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Notable update emerges on Victor Wembanyama’s injury

Victor Wembanyama appears to have successfully Matrix-dodged a bullet. An MRI on the San Antonio Spurs star Wembanyama came back clean, indicating that he avoided serious injury (Chris Haynes of NBA TV reported Tuesday). Wembanyama will now be listed as day-to-day moving forward. The 22-year-old Wembanyama went down during Monday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers. … The post Notable update emerges on Victor Wembanyama’s injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Victor Wembanyama lands doubtful injury designation before Spurs-Trail Blazers clash

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.

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Spurs news: What Victor Wembanyama must do to become eligible for awards after rib injury

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.

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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson delivers ‘positive’ Victor Wembanyama’s injury update

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.

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Kendrick Perkins Makes Strong Accusation About Players Using Load Management

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins claimed that NBA players and teams were picking games to sit out stars for “load management” before the season even started. The overall conversation was about the 65-game minimum for award consideration and why Perkins is defending the NBA for the controversial rule.Perkins claimed that the NBA had to step […] The post Kendrick Perkins Makes Strong Accusation About Players Using Load Management appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Zach Lowe says many don’t realize Suns’ Devin Booker isn’t All-NBA eligible

Sixty-five seems to be the magic number these days as the regular season comes to a close. The NBA’s 65-game rule for eligibility for the individual awards has been polarizing, to say the least. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards are the latest to be disqualified since they would […] The post Zach Lowe says many don’t realize Suns’ Devin Booker isn’t All-NBA eligible appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Draymond Green States Victor Wembanyama Still Hasn’t ‘Done Enough’ to Beat MVP Rival Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Draymond Green isn’t buying the recent narrative shift in the NBA’s most heated award debate. The Golden State Warriors veteran took to his podcast this week to defend Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, pushing back against the surging media campaign for San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. Green made his stance clear: the MVP […]

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Timberwolves HC Chris Finch offers change to NBA’s 65-game awards rule

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch offered a solution to the 65-game rule when it comes to awarding players with end-of-season awards and All-NBA selections. The rule has garnered heavy debate on the effectiveness and necessity of it, especially after Cade Cunningham and Anthony Edwards find themselves to be ineligible for the awards due to […] The post Timberwolves HC Chris Finch offers change to NBA’s 65-game awards rule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic’s agent releases statement after star’s season-ending injury

In the wake of Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s season-ending left hamstring injury, the six-time All-Star’s agent released a statement regarding this year’s NBA awards. Doncic has played in 64 regular-season games, which is one short of the league’s 65-game limit. Doncic’s agent addressed the next course of action after Luka was ruled out […] The post Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic’s agent releases statement after star’s season-ending injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 1 way Lakers star Luka Doncic can still qualify for NBA awards amid latest injury

The Los Angeles Lakers are awaiting further clarity on Luka Doncic’s injury status, but a potential path remains for the star guard to retain eligibility for end-of-season awards despite concerns surrounding the league’s 65-game rule. Doncic exited Thursday night’s 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter with a hamstring injury. His […] The post The 1 way Lakers star Luka Doncic can still qualify for NBA awards amid latest injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith gets brutally honest on Lakers Luka Doncic’s injury

When Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic suffered a hamstring injury in the third quarter of a 139-96 drubbing against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith questioned the severity of the injury. In what could cost Doncic NBA awards such as All-NBA honors as he’s one-game shy of the 65-game minimum, the Lakers […] The post Stephen A. Smith gets brutally honest on Lakers Luka Doncic’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ice Cube’s Son Blasts Anti-Luka Doncic MVP Talk Being Spread By People Like Rachel Nichols

Ice Cube’s son, O’Shea Jackson Jr., was not happy with any of the anti-MVP talk being spread by people like Rachel Nichols about Luka Doncic. Nichols caused a bit of a stir this week when she admitted that she would not be voting for the Lakers star as the league’s MVP this season. “Is he […] The post Ice Cube’s Son Blasts Anti-Luka Doncic MVP Talk Being Spread By People Like Rachel Nichols appeared first on BroBible.

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