dailyloe.com – San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama avoided a serious rib injury after a collision. The team received positive news from tests conducted on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. This update was reported by USA Today.
Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion during a game on Monday, April 6. He collided with Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George in the second quarter. The Spurs later won the game 115-102.
He briefly left the court but returned to finish the first half. Later in the quarter, he grimaced after a layup and bump with teammate Keldon Johnson. Wembanyama then missed the entire second half of the contest.
After the game, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson spoke to reporters. He said he did not know the status or severity of the injury. Johnson noted Wembanyama playing the final minutes of the half was a positive sign.
A person with direct knowledge told USA TODAY Sports the team is optimistic. The person spoke anonymously as they were not authorized to disclose details. Wembanyama is experiencing soreness but has no long-term availability concerns.
The Spurs officially list him as doubtful for Wednesday’s game against Portland. The hope is he will play Friday, April 10 against Dallas or Sunday, April 12 against Denver. This hinges on him avoiding any setback in his recovery.
This news is crucial for his eligibility for NBA individual awards. Wembanyama needs one more appearance of at least 20 minutes to qualify. He must meet the requirements of the league’s 65-game rule.
According to ESPN, the Spurs are not overly concerned about the injury. The team’s upcoming schedule is a four-game homestand. Monday’s game against the 76ers was the first of those four home games.[]
Source: USA Today
