According to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama did not travel with the team to Indiana and will miss Friday’s game against the Pacers.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Wembanyama hyperextended his knee during Wednesday’s victory over the Knicks, and preliminary examinations revealed that his ligaments were unharmed. According to McDonald, Wembanyama’s avoidance of serious harm was confirmed by an MRI on Thursday.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama suffered a slight hyperextension in his left knee in tonight’s win over New York — and initial tests came back negative and showed no major injury.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 1, 2026
After the victory on Wednesday, Wembanyama told reporters that he was well and that he did not expect to miss much time, if any. Wembanyama is scheduled to miss Friday’s game in Indiana, but it’s unknown how long he will be sidelined.
Nikola Jokić, a top player for the Nuggets, may miss up to a month due to a bone bruise and hyperextension he sustained earlier this week. Wembanyama’s return date has not been announced by the Spurs.
Wembanyama has averaged 24.3 points and 11.7 rebounds on 52.5% shooting from the field in 21 games this season. The Spurs are now second in the West with a 24-9 record.
