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Victor Wembanyama reacts after sustaining a rib injury during a game as the San Antonio Spurs await further evaluation on his status.<\/p>\n
The San Antonio Spurs<\/a> are still awaiting clarity on Victor Wembanyama<\/a>\u2019s injury status, but early signs suggest the issue may not be serious as the regular season winds down.<\/p>\n Wembanyama is listed as doubtful<\/a> for Wednesday\u2019s game against the Portland Trail Blazers<\/a> due to a rib contusion. Despite the designation, there is growing confidence that the Spurs star will return before the end of the regular season, according to ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania.<\/p>\n \u201cSpurs star Victor Wembanyama<\/a> is listed doubtful to play in Wednesday\u2019s game against Portland due to a rib contusion, but there\u2019s confidence he will play at least one of the team\u2019s final three regular-season games,\u201d Charania wrote on X.<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama Suffers Injury in Spurs Win Over 76ers<\/p>\n Wembanyama suffered the injury during Monday\u2019s 115-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> after colliding with Paul George<\/a> in transition.<\/p>\n He briefly returned to the game but exited again before halftime and did not play in the second half.<\/p>\n Wembanyama finished with 17 points, five rebounds and three blocks in 15 minutes before being ruled out for the remainder of the contest.<\/p>\n Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said after the game that the team had not yet received a full update on the injury but viewed his brief return as a positive sign.<\/p>\n Tests Show Encouraging Results for Wembanyama<\/p>\n According to Charania, initial imaging has provided optimism.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m told the Spurs are not anticipating this to be a major injury,\u201d Charania said on NBA<\/a> Today earlier in the day.\u00a0\u201cHe underwent X-rays last night and those returned negative.\u201d<\/p>\n Wembanyama is expected to undergo additional testing, but the early outlook suggests the injury is not expected to sideline him long-term.<\/p>\n That has fueled optimism that he could return during the team\u2019s final stretch of games.<\/p>\n Spurs Expect Victor Wembanyama Back Before the End of the Regular Season<\/p>\n The Spurs have three games remaining:<\/p>\n While Wembanyama is unlikely to play on Wednesday, there is confidence he will appear in at least one of their last games.<\/p>\n That timeline could prove important as the Spurs evaluate his health heading into the offseason. The Spurs are guaranteed to finish no lower than No. 2 in the Western Conference and will have one week off before the first round of the playoffs as they await their opponent from the play-in tournament, giving Wembanyama more time to rest.<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama\u2019s Season and Award Stakes<\/p>\n Wembanyama has been one of the league\u2019s most dominant two-way players this season, averaging 24.9 points, 11.6 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game.<\/p>\n He is widely considered the favorite for Defensive Player of the Year and remains in the conversation for MVP honors.<\/p>\n To maintain eligibility for postseason awards, Wembanyama must log at least one game of 20 minutes among the Spurs\u2019 remaining contests.<\/p>\n That requirement adds another layer of importance to his potential return before the regular season concludes.<\/p>\n Spurs Take Cautious Approach With Star\u2019s Health<\/p>\n With the long-term outlook in mind, San Antonio is expected to take a cautious approach with its franchise cornerstone.<\/p>\n Even with optimism surrounding the injury, the team is unlikely to rush Wembanyama back without full medical clearance.<\/p>\n For now, the focus remains on monitoring his recovery and determining which of the final three games provides the best opportunity for his return.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tAlder Almo<\/a> is a veteran NBA reporter for Heavy.com, covering the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. He brings over 20 years of experience across local and international media, including broadcast, print and digital. He previously covered the Knicks for Empire Sports Media and the NBA for Off the Glass. Originally from the Philippines, he is now based in Jersey City, New Jersey. 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