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Wembanyama Out Weeks: Spurs Star's Awards Hopes Diminish

11/18/2025

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Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs center, will miss weeks with a left calf strain after an MRI ruled him out against the Sacramento Kings.
He is averaging 26.2 points and leads the league in blocks, with reevaluation in two to three weeks.
His absence could affect major awards eligibility because he can miss seven more games this season, and Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk will fill in.

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Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs center, will miss weeks with a left calf strain after an MRI ruled him out against the Sacramento Kings.
He is averaging 26.2 points and leads the league in blocks, with reevaluation in two to three weeks.
His absence could affect major awards eligibility because he can miss seven more games this season, and Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk will fill in.