On Monday night, the San Antonio Spurs beat the Philadelphia 76ers by a score of 115-102.
While winning their 60th game of the season was something to celebrate, fans were also very concerned by the injury to Victor Wembanyama that led to him only playing 16 minutes.
Wembanyama Injury Announcement
GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on January 06, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Spurs have now announced that Wembanyama will be listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers (at home).
RotoWire wrote: “Victor Wembanyama: Doubtful for Wednesday”
NBA Social Media World Reacts
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.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
Chris Haynes: “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.”
Josh Paredes: “As expected, Victor Wembanyama is DOUBTFUL. SA hosts DAL on Friday and DEN on Sunday, and he’ll need to log 20 min in either game to qualify for major awards.”
Shams Charania: “Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is listed doubtful to play in Wednesday’s game against Portland due to a rib contusion but there’s confidence he will play at least one of the team’s final three regular-season games.”
GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with Harrison Barnes #40 during a break with game against Utah Jazz in the second half at Frost Bank Center on January 19, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
Fans Also Share Thoughts On Wembanyama Injury
@Alayoclassical: “Wemby too important to rush back. Rest up, the Spurs need you healthy for what’s coming 🙏🏾”
@Spurs_Latam (translated to English): “Victor 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 👽”
@SpursCave: “Sit Wednesday against Blazers Play against Mavericks (20min) Sit against Nuggets Get ready for Playoffs”
@STEELHAZEE: “They want him to win those awards and what team wouldn’t want there star player to. Obviously no one other than the people close to him knows the severity but I hope we’re fully healthy for the playoffs.”
@Joeguzman22: “Out 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”
Wembanyama This Season
GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after making a shot against the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena on February 23, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
Wembanyama is in the middle of his third NBA season.
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.
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.
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