Victor Wembanyama's Official Injury Status For Bulls-Spurs Game

Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out for Thursday's game.

Nov 27, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) walks off the court in the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

On Thursday evening, the San Antonio Spurs will host the Chicago Bulls in Texas.

For the game, they will be without their best player, as Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out.

The 2024 Rookie of The Year has averages of 23.5 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.4 blocks per contest while shooting 47.6% from the field and 33.7% from the three-point range in 18 games.

Via NBA on ESPN: "The San Antonio Spurs ruled out star Victor Wembanyama for Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to bilateral low back soreness."

The San Antonio Spurs ruled out star Victor Wembanyama for Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to bilateral low back soreness. pic.twitter.com/o5YEGULNap

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 5, 2024

The Spurs are 11-10 in 21 games, which has them as the 10th seed in the Western Conference.

They are coming off a 104-93 loss to the Phoenix Suns in Arizona.

Wembanyama finished with 15 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block while shooting 6/18 from the field and 1/9 from the three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.

Victor Wembanyama (back) ruled out for Thursday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) December 4, 2024

Following the Bulls, the Spurs will play their next game on Friday evening when they host the Sacramento Kings.

They have been good at home, going 8-4 in 12 games played in San Antonio.

Dec 3, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) against the Phoenix Suns in the first half of an NBA Cup game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

As for the Bulls, they enter play as the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 9-13 record in 22 games.

They most recently beat the Brooklyn Nets (at home) by a score of 128-102.

Following San Antonio, the Bulls will play their next game on Friday when they return home to host the Indiana Pacers at the United Center.