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, at left attending an NBA Summer League game, has been cleared to return to the Spurs after being sidelined last season due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder

Overview

  • Victor Wembanyama confirmed to L’Equipe that he has been officially cleared by Spurs medical staff to return to play.
  • He underwent surgery in March to treat a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder that prematurely ended his 2024-25 season.
  • Before the injury, he averaged 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds and led the NBA with 3.8 blocks per game over 46 starts.
  • San Antonio now regains its franchise cornerstone ahead of 2025-26 training camp as it seeks to end an extended playoff drought.
  • France has ruled him out of EuroBasket 2025, forcing the national team to adjust without its primary rim protector.