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VICTOR WEMBANYAMA

Knicks guard Jalen Brunson shoots over the Spurs' Dylan Harper (front left) and Victor Wembanyama during the fourth quarter in Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 4, 2026
Jalen Brunson delivers clutch performance as Knicks rally to win Game 1
Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, and the Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit.
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (left) moves the ball while defended by Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell in the second quarter during Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 25.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 3, 2026
Knicks aim to end 53-year title drought against Spurs in NBA Finals
The Knicks have powered their way to ?their first Finals appearance since 1999, winning 11 straight games and posting a record point differential through ?14 playoff contests.
The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama was famously labeled an "alien" by NBA superstar LeBron James when he entered the league in 2023.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 1, 2026
Spurs¡¯ Victor Wembanyama eyes realization of ¡®childhood dream¡¯ in NBA Finals
Reaching the NBA Finals marked another dazzling milestone on Wembanyama¡¯s rise as the new face of the NBA.
Spurs center Luke Kornet (left) blocks Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein during the fourth quarter in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals in Oklahoma City on Saturday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 31, 2026
Spurs dethrone Thunder on road in Game 7 to reach NBA Finals
San Antonio ?will open the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at home on Wednesday.
Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama shoots over Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein during Game 6 of the Western Conference finals in San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday.
BASKETBALL
May 29, 2026
Victor Wembanyama steps up as Spurs dominate Thunder to force Game 7
The teams will meet in Game 7 on Saturday in Oklahoma City, with the winner advancing to face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) drives against the Thunder's Chet Holmgren during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals in San Antonio on Sunday.
BASKETBALL
May 25, 2026
Victor Wembanyama leads way as Spurs rout Thunder to even series
San Antonio pulled even at 2-2 in the best-of-seven series, with Game 5?on Tuesday in Oklahoma City, and Game 6?back in San Antonio on Thursday.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (right) is guarded by the Spurs' Stephon Castle during the fourth quarter in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 21, 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder get past Spurs, level series 1-1
The Thunder never trailed after ?the ?first quarter, though the game wasn¡¯t decided until the closing minutes.
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (center) dunks the ball against the Thunder during Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Monday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 19, 2026
Wembanyama dazzles as Spurs top Thunder in double-overtime thriller
The French star played 49 minutes, producing a pair of dunks and a crucial block late in the second overtime to seal the victory.
Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (left) drives to the basket against Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert during the second half of Game 5 of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 13, 2026
Wembanyama leads Spurs to brink as Timberwolves routed
French star Victor Wembanyama was back in the Spurs line-up after escaping a suspension for his ejection in Game 4 on Sunday
Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (left) reacts after falling to the ground during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Tuesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 22, 2026
Scoot stars as Wembanyama ails and Blazers tie Spurs 1-1
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama hit his face ?on the floor during a drive to the basket, leaving him dazed enough to struggle getting to his feet before jogging off the floor.
Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (center) reacts after drawing a foul while scoring a basket against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 21, 2026
Wembanyama unanimously named NBA defensive player of the year
France international Victor Wembanyama, a generational talent who has helped transform San Antonio into title contenders, earned a perfect 100 votes in the media ballot.
Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama prepares to take a shot while being defended by Nuggets guards Jamal Murray (left) and Tim Hardaway Jr. in San Antonio on April 4.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 17, 2026
Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama eager for NBA playoff debut
Victor Wembanyama, 22, has been the driving force of the Spurs¡¯ resurgence.
Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama walks up the court in the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 28, 2026
Spurs¡¯ Wembanyama ¡®horrified¡¯ by Minneapolis killings
¡°I think that it¡¯s crazy that ?some people make it sound like it¡¯s acceptable, like the murder of civilians is acceptable,¡± Wembanyama said.
Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama smiles after a play against the Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Dec 26, 2025
Spurs extend domination of NBA-best Thunder with third December win
Victor Wembanyama wouldn¡¯t call it a statement win for the season but he says the Spurs have learned from beating the Thunder.
Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama reacts after not getting a call during the second half against the Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Nov 3, 2025
Suns contain Victor Wembanyama to deal Spurs first loss of season
The Suns built a 31-point lead in the third quarter while throttling Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, who finished with nine points.
Victor Wembanyama poses for promotional photos during the San Antonio Spurs' media day in San Antonio, Texas, on Monday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 30, 2025
¡®Better, stronger¡¯ Wembanyama can¡¯t wait for NBA return
¡°I can assure you nobody has trained like I did this summer. And this is my best summer so far,¡± Wembanyama said.
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (right) is expected to miss the rest of the NBA season, the team announced on Thursday.
BASKETBALL
Feb 21, 2025
Victor Wembanyama expected to miss remainder of regular season with blood clot
The announcement brings a premature end to another outstanding campaign by Wembanyama.
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama will play in the NBA All-Star tournament after being selected by Charles Barkley in Thursday's All-Star Draft.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 7, 2025
Barkley picks global lineup for NBA All-Star tournament
In a revamped format for the Feb. 16 All-Star event in San Francisco, four elite teams will meet in a tournament format.
De'Aaron Fox brings the ball up the floor during a game against the Mavericks on Dec. 30, 2024.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 3, 2025
Kings set to trade De¡¯Aaron Fox to Spurs as part of three-team deal
Fox is in his eighth year?in the NBA, all with Sacramento.
The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama was named as a reserve for the NBA All-Star Game on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 31, 2025
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama makes All-Star team
The 21-year-old Frenchman will be making his NBA All-Star Game debut.?
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