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Wembanyama Cleared to Resume Team Training as He Joins NBA Summer League

The Spurs rookie is prioritizing his NBA return by sitting out EuroBasket after months of shoulder thrombosis recovery.

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Overview

  • On July 14, Spurs medical staff officially cleared Wembanyama to resume full-team practices following his February shoulder thrombosis.
  • He made his first Summer League appearance in Las Vegas as part of a tailored program to regain five-on-five playing rhythm.
  • The 21-year-old admitted he feared he might never play again but says his rehabilitation is on schedule and doctors expect no recurrence of the thrombosis.
  • Wembanyama withdrew from France’s EuroBasket 2025 roster, explaining that uncertainty over his recovery prevented him from participating.
  • He has set a goal of leading San Antonio back to the playoffs early in the upcoming season without waiting until the final day.