Spurs will rest Victor Wembanyama against Oklahoma City
Andrew Lopez: Victor Wembanyama (right ankle injury management) is OUT for tonight’s game against OKC. Pop mentioned last night team would be smart with back to back. Wemby wants to play but team being cautious. Spurs two games left at home – Denver on Friday and Detroit on Sunday.
Source: Twitter @_Andrew_Lopez
Source: Twitter @_Andrew_Lopez
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Tim Cato @tim_cato
“he’s defying physics as I did understand them. now I’m recalibrating.”
Wembanyama’s shot blocking is more than what he does to teams around the rim. he’s making the NBA’s best shooters rethink things, too. theathletic.com/5400337/2024/0… – 4:12 PM
“he’s defying physics as I did understand them. now I’m recalibrating.”
Wembanyama’s shot blocking is more than what he does to teams around the rim. he’s making the NBA’s best shooters rethink things, too. theathletic.com/5400337/2024/0… – 4:12 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
It’s a shame Wemby won’t play tonight. Could’ve given Chet a chance to improve his ROTY odds. Alas, he’ll just take solace in competing for a championship – 2:39 PM
It’s a shame Wemby won’t play tonight. Could’ve given Chet a chance to improve his ROTY odds. Alas, he’ll just take solace in competing for a championship – 2:39 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Notable names on tonight’s Spurs vs. Thunder injury report:
Victor Wembanyama (ankle injury management) is out
Lu Dort (rest) is out
Gordon Hayward (posterior tibialis strain) is questionable
Jaylin Williams (back contusion) is questionable – 2:33 PM
Notable names on tonight’s Spurs vs. Thunder injury report:
Victor Wembanyama (ankle injury management) is out
Lu Dort (rest) is out
Gordon Hayward (posterior tibialis strain) is questionable
Jaylin Williams (back contusion) is questionable – 2:33 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs make it official: No Wemby tonight at OKC. Keldon, Cedi & Dominick also remain out. pic.twitter.com/oa9WbD3rTU – 2:32 PM
Spurs make it official: No Wemby tonight at OKC. Keldon, Cedi & Dominick also remain out. pic.twitter.com/oa9WbD3rTU – 2:32 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Notable names on tonight’s Spurs vs. Thunder injury report:
Victor Wembanyama (ankle injury management) is out
Lu Dort (rest) is out
Gordon Hayward (posterior tibialis strain) is out
Jaylin Williams (back contusion) is questionable – 2:31 PM
Notable names on tonight’s Spurs vs. Thunder injury report:
Victor Wembanyama (ankle injury management) is out
Lu Dort (rest) is out
Gordon Hayward (posterior tibialis strain) is out
Jaylin Williams (back contusion) is questionable – 2:31 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs ruling Wemby out for tonight comes as no surprise after Pop said in Memphis it was possible:
“It’s a question because we held him out of a lot of the back-to-backs when he had that foot thing. Now down the stretch, I’m not sure it makes sense to push it.” – 2:25 PM
Spurs ruling Wemby out for tonight comes as no surprise after Pop said in Memphis it was possible:
“It’s a question because we held him out of a lot of the back-to-backs when he had that foot thing. Now down the stretch, I’m not sure it makes sense to push it.” – 2:25 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Some news from OKC: #Spurs will rule Wemby out for tonight at Thunder due to right ankle injury management.
He wants to play, but Pop decided to err on side of caution in 2nd of a b2b. Plus, he’s played 30-plus minutes his last 7 games, including season-high 43 vs. Philly. – 2:21 PM
Some news from OKC: #Spurs will rule Wemby out for tonight at Thunder due to right ankle injury management.
He wants to play, but Pop decided to err on side of caution in 2nd of a b2b. Plus, he’s played 30-plus minutes his last 7 games, including season-high 43 vs. Philly. – 2:21 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Victor Wembanyama (right ankle injury management) is OUT for tonight’s game against OKC.
Pop mentioned last night team would be smart with back to back. Wemby wants to play but team being cautious.
Spurs two games left at home – Denver on Friday and Detroit on Sunday. – 2:17 PM
Victor Wembanyama (right ankle injury management) is OUT for tonight’s game against OKC.
Pop mentioned last night team would be smart with back to back. Wemby wants to play but team being cautious.
