The franchise has received word that rising superstar Victor Wembanyama has suffered a setback just days before the start of the NBA Summer League.
Sources close to the team confirmed that Wembanyama sustained a lower leg injury during a private workout earlier this week. The injury, though not considered career-threatening, is serious enough to sideline the 7-foot-4 phenom for the entire Summer League slate. The Spurs medical team is reportedly conducting additional tests to determine the full extent of the damage, but early indications suggest a moderate strain that will require several weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
This news comes as a major blow to both the Spurs and NBA fans, many of whom were eagerly anticipating Wembanyama’s development and dominance during the summer competition. After a rookie season that saw him win NBA Rookie of the Year and dazzle with game-changing performances on both ends of the court, Wembanyama was expected to headline the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas as the face of the league’s youth movement.
Head Coach Gregg Popovich, in a brief statement to local media, expressed concern for his young star but remained hopeful about his long-term outlook.
“We’re obviously disappointed for Victor and for our fans,” Popovich said. “But the most important thing is his health. We’ll take every precaution to make sure he recovers fully and doesn’t rush back.”
The timing is especially frustrating for a Spurs team that had plans to showcase its new-look roster and build chemistry around Wembanyama as the centerpiece. The organization has been working to add veteran pieces and deepen the supporting cast during the offseason, banking on a big leap forward in Year 2 for their generational talent.
Fans and analysts have flooded social media with messages of support and concern. #PrayForWemby and #GetWellWemby began trending within minutes of the news breaking.
As of now, no timetable has been set for his full return, though team sources suggest he will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
The Spurs remain hopeful that Wembanyama will be fully ready for training camp in the fall, but this latest injury scare serves as a sobering reminder of how delicate the road to stardom can be—even for a generational talent like Victor Wembanyama.
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