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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court during their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 01, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
On Wednesday night, the San Antonio Spurs will play the Portland Trail Blazers (at home) in Texas.
The Spurs are coming off a strong 115-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Before leaving with an injury, All-Star center Victor Wembanyama put up 17 points, five rebounds, one assist and three blocks while shooting 7/11 from the field and 1/3 from three-point range in 16 minutes of playing time.
Spurs Announce Victor Wembanyama Update
GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court for the national anthem before their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 01, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
Before Wednesday’s game, the Spurs have announced that Wembanyama has been ruled out.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Victor Wembanyama (rib) ruled out Wednesday.”
GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs warms up prior to the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Frost Bank Center on December 29, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.
Wembanyama is having an excellent season with averages of 24.8 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.1 blocks per contest while shooting 51.0% from the field and 35.0% from three-point range in 63 games.
ESPN’s Shams Charania had written (on April 7): “Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is listed doubtful to play in Wednesday’s game against Portland due to a rib contusion but there’s confidence he will play at least one of the team’s final three regular-season games.”
GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after defending the shot attempt of Jusuf Nurkic #30 of the Utah Jazz during the game at Frost Bank Center on December 27, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.
Spurs Ahead Of Trail Blazers Clash
GettyHead coach Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs walks the floor during a timeout in the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on February 25, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Spurs had been in rebuilding since 2019 when they last made the NBA playoffs (with DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge).
This season, they have been incredible, going 60-19 in 79 games, which has them as the second seed in the Western Conference.
Over their last ten games, the Spurs have gone 9-1 (and they are 30-7 at home).
After the Trail Blazers, they will play their next game on Friday when they remain at home to host Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks.
Trail Blazers Before Spurs Game
GettyTiago Splitter of the Portland Trail Blazers gives direction to his team during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Moda Center on February 20, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.
The Trail Blazers are 40-39 in 79 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Western Conference.
They have won seven out of their last ten games (and are 18-22 on the road).
After the Spurs, the Trail Blazers will play their next game on Friday when they return home to host the LA Clippers in Oregon.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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