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Giannis Askounis<\/p>\n

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The San Antonio Spurs remove 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama from the injury list ahead of Saturday\u2019s matchup against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets<\/p>\n

By Johnny Askounis\/ info@eurohoops.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Victor Wembanyama has officially been cleared to return to the court this Saturday at Ball Arena, providing the San Antonio Spurs<\/a> with a massive boost ahead of their meeting with the Denver Nuggets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

After sitting out Thursday\u2019s victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome for right ankle injury management<\/a>, the 22-year-old French phenomenon is no longer listed on the team\u2019s medical report. His return sets the stage for a premier frontcourt battle against Serbian superstar Nikola Jokic, a clash that carries significant weight for both the Western Conference standings and the individual hardware race.<\/p>\n

Currently navigating his third NBA season, the Le Chesnay native has been nothing short of transformative. Over 61 appearances this year, the former first overall pick is averaging a staggering 24.7 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game. However, his brief hiatus for precautionary reasons has placed his season-ending accolades in a delicate position. Under the league\u2019s collective bargaining agreement, Wemby must appear in at least 65 games to remain eligible for major honors such as the Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, and All-NBA selections for the 2025-26 Regular Season. With only five games remaining on the Spurs<\/a>\u2018 schedule, the center must suit up for four of them to hit that critical threshold.<\/p>\n

The Alien\u2019s journey from Nanterre 92, LDLC ASVEL, and Metropolitans 92 to the pinnacle of American basketball has been defined by a rapid ascent that few prospects in history have matched. As the team coached by Mitch Johnson prepares for the 2026 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google, the focus remains on balancing his long-term health with the pursuit of history in the first postseason run of his young career.<\/p>\n

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