Victor Wembanyama

When Victor Wembanyama suffered a concussion, the Blazers looked primed to upset the Spurs. That doesn't seem to be the case anymore.

The San Antonio Spurs proved they can win without their superstar, but the question heading into Sunday’s Game 4 at the Moda Center is whether they’ll need to do it again. Victor Wembanyama is officially listed as questionable for Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ClutchPoints NBA Insider Brett Siegel, as the […] The post Spurs Victor Wembanyama’s official injury status for Game 4 vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

For the majority of his rookie season, Dylan Harper not only sat in the shadows for the San Antonio Spurs, he has been fine with it. But in a come-from-behind 120-108 Game 3 victory at the Portland Trail Blazers, Harper enjoyed what could be the first of many great career moments in the NBA Playoffs. […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper reveals secret to Game 3 takeover vs. Blazers without Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Spurs will try to get a commanding 3-1 lead while still dealing with uncertainty over Wembanyama’s status.

The Spurs survived Game 3 at Portland without Victor Wembanyama, and he may not be ready to return on Sunday, Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News writes in a subscriber-only piece. Meeting with reporters this afternoon, coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama remains in the league’s concussion protocol and his status is uncertain. “We are […]

The San Antonio Spurs seized control of their first-round series with a 120-108 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 3, flipping both home-court advantage. This was despite the absence of Victor Wembanyama, who missed the game due to concussion protocol. The result gives San Antonio a 2-1 lead as Stephon Castle took […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija shares urgent message after Game 3 loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Spurs rookie Dylan Harper had 27 points off the bench and teammate Stephon Castle had a game-high 33 to help the Spurs rally past the Blazers on Friday night and take a 2-1 series lead.

The Spurs said Victor Wembanyama is not available for Friday night's Game 3 against Portland in the teams' first-round playoff series while he continues to recover from a concussion.

Here are the biggest winners and losers from Friday night as the Celtics, Lakers and Spurs picked up Game 3 wins

The San Antonio Spurs entered a hostile Moda Center without their cornerstone, Victor Wembanyama, but they left with a 2-1 series lead and a piece of NBA history. While the Portland Trail Blazers focused on containing the veterans, it was rookie guard Dylan Harper who snatched the spotlight, delivering a performance that put him in […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper makes playoff history only Kobe Bryant surpassed in Game 3 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA insider reveals key updates on major playoff stars, including Austin Reaves, Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant, and Victor Wembanyama.

There is hope for the San Antonio Spurs that star big man Victor Wembanyama will be there on the court when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers in a crucial Game 3 of their first-round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. On Thursday, the Spurs made an update on the status of Wembanyama, listing […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s official Game 3 injury status vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Antonio Spurs found success when superstar center Victor Wembanyama was out during the 2025-26 regular season, posting a 12-6 record in his absence. Their roster depth and ability to navigate adversity with a young head coach is a big reason why many people believe this squad is ready to compete for a championship […] The post Historic Victor Wembanyama awards stat shows how badly Spurs need him back appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James irked fans in Memphis earlier this month when he spoke during a YouTube show about how much he dislikes staying in the city and expressed a belief that the Grizzlies should relocate to Nashville. Addressing those comments – and Memphis’ reputation in general – during an appearance this week on the Pardon My […]

It’s another edition of Fraternizing with the Enemy as J.R. Wilco and Dave Deckard analyze the series after two games.

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There was a vibe of discontent and anger around the Minnesota Timberwolves when Rudy Gobert, the four-time Defensive Player of the Year awardee, didn’t even finish in the top three of the 2026 DPOY voting — finishing in fourth behind winner Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Ausar Thompson. But Gobert knows his caliber as a […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert confronts DPOY snub with mic drop after shutting down Nikola Jokic again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama will travel with the Spurs to Portland for games this weekend, even while continuing to complete the steps mandated by the concussion protocol.

Chris Nowinski, the founding CEO of the Concussion & CTE Foundation, cautions about rushing Wembanyama back too soon.