dailyloe.com – The San Antonio Spurs announced key injuries ahead of their Wednesday game. Star rookie Victor Wembanyama is out with a rib contusion. Fellow rookie Stephon Castle is also sidelined with right knee soreness.
Both players were ruled out for the game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The team made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon. This decision impacts the Spurs’ lineup for their final regular season contests.
Wembanyama suffered his rib injury during Monday’s game. He needs to play 20 minutes in one more game this season. This is required to reach the NBA’s 65-game minimum for award eligibility.
The Spurs have only three games remaining in their regular season. They face Portland, then Dallas on Friday, and finish Sunday. Wembanyama’s availability for these final games is now uncertain.
This situation highlights the NBA’s relatively new 65-game rule. It was implemented to ensure award candidates play significant minutes. Missing this threshold could affect Wembanyama’s Rookie of the Year case.
The Spurs’ season concludes this weekend regardless of these injuries. The team’s focus will now shift to player health and offseason planning. Their final record will be set after Sunday’s game.[]
Source: ESPN
