Injured and absent for almost three weeks, Victor Wembanyama should return to Spurs on December 10.
On November 17, Spurs announced that Victor Wembanyama was suffering from a strained left calf. An injury that occurred two days earlier during a defeat against the Warriors (108-109). An absence of at least two to three weeks was then announced for the French interior. It will ultimately be longer since “Wemby” should not return to the NBA courts before December 10.
In any case, this is what L’Équipe indicated this Tuesday. The media explained that the San Antonio player would miss his team’s next meeting scheduled for Tuesday at the Frost Bank Center against the Memphis Grizzlies. Victor Wembanyama should also watch his team from the stands or in front of his television, respectively against the Orlando Magic (December 4), the Cleveland Cavaliers (December 6) and the New Orleans Pelicans (December 9).
If the Frenchman were to be restored on the expected date, he could then be operational at the time of a trip to the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to face the Lakers, in the quarter-finals of the NBA Cup. Still according to L’Équipe, the former Metropolitans 92 of Levallois-Perret has resumed individual training, his state of health having very seriously improved.
Wembanyama preserved by Spurs
However, Spurs do not want to take any risks with their star and do not wish to anticipate his return. It was therefore decided to preserve it for a few more days. Several series of tests are planned between now and December 10 to ensure that the “Wemby” calf is operational.
San Antonio currently occupies fifth place in the Western Conference with a winning percentage that allows it to stay in contact with the Denver Nuggets (4th) or the Houston Rockets (3rd). Without Victor Wembanyama, Spurs managed to keep pace with five wins in seven games. Remaining on a setback last night with the Timberwolves (125-112), they will try to revive against Memphis on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday (2 a.m.).
