Spurs' Wembanyama returns to preseason lineup after rest, title push begins
The gist
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was set to play Wednesday against Phoenix after sitting out a preseason game for rest.
San Antonio opens the season Tuesday after a Finals run.
How it unfolded
- Oct 8, 2026Wembanyama played in the Spurs' preseason opener against the Atlanta Hawks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
- Oct 10, 2026In a 102-98 preseason loss at Phoenix, he had 13 points, seven rebounds, a team-high six assists and two blocks in 22 minutes, shooting 6 of 14 from the field and 0 of 5 from 3-point range.
- Oct 12, 2026The Spurs ruled out Wembanyama and several regulars for the preseason game against the Utah Jazz, announcing at shootaround that nine players would miss the third preseason game due to injury or the need for rest.