{"id":708746,"date":"2026-04-12T06:25:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/708746\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T06:25:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:25:25","slug":"san-antonio-spurs-make-victor-wembanyama-announcement-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/708746\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio Spurs Make Victor Wembanyama Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 12: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs greets Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets at the end of the game at Frost Bank Center on March 12, 2026 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

On Sunday, the San Antonio Spurs<\/a> will play host the Denver Nuggets<\/a> in Texas.<\/p>\n

The Spurs are coming off a 139-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> (also at home).<\/p>\n

Victor Wembanyama<\/a> exploded for 40 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 14\/23 from the field and 2\/7 from three-point range in 26 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n

Spurs Make Victor Wembanyama Announcement\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court during their game against the Sacramento Kings<\/a> at Golden 1 Center on March 17, 2026 in Sacramento, California.<\/p>\n

For Sunday\u2019s game, the Spurs have announced that Wembanyama is being listed as questionable on the injury report.<\/p>\n

Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints wrote:<\/a> \u201cVictor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle<\/a> are both QUESTIONABLE to play for the Spurs tomorrow vs. the Mavs.<\/p>\n

Wemby needs to play 1 more game of at least 20 minutes in order to be eligible for end-of-season NBA<\/a> awards.\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 in his third NBA season (all with the Spurs).<\/p>\n

The superstar center is averaging 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.1 blocks per contest while shooting 51.2% from the field and 34.9% from three-point range in 64 games.<\/p>\n

Spurs Right Now\"\"<\/p>\n

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

The Spurs are the second seed in the Western Conference with a 62-19 record in 81 games.<\/p>\n

They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak (and have won nine out of ten).<\/p>\n

At home, the Spurs are 32-7 in 39 games.<\/p>\n

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GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the game against the Utah Jazz<\/a> at Frost Bank Center on December 27, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.<\/p>\n

The Spurs last made the NBA playoffs in 2019 when LaMarcus Aldridge<\/a> was still on the roster.<\/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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