{"id":705031,"date":"2026-04-08T10:39:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/705031\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T10:39:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:39:01","slug":"nba-world-reacts-to-victor-wembanyama-injury-announcement-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/705031\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA World Reacts To Victor Wembanyama Injury Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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French basketball player Victor Wembanyama speaks to reporters during the San Antonio Spurs media day at the Victory Capital Performance Center in San Antonio, Texas on September 29, 2025. Wembanyama has been cleared by the team’s medical staff to play for the upcoming season. (Photo by SERGIO FLORES \/ AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Monday night, the San Antonio Spurs<\/a> beat the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> by a score of 115-102.<\/p>\n

While winning their 60th game of the season was something to celebrate, fans were also very concerned by the injury<\/a> to Victor Wembanyama<\/a> that led to him only playing 16 minutes.<\/p>\n

Wembanyama Injury Announcement\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies<\/a> at FedExForum on January 06, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee.<\/p>\n

The Spurs have now announced that Wembanyama will be listed as doubtful for Wednesday\u2019s game against the Portland Trail Blazers<\/a> (at home).<\/p>\n

RotoWire wrote:<\/a> \u201cVictor Wembanyama: Doubtful for Wednesday\u201d<\/p>\n

NBA Social Media World Reacts\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> at Frost Bank Center on December 29, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying on social media:<\/p>\n

Chris Haynes:<\/a> \u201cSources: San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama (rib contusion) underwent a clean MRI and avoided a serious injury. He will be ruled day-to-day moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

Josh Paredes:<\/a> \u201cAs expected, Victor Wembanyama is DOUBTFUL. SA hosts DAL on Friday and DEN on Sunday, and he\u2019ll need to log 20 min in either game to qualify for major awards.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shams Charania:<\/a> \u201cSpurs star Victor Wembanyama 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<\/p>\n

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GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with Harrison Barnes<\/a> #40 during a break with game against Utah Jazz<\/a> in the second half at Frost Bank Center on January 19, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.<\/p>\n

Fans Also Share Thoughts On Wembanyama Injury<\/p>\n

@Alayoclassical:<\/a> \u201cWemby too important to rush back. Rest up, the Spurs need you healthy for what\u2019s coming \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\u201d<\/p>\n

@Spurs_Latam (translated to English):<\/a> \u201cVictor Wembanyama is listed as DOUBTFUL (doubtful) for tomorrow against the Blazers. The Frenchman is fine and is expected to play at least 1 of the 3 games before the Playoffs, in order to be eligible for the All-NBA awards. DPOY IS COMING \ud83d\udc7d\u201d<\/p>\n

@SpursCave:<\/a> \u201cSit Wednesday against Blazers Play against Mavericks<\/a> (20min) Sit against Nuggets<\/a> Get ready for Playoffs\u201d<\/p>\n

@STEELHAZEE:<\/a> \u201cThey want him to win those awards and what team wouldn\u2019t want there star player to. Obviously no one other than the people close to him knows the severity but I hope we\u2019re fully healthy for the playoffs.\u201d<\/p>\n

@Joeguzman22:<\/a> \u201cOut tomorrow, play Friday for 20 minutes, sit Sunday and the rest of the following weekend while the play in games are happening. Pretty much as perfect of a scenario that you can have given the situation\u201d<\/p>\n

Wembanyama This Season\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after making a shot against the Detroit Pistons<\/a> during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena on February 23, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.<\/p>\n

Wembanyama is in the middle of his third NBA<\/a> season.<\/p>\n

He has helped the Spurs become one of the elite teams in the league, as the second seed in the Western Conference with a 60-19 record.<\/p>\n

Right now, the 22-year-old is averaging 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.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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