Victor Wembanyama

Kansas freshman Tyran Stokes remains a candidate for the top pick in the 2027 NBA Draft, though evaluators continue to view him as a complicated case. Stokes was identified by ESPN as the early leader to go No. 1 in 2027 back in June, but his evaluation has grown more polarizing among NBA executives since then. The 6-foot-8 small forward showed a different side of his game at Nike Academy this summer, focusing heavily on distributing the ball rather than dominating individually as he did at t...

Dwyane Wade does not merely expect Victor Wembanyama to become one of basketball’s brightest stars. He wants the San Antonio Spurs phenom to build the type of career fans will discuss for generations. “I want Wemby to be so great,” Wade said during a podcast appearance. “Like, I want him to win five, six, whatever, […] The post Dwyane Wade reveals his dream career for Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

BELGRADE, SERBIA - AUGUST 20: Victor Wembanyama of France reacts during the friendly match between Serbia and France at Belgrade Arena on August 20, 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images) | Getty Images Victor Wembanyama’s fantastic year continues in the NBA offseason. The Spurs big man became the youngest captain of France’s national team in 23 years, the French Basketball Federation announced. While the title might not seem like a big deal, especially in a non-O...

The French national team announced Victor Wembanyama as its captain Wednesday in preparation for the FIBA World Cup European qualifiers.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Victor Wembanyama (R) poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted first overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs during the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Ge...

Wembanyama officially made the leap to superstardom by taking the Spurs back to the Finals.

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 5: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 8, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE(Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/N...

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Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overtook the Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokić for the title of No. 1 player in NBA 2K27 at launch.

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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 26: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game during Round 1 Game 4 of the 2026 Playoffs on April 26, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian...

Here are the 25 best NBA players under 25 entering 2026-27, led by Victor Wembanyama, Cooper Flagg, and a loaded group of rising young stars.

Following the NBA's schedule release, our insiders break down the biggest games to watch for the 2026-27 season.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 8: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates during the game against the Houston Rockets on March 8, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 28: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs & Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright ...

Mavericks minority shareholder Mark Cuban has withdrawn his “pre-suit deposition” against team governor Patrick Dumont and the case has been dismissed without prejudice, Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News reports. Cuban filed the petition last month, claiming the Mavs’ new majority stakeholders — the Adelson and Dumont families — participated in “adversarial business practices” […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 11: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs posts up against Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on February 11, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s day t...

The Golden State Warriors' 2026 NBA Cup schedule has been released, featuring a marquee matchup with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

A star-studded doubleheader will lead the NBA action for the day after Thanksgiving.

The plan to make Victor Wembanyama the face of the Spurs franchise was set in motion years before he suited up for the team.