{"id":703781,"date":"2026-04-07T17:53:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T17:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/703781\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T17:53:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T17:53:16","slug":"stephon-castle-reacts-to-victor-wembanyama-injury-in-spurs-76ers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/703781\/","title":{"rendered":"Stephon Castle Reacts to Victor Wembanyama Injury in Spurs-76ers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Victor Wembanyama in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 23, 2025.<\/p>\n

Before coming away with a shorthanded win against the Philadelphia 76ers, the San Antonio Spurs<\/a> lost their star center, Victor Wembanyama, to an injury.<\/p>\n

The star center is in the midst of an MVP-caliber season with the playoffs approaching.<\/p>\n

The Spurs defeated the Sixers 115-102 on Monday, April 6.<\/p>\n

Wembanyama didn\u2019t make it to the third quarter. He left the game after seeing the court for 16 minutes of action. The big man posted 17 points on 7-11 shooting from the field.<\/p>\n

The star center also had five rebounds, one assist, and a block before going out.<\/p>\n

The Spurs landed a lot of help from the star guard, Stephon Castle. He moved up in Spurs history with another triple-double on his resume. Castle checked in for 31 minutes. He accounted for 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists.<\/p>\n

After the Spurs improved with their 60th win of the year, Castle addressed reporters and offered an update on Wembanyama from his perspective.<\/p>\n

Stephon Castle Dishes The Latest On Victor Wembanyama
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GettySAN ANTONIO, TX \u2013 APRIL 01: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs trains with assistant coach Matt Nielsen before a game against the Orlando Magic<\/a> at Frost Bank Center on April 01, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m just hoping he\u2019s healthy. I didn\u2019t really see the play. I didn\u2019t see what happened. So just hoping he\u2019s doing alright. I mean, I know he wanted us to stay focused on the game, but, I mean, yeah, just thinking about his well-being,\u201d Castle told reporters.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe looks like he\u2019s doing good,\u201d the guard finished.<\/p>\n

The Spurs didn\u2019t have any immediate updates from the medical staff. The head coach, Mitch Johnson, was optimistic that Wembanyama isn\u2019t dealing with anything long-term, but he truly couldn\u2019t give a detailed update on the star center until Wembanyama underwent additional testing.<\/p>\n

The Spurs Are Gearing Up For The Playoffs
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GettySAN ANTONIO, TEXAS \u2013 DECEMBER 27: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after defending the shot attempt of Jusuf Nurkic #30 of the Utah Jazz<\/a> during the game at Frost Bank Center on December 27, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Wembanyama\u2019s race for awards such as MVP and Defensive Player of the Year is important, but the Spurs also need to ensure he\u2019s healthy for the upcoming playoff run.<\/p>\n

Being one of two teams to notch a 60-win season so far, the Spurs are well on their way to the postseason. They are guaranteed a top-two seed, although No. 2 is more likely, as they trail multiple games.<\/p>\n

As long as Wembanyama isn\u2019t at risk of missing postseason action, the Spurs will look to find a way to get him out on the court to keep the ball rolling. This season, Wembanyama has 63 games under his belt.<\/p>\n

The veteran enter is posting averages of 24.8 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.0 steals, and 3.1 blocks per game.<\/p>\n

Soon, Wembanyama will embark on his first taste of postseason action since entering the league in 2025-2026.<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s Next For The Spurs?
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GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA \u2013 DECEMBER 03: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs hugs Julian Champagnie #30 before the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns<\/a> at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

Following the big win over the Sixers at home, the Spurs are set to host the Portland Trail Blazers<\/a> on Wednesday, April 8. That game tips off at 9:30 PM ET.<\/p>\n

The rest of the Spurs\u2019 schedule concludes with home games against the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> and the Denver Nuggets.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tJustin Grasso<\/a> Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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