Spurs two games left at home – Denver on Friday and Detroit on Sunday. – 2:17 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Blocks this month:
26 — Victor Wembanyama
25 — Raptors
24 — Nets
23 — Pistons
21 — Magic
19 — Hawks
17 — Miami
17 — Bulls
16 — Knicks
16 — Rockets
15 — Cavs
15 — Jazz
15 — Blazers
13 — Pelicans
12 — Clippers
Wemby has played in fewer games than 10 of those teams. pic.twitter.com/qJ51ZiAFVT – 2:01 PM
Blocks this month:
26 — Victor Wembanyama
25 — Raptors
24 — Nets
23 — Pistons
21 — Magic
19 — Hawks
17 — Miami
17 — Bulls
16 — Knicks
16 — Rockets
15 — Cavs
15 — Jazz
15 — Blazers
13 — Pelicans
12 — Clippers
Wemby has played in fewer games than 10 of those teams. pic.twitter.com/qJ51ZiAFVT – 2:01 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Luka moves up to no. 2, Anthony Davis enters the top 10, and Wemby is in the top 25!
We’ve updated our top 100 player rankings. Who’s too high, who’s too low?
nbarankings.theringer.com pic.twitter.com/FfT4vYl0TV – 11:44 AM
Luka moves up to no. 2, Anthony Davis enters the top 10, and Wemby is in the top 25!
We’ve updated our top 100 player rankings. Who’s too high, who’s too low?
nbarankings.theringer.com pic.twitter.com/FfT4vYl0TV – 11:44 AM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Victor Wembanyama’s shot blocking is so unnatural, it’s changing the way shooters shoot — and even how play trackers define “open” shots.
Great story by @tim_cato on what it’s like to shoot against Wemby. theathletic.com/5400337/2024/0… – 10:32 AM
Victor Wembanyama’s shot blocking is so unnatural, it’s changing the way shooters shoot — and even how play trackers define “open” shots.
Great story by @tim_cato on what it’s like to shoot against Wemby. theathletic.com/5400337/2024/0… – 10:32 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
LOL
The Grizzlies have 6-foot-10 Trey Jemison try to screen off Wemby on Pippen’s drive. Wemby just reaches over Jemison for the easy block. pic.twitter.com/ruNkxYKrpj – 10:31 AM
LOL
The Grizzlies have 6-foot-10 Trey Jemison try to screen off Wemby on Pippen’s drive. Wemby just reaches over Jemison for the easy block. pic.twitter.com/ruNkxYKrpj – 10:31 AM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
On Victor Wembanyama, admitting he’s way behind one ambitious schedule he set for himself as a kid, while making it look way too easy keeping the Spurs on theirs:
expressnews.com/sports/article… via @expressnews – 9:37 AM
On Victor Wembanyama, admitting he’s way behind one ambitious schedule he set for himself as a kid, while making it look way too easy keeping the Spurs on theirs:
expressnews.com/sports/article… via @expressnews – 9:37 AM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
The Pistons ending the season against Wemby in San Antonio is just cruel – 8:52 AM
The Pistons ending the season against Wemby in San Antonio is just cruel – 8:52 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
European players were under the spotlight once again #NBA
Nikola Jovic shined vs. Bogdan Bogdanovic, Domantas Sabonis snapped a double-double streak, while Victor Wembanyama had a block party against the Memphis Grizzlies
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:48 AM
European players were under the spotlight once again #NBA
Nikola Jovic shined vs. Bogdan Bogdanovic, Domantas Sabonis snapped a double-double streak, while Victor Wembanyama had a block party against the Memphis Grizzlies
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:48 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Victor Wembanyama STOPPED Grizzlies’ fast break 3v1 just by standing 😳
pic.twitter.com/bHwcj23QV1 – 2:41 AM
Victor Wembanyama STOPPED Grizzlies’ fast break 3v1 just by standing 😳
pic.twitter.com/bHwcj23QV1 – 2:41 AM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
No, it’s not The Shammgod.
It’s The (Dejan) Bodiroga Whip.
Get it right, like @Wemby.
Video: @NBA
pic.twitter.com/w7NSJECiA6 – 1:22 AM
No, it’s not The Shammgod.
It’s The (Dejan) Bodiroga Whip.
