Victor Wembanyama
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January 12, 2026
Game-high 29 points Sunday
Wembanyama logged 29 points (8-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 10-10 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three steals over 27 minutes during the Spurs' 104-103 loss to Timberwolves on Sunday.
Analysis
Wembanyama returned to the starting lineup Sunday for the first time since Dec. 31. He continues to have his minutes restricted while playing through a knee injury, but that didn't seem to bother him all that much as he finished as the game's leading scorer while tying a season high in made free throws. Wembanyama has scored at least 20 points in six of his last seven outings, and over that span he has averaged 26.4 points on 52.1 percent shooting, along with 9.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 threes, 2.1 blocks and 1.0 steals over 25.6 minutes per game.
January 11, 2026
Starting Sunday
Wembanyama will start against the Timberwolves on Sunday, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
After coming off the bench in three straight outings following a two-game absence due to a left knee injury, Wembanyama will return to the starting five. It's unclear if the star big man will remain on a minutes restriction, though he has logged 26 minutes in back-to-back outings. With Wembanyama back in the starting lineup, Luke Kornet will slide to the second unit.
January 11, 2026
Gets green light Sunday
Wembanyama (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis
Wembanyama will shed his questionable tag due to a left knee bone bruise and suit up in his fourth consecutive contest following a two-game absence. The superstar big man has come off the bench in each of his last three outings while the Spurs manage his playing time. During that span, he has averaged 22.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.7 blocks, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.3 minutes per contest.
January 11, 2026
Trending toward playing Sunday
Wembanyama (knee) is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves but is trending toward being available, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis
Wembanyama continues to work through a left knee contusion, and although the Spurs are playing the second leg of their back-to-back Sunday, it appears the third-year center will play. He finished with 21 points, six rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 26 minutes during the Spurs' 100-95 win over the Celtics on Saturday.
January 11, 2026
Questionable for Sunday
Wembanyama (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game in Minnesota.
Analysis
The Spurs are on the second leg of a back-to-back set, so Wembanyama could be afforded a rest day. If he does sit out, Luke Kornet would likely get the start and the likes of Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo would have the opportunity to get into the rotation.
January 11, 2026
Hits for 21 off bench Saturday
Wembanyama contributed 21 points (8-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 26 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 100-95 victory over the Celtics.
Analysis
Making his third straight appearance with the second unit, Wembanyama tied De'Aaron Fox for the team scoring lead while also recording three of the Spurs' four blocks on the night. Wembanyama has struggled to stay healthy this season and hasn't played 30-plus minutes in a game since Nov. 14, but he's still been productive when on the court. Over his last 12 games (three starts), the third-year center is averaging 22.0 points, 9.7 boards, 2.4 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.3 threes in just 23.4 minutes a contest.
January 8, 2026
Good to go Wednesday
Wembanyama (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Analysis
Wembanyama was initially listed as questionable due to a bone bruise in his left knee, but he has been given the green light to play in the second leg of the Spurs' back-to-back set Wednesday. He played 21 minutes off the bench during the Spurs' win over the Grizzlies on Tuesday, and Luke Kornet would likely start at center if the former reprises his reserve role against the Lakers.
January 7, 2026
Questionable for Wednesday
Wembanyama is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers with a left knee bone bruise.
Analysis
Wembanyama recorded 30 points (10-20 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 21 minutes during the Spurs' 106-105 loss to the Grizzlies on Tuesday, successfully returning from a two-game absence. The Spurs may tread carefully for the second leg of this back-to-back set, and it sounds like Wembanyama will be a game-time call.
January 7, 2026
Pours in 30 points in return
Wembanyama logged 30 points (10-20 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 21 minutes during the Spurs' 106-105 loss to the Grizzlies on Tuesday.
Analysis
Wembanyama was cleared to return Tuesday from a two-game absence due to a hyperextended left knee. He finished as the game's leading scorer and tallied 12 of his 30 points in the third quarter, but in an effort to limit his playing time, Wembanyama was not on the floor for the final 3:26 of the game. The Spurs play the second leg of their back-to-back set Wednesday against the Lakers, and it's unclear whether the superstar center will be available for that contest.
January 6, 2026
Coming off bench Tuesday
Wembanyama (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, though he'll come off the bench and operate under an unspecified minutes restriction, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis
Wembanyama hyperextended his left knee in Wednesday's win over the Knicks but will return to action following a two-game absence. Depending on how he feels after Tuesday's matchup, the star big man is expected to be listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, according to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News. Over six appearances off the bench this season, Wembanyama has averaged 18.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.8 blocks in 21.5 minutes per tilt.