Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Picks Up New Injury, Ruled OUT vs. Kings

San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Picks Up New Injury, Ruled OUT vs. Sacramento Kings

San Antonio Spurs rookie star Victor Wembanyama entered Tuesday’s matchup against the Houston Rockets with a shoulder injury.

He ended up playing in the 114-101 loss despite being a game-time decision, but now he’s picked up a new injury.

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The Spurs announced that Wembanyama is out for Thursday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings due to a right ankle sprain. It will mark the seventh game that Wembanyama has missed this season.

This season, Wembanyama is averaging 20.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.3 steals and a league-leading 3.4 blocks. 

However, he had one of his worst games in over two months in the loss to the Rockets despite flirting with a triple-double, finishing with 10 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks. The scoring output marked his lowest since Dec. 21 against the Chicago Bulls when he scored a season-low seven points. 

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The Spurs have dropped both meetings with the Kings this season, and will have a tough time avoiding another loss without Wembanyama on the road. Still, both losses were within single digits, as the Spurs have shown they can hang with a talented team that’s highlighted by De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. 

Thursday’s game at Golden 1 Center will tip-off at 9 p.m. CT.