Get it right, like @Wemby.
Video: @NBA
pic.twitter.com/w7NSJECiA6 – 1:22 AM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Gregg Popovich said the Spurs are considering holding Victor Wembanyama out on the second night of the team’s final back-to-back — leaving tomorrow’s showdown with Chet Holmgren in OKC uncertain.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 12:12 AM
Gregg Popovich said the Spurs are considering holding Victor Wembanyama out on the second night of the team’s final back-to-back — leaving tomorrow’s showdown with Chet Holmgren in OKC uncertain.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 12:12 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“It’s tough. He’s a really good defender. His build is crazy. There’s no one else I’ve played with that build. He’s very, very good offensively, too. He’s very talented.” – Brandon Clarke on facing Wemby for the first time – 12:11 AM
“It’s tough. He’s a really good defender. His build is crazy. There’s no one else I’ve played with that build. He’s very, very good offensively, too. He’s very talented.” – Brandon Clarke on facing Wemby for the first time – 12:11 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Shammgod and spin by Victor Wembanyama. Unreal move 😳
pic.twitter.com/eRpCi6Flj8 – 12:10 AM
Shammgod and spin by Victor Wembanyama. Unreal move 😳
pic.twitter.com/eRpCi6Flj8 – 12:10 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
GG Jackson on Wemby: “I don’t want to take a leap, but he’s going to be one of the greatest defenders of all time when it’s all said and done.”
Full quote pic.twitter.com/Mt0Jb1HXeF – 12:09 AM
GG Jackson on Wemby: “I don’t want to take a leap, but he’s going to be one of the greatest defenders of all time when it’s all said and done.”
Full quote pic.twitter.com/Mt0Jb1HXeF – 12:09 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby, Spurs Defeat Grizzlies Comfortably After Trailing Early open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.twitter.com/5CsqNMrEub – 11:38 PM
Wemby, Spurs Defeat Grizzlies Comfortably After Trailing Early open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.twitter.com/5CsqNMrEub – 11:38 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Speaking generally about his approach to building his game, Victor Wembanyama told us tonight he tells himself two things every day.
1) “Go harder.”
2) “And at the end of the day, you didn’t go hard enough.” – 10:48 PM
Speaking generally about his approach to building his game, Victor Wembanyama told us tonight he tells himself two things every day.
1) “Go harder.”
2) “And at the end of the day, you didn’t go hard enough.” – 10:48 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder improve to 54-25.
20 point comeback win.
Clinch a top 3 seed.
Snap Sabonis’s double double streak.
Next up: Chet vs Wemby Part IV tomorrow night in OKC. – 10:33 PM
Thunder improve to 54-25.
20 point comeback win.
Clinch a top 3 seed.
Snap Sabonis’s double double streak.
Next up: Chet vs Wemby Part IV tomorrow night in OKC. – 10:33 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby has recorded 6 or more assists in all 4 April games.
8 assists @ DEN
9 assists @ NOP
6 assists vs PHI
6 assists @ MEM
After career high 9 turnovers vs PHI, Wemby bounces back with just 1 turnover tonight. – 10:29 PM
Wemby has recorded 6 or more assists in all 4 April games.
8 assists @ DEN
9 assists @ NOP
6 assists vs PHI
6 assists @ MEM
After career high 9 turnovers vs PHI, Wemby bounces back with just 1 turnover tonight. – 10:29 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s 7 blocks in Memphis:
1. Jackson layup
2. Goodwin layup
3. Jemison layup
4. Pipper Jr. layup
5. Clarke layup
6. Allen floater
7. Simpson mid-range – 10:27 PM
Wemby’s 7 blocks in Memphis:
1. Jackson layup
2. Goodwin layup
3. Jemison layup
4. Pipper Jr. layup
5. Clarke layup
6. Allen floater
7. Simpson mid-range – 10:27 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Dude wtf
The daily “I’ve never seen that before” from Wemby pic.twitter.com/tkrnLkgaRN – 10:02 PM
Dude wtf
The daily “I’ve never seen that before” from Wemby pic.twitter.com/tkrnLkgaRN – 10:02 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Update: Wemby in 4 April games:
9 blocks
3 blocks
7 blocks
7 blocks (tonight) – 9:56 PM
Update: Wemby in 4 April games:
9 blocks
3 blocks
7 blocks
7 blocks (tonight) – 9:56 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby tonight:
