{"id":706134,"date":"2026-04-08T23:46:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T23:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/706134\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T23:46:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T23:46:14","slug":"san-antonio-spurs-announce-victor-wembanyama-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/706134\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio Spurs Announce Victor Wembanyama Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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)<\/p>\n

On Wednesday night, the San Antonio Spurs<\/a> will play the Portland Trail Blazers<\/a> (at home) in Texas.<\/p>\n

The Spurs are coming off a strong 115-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Before leaving with an injury, All-Star center Victor Wembanyama<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

Spurs Announce Victor Wembanyama Update\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court for the national anthem before their game against the Golden State Warriors<\/a> at Chase Center on April 01, 2026 in San Francisco, California.<\/p>\n

Before Wednesday\u2019s game, the Spurs have announced that Wembanyama has been ruled out.<\/p>\n

Underdog NBA wrote:<\/a> \u201cVictor Wembanyama (rib) ruled out Wednesday.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

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.<\/p>\n

ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania had written (on April 7):<\/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 reacts after defending the shot attempt of Jusuf Nurkic<\/a> #30 of the Utah Jazz<\/a> during the game at Frost Bank Center on December 27, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.<\/p>\n

Spurs Ahead Of Trail Blazers Clash\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyHead coach Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs walks the floor during a timeout in the second half against the Toronto Raptors<\/a> at Scotiabank Arena on February 25, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.<\/p>\n

The Spurs had been in rebuilding since 2019 when they last made the NBA<\/a> playoffs (with DeMar DeRozan<\/a> and LaMarcus Aldridge<\/a>).<\/p>\n

This season, they have been incredible, going 60-19 in 79 games, which has them as the second seed in the Western Conference.<\/p>\n

Over their last ten games, the Spurs have gone 9-1 (and they are 30-7 at home).<\/p>\n

After the Trail Blazers, they will play their next game on Friday when they remain at home to host Cooper Flagg<\/a> and the Dallas Mavericks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Trail Blazers Before Spurs Game\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyTiago Splitter of the Portland Trail Blazers gives direction to his team during the first half against the Denver Nuggets<\/a> at Moda Center on February 20, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.<\/p>\n

The Trail Blazers are 40-39 in 79 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Western Conference.<\/p>\n

They have won seven out of their last ten games (and are 18-22 on the road).<\/p>\n

After the Spurs, the Trail Blazers will play their next game on Friday when they return home to host the LA Clippers<\/a> in Oregon.<\/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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