The San Antonio Spurs were without Victor Wembanyama due to right ankle soreness in Thursday night’s 136-131 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
San Antonio framed the absence as short-term management, but his awards eligibility is now part of the conversation.
The Spurs ruled him out about 45 minutes before tipoff after he tested the ankle in pregame warmups.
“We’ll be mindful of all of it,” coach Mitch Johnson said. “We view this as very short term… it’s how he’s feeling versus risk of bigger picture.”
Wembanyama must play 13 of San Antonio’s final 16 games to remain eligible for end-of-season awards, with the NBA requiring 65 games of 20+ minutes.
He has played 51 games this season and is credited with a 52nd appearance via the NBA Cup Final for the 65-game requirement.
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