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#San #Antonio #Spurs #star #Wembanyama #cleared #return #concussion">San Antonio Spurs star Wembanyama cleared to return after concussion San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was disappointed with how his return from a concussion was handled.
The Spurs announced about an hour before tipoff Sunday that Wembanyama could play in Game 4 of the team’s first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers after clearing the league’s concussion protocol. He went on to score 27 points with 11 rebounds and seven blocks in San Antonio’s 114-93 win.
Wembanyama, the league’s first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, was ruled out of Game 3 on Friday in Portland because of the concussion. The Spurs won 120-108.
“The way the situation was handled was very disappointing,” Wembanyama said Sunday. He would not elaborate, but emphasised that he was not referring to San Antonio’s medical staff.
“I’m not saying that not playing was a good or bad decision. It was a decision, I’m not saying it was good or bad,” he said. “But the way the situation was handled (was)very disappointing.”
Wembanyama sustained the concussion in the first half of Tuesday’s 106-103 loss to the Blazers in San Antonio and did not return to the game. He travelled to Portland while continuing to complete the steps mandated by the league’s concussion protocol.
“I won’t get into details; I don’t want it to become a distraction. Ask me again after the end of the season,” Wembanyama said.
A versatile 7-foot-4 forward from France, Wembanyama averages 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and a league-best 3.1 blocks per game this season.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said before tipoff Sunday that the team was prepared to play with or without Wembanyama, who was listed as questionable going into the game.
“Fortunately, we have a little experience preparing for a variety of lineups and rotations,” Johnson said. “I think the guys have really empowered us as a staff, I’d say, throughout the season, of being able to have a brand and identity regardless of availability.”
With Sunday’s win, the Spurs took a 3-1 lead in the first-round series, which shifts to Game 5 in San Antonio on Sunday.
Luke Kornet got the Game 3 start against the Trail Blazers in Wembanyama’s absence, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Players must clear a series of benchmarks before they are allowed to play under the concussion protocol. The results are compared to baseline neurological evaluations players take at the start of the season.
Published on Apr 27, 2026
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was disappointed with how his return from a concussion…
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#Victor #Wembanyama #injury #update #Spurs #star #ruled #game #Portland #Trail #Blazers">Victor Wembanyama injury update — Spurs star ruled out for game against Portland Trail Blazers
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle will miss the San Antonio Spurs’ game Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers, the side announced.
Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion during the first half of Monday’s 115-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Early report claimed that the forward will miss the entire second half of the season.
Castle, who had 17 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds in that game, had been listed as doubtful Wednesday with right knee soreness following the victory.
Wembanyama had 17 points, five rebounds and three blocks in 15:40 against the Sixers. It constituted an official game per the NBA guidelines, which allow two exceptions of 15 to 19:59 minutes to count toward the league-required minimum of 65 games played for award eligibility.
Wembanyama, an MVP, defensive player of the year and All-NBA hopeful, still needs one more game (and at least 20 minutes played) to be eligible for those individual awards.
Published on Apr 09, 2026
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle will miss the San Antonio Spurs’ game Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers, the side announced.
Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion during the first half of Monday’s 115-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Early report claimed that the forward will miss the entire second half of the season.
Castle, who had 17 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds in that game, had been listed as doubtful Wednesday with right knee soreness following the victory.
Wembanyama had 17 points, five rebounds and three blocks in 15:40 against the Sixers. It constituted an official game per the NBA guidelines, which allow two exceptions of 15 to 19:59 minutes to count toward the league-required minimum of 65 games played for award eligibility.
Wembanyama, an MVP, defensive player of the year and All-NBA hopeful, still needs one more game (and at least 20 minutes played) to be eligible for those individual awards.
Published on Apr 09, 2026
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle will miss the San Antonio Spurs’ game Wednesday against the…