NBA Power Rankings Week 24: Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets Surge as Playoff Race Hits Final Week
Week 24 power rankings highlight Nuggets and Rockets rise as playoff race nears end, with teams fighting for seeding in final stretch now

Week 24 power rankings highlight Nuggets and Rockets rise as playoff race nears end, with teams fighting for seeding in final stretch now

The San Antonio Spurs provided a major update regarding Victor Wembanyama's injury ahead of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The San Antonio Spurs are scheduled to face the Portland Trail Blazers at home on Wednesday at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, but there’s a chance that they will not have the services of star big man Victor Wembanyama. The former No. 1 overall NBA draft pick was hurt in Monday’s showdown against the […] The post Victor Wembanyama lands doubtful injury designation before Spurs-Trail Blazers clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Antonio Spurs host the Portland Trail Blazers in a late-season matchup driven by momentum and playoff stakes.

MVP cases for (and against) Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Luka Doncic sportingnews.com

The San Antonio Spurs are now up to 60-19 for the season after beating the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102. However, the game also saw Victor Wembanyama suffer a rib injury which has put a slight question mark over whether he will be eligible for the individual awards at the end of the season. Seen as one […] The post Spurs news: What Victor Wembanyama must do to become eligible for awards after rib injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It has become increasingly clear that Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has spoiled everyone with his all-around genius. Exhibit A: His triple-double against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday hardly grabbed attention. Jokic has made recording a triple-double so rudimentary that it seems like it barely wows fans anymore. But it should. Especially when it […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic pulls off insane feat not seen since 1973-74 in comeback thriller vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Despite getting banged up on Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs, the Denver Nuggets cleared Aaron Gordon to play Monday’s game versus the Portland Trail Blazers.Gordon, who has had two right hamstring injuries this season, has only played in 35 games. He’s averaging 16.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. He had 23 […] The post Denver Nuggets Get Good Aaron Gordon Injury News After Win Over Blazers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

As the Philadelphia 76ers attempted to take advantage of the San Antonio Spurs‘ loss of Victor Wembanyama on Monday (April 6), the team saw its star center, Joel Embiid, deal with a setback of his own. Embiid was seen limping at a point in the game, before having trainers work on him while he was […] The post 76ers Coach Makes Clear Joel Embiid Injury Statement After Spurs Loss appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The 2026 NBA mock draft will undergo a shakeup in the coming days and weeks as players announce their intentions. The post NBA Mock Draft 2026: Prospects Have Decisions to Be Made appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Analyst Danny Parkins favors Nikola Jokić over Victor Wembanyama for the playoffs, citing the latter’s lack of experience.

San Antonio Spurs fans held their breath after Victor Wembanyama fell hard to the floor Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 22‑year‑old winced in pain and clutched his arm following a hard collision with Paul George in the second quarter. Wembanyama showed heart by returning ...

Victor Wembanyama was forced to sit out for the remainder of the clash against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a rib contusion.

"It's over", "Wild": Fans in dismay after Victor Wembanyama injury sends shockwaves across NBA Sportskeeda

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is dealing with a rib injury that forced him out of the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.

With just three games left in the 2025-26 regular season, the San Antonio Spurs are experiencing a crazy plot twist. During their win against the Philadelphia 76ers, star center and MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama went down with an upper-body injury. Wembanyama was able to finish the first half, but was ruled out of the second […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson delivers ‘positive’ Victor Wembanyama’s injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After exiting Monday’s game early due to a left rib contusion, Victor Wembanyama must still log at least one more 20+ minute appearance this season to remain eligible for awards.

The San Antonio Spurs survived the early exit of Victor Wembanyama on Monday to secure their 60th win of the season, beating the Philadelphia 76ers, 115-102, at Frost Bank Center. Wembanyama left the game in the second quarter due to a rib injury. He was later ruled out for the remainder of the contest. He […] The post No Victor Wembanyama, no problem as Spurs get win No. 60 over 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs got back to winning ways on Monday night with a 115-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Spurs secured a much-needed win following Saturday’s 136-134 overtime loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. The bad news for San Antonio, however, is ...

Joel Embiid got a highlight on Victor Wembanyama during the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Embiid knew he was in for a good matchup against Wembanyama. While the 76ers star center has been making the effort to consistently stay on the court, the Spurs center has been a scorching […] The post 76ers bench can’t believe Joel Embiid’s nasty stepback vs. Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama exited Monday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a left rib contusion, putting his MVP-caliber season in jeopardy. The injury forced him out before halftime and added another layer of concern to an already mounting list of health issues.Wembanyama’s night unraveled quickly. He first left the game in the […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s MVP Push Is In Jeopardy After Injury Exit appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Monday night’s matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t feature a full night of Victor Wembanyama. After two injury scares, the Spurs weren’t taking any chances following the second one. Wembanyama was ruled out for the remainder of the game due to a rib-related issue. By exiting the game 16 minutes […] The post Victor Wembanyama Gets Important Update After Injury vs 76ers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Soon, the NBA will reveal the finalists for the MVP award. The Denver Nuggets are under the assumption that their guy, Nikola Jokic, will be in the running once again. However, it’s becoming clear that Jokic might have a hard time pulling in the hardware for the second season in a row. Oklahoma City Thunder […] The post Nikola Jokic’s Coach Sends Strong Message to MVP Voters appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Victor Wembanyama entered Monday increasing his chances to win NBA Most Valuable Player. But the San Antonio Spurs star needed to exit from the Philadelphia 76ers game early with an upper-body injury. Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion, per NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Victor Wembanyama (left rib contusion) is out for the remainder […] The post Victor Wembanyama ruled out for rest of 76ers game with upper-body injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
