The San Antonio Spurs are set to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, April 8.
Coming off a dominant win against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Spurs still trail the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference standings by 3.0 games.
Their matchup on Wednesday gets a little more challenging as the Spurs have ruled out multiple key players on the injury report ahead of the action.
GettySAN ANTONIO, TX – OCTOBER 30: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs pushes the ball downcourt against the Miami Heat in second half at Frost Bank Center on October 30, 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)
The veteran guard, Stephon Castle, is among those who are going to be sidelined for the game, as he deals with right knee soreness.
via Underdog NBA on X: “Stephon Castle (knee) ruled out Wednesday.”
The Spurs Have Key Names On The Injury Report
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 16: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs walk off the court after a game against the Dallas Mavericksat American Airlines Center on November 16, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Castle isn’t the only name on the Spurs’ injury report on Wednesday night.
Since the Sixers game, the Spurs have been worried about the status of their superstar center, Victor Wembanyama.
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During the action, Wembanyama went down with what was later considered a rib injury. The big man underwent multiple tests on Tuesday. The diagnosis was promising and suggested the Spurs weren’t going to be forced to rule out Wembanyama for the rest of the season.
However, they have to remain extremely cautious going forward.
The Latest On Wembanyama
GettySAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Victor 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. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
via Chris Haynes on X: Sources: 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.
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In addition to Castle and Wembanyama, the Spurs will be without David Jones Garcia, who is out due to right ankle surgery. As for Emmanuel Miller and Harrison Ingram, they are listed as available on the injury report for Wednesday’s action.
The Spurs and the Blazers are slated for a 9:30 PM ET tip on Wednesday night.
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