18 PTS
7 REB
6 AST
7 BLK (!!)
The first player with double-digit 15/5/5/5 games in a season since David Robinson. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic… – 9:55 PM
Wemby tonight:
18 PTS
7 REB
6 AST
7 BLK (!!)
The first player with double-digit 15/5/5/5 games in a season since David Robinson. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic… – 9:55 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
18 points for Wemby, with 14 in the paint after he finishes the crafty dribbling and finishes with a lefty finger roll – 9:54 PM
18 points for Wemby, with 14 in the paint after he finishes the crafty dribbling and finishes with a lefty finger roll – 9:54 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Wembanyama has already normalized someone having six blocks in 27 minutes – 9:51 PM
Wembanyama has already normalized someone having six blocks in 27 minutes – 9:51 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby in 4 April games:
9 blocks
3 blocks
7 blocks
6 blocks (tonight) – 9:51 PM
Wemby in 4 April games:
9 blocks
3 blocks
7 blocks
6 blocks (tonight) – 9:51 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Spurs by 16. San Antonio holds Memphis to 12 points in the 3Q.
Champagnie 17 pts
Wemby 12 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast, 5 blk
Sidy 10 pts
Wesley 10 pts
Spurs winning 2s, 3s, and FTs – 9:42 PM
3Q: Spurs by 16. San Antonio holds Memphis to 12 points in the 3Q.
Champagnie 17 pts
Wemby 12 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast, 5 blk
Sidy 10 pts
Wesley 10 pts
Spurs winning 2s, 3s, and FTs – 9:42 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Spurs have pulled ahead of the comically undermanned Grizzlies 77-61 after 3Q.
Julian Champagnie leads team with 17 points. Wemby has 12-7-5-5. – 9:40 PM
Spurs have pulled ahead of the comically undermanned Grizzlies 77-61 after 3Q.
Julian Champagnie leads team with 17 points. Wemby has 12-7-5-5. – 9:40 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Man if you need tape on why Wembanyama needs DPOY consideration, watch what just happened on a 3-on-1 Grizzlies fast break. – 9:29 PM
Man if you need tape on why Wembanyama needs DPOY consideration, watch what just happened on a 3-on-1 Grizzlies fast break. – 9:29 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
With his fifth block tonight, Victor Wembanyama is the 4th player with 1,000 points, 250 assists and 250 blocks in a season, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, David Robinson and Hakeem Olajuwon.
(h/t @ESPNStatsInfo) – 9:23 PM
With his fifth block tonight, Victor Wembanyama is the 4th player with 1,000 points, 250 assists and 250 blocks in a season, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, David Robinson and Hakeem Olajuwon.
(h/t @ESPNStatsInfo) – 9:23 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby blocks in April:
9 blocks @ DEN
3 blocks @ NOP
7 blocks vs PHI
5 blocks @ MEM (game still in progress) – 9:21 PM
Wemby blocks in April:
9 blocks @ DEN
3 blocks @ NOP
7 blocks vs PHI
5 blocks @ MEM (game still in progress) – 9:21 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Wemby spin cycle is just nasty. Not sure how someone that size can tighten it up like that. – 9:18 PM
Wemby spin cycle is just nasty. Not sure how someone that size can tighten it up like that. – 9:18 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
And this is another 4-block game for Wemby with almost a full second half remaining – 9:17 PM
And this is another 4-block game for Wemby with almost a full second half remaining – 9:17 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Grizz by 1. Spurs win 2Q by 8.
Wemby 4 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast, 3 blk
Clarke 10 pts
GG 10 pts
2s: Grizz +10
3s and FTs: Spurs +9
= Grizz by 1 – 9:01 PM
Half: Grizz by 1. Spurs win 2Q by 8.
Wemby 4 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast, 3 blk
Clarke 10 pts
GG 10 pts
2s: Grizz +10
3s and FTs: Spurs +9
= Grizz by 1 – 9:01 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby just demolished that Goodwin layup attempt off the glass. – 8:44 PM
Wemby just demolished that Goodwin layup attempt off the glass. – 8:44 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
5/1 P&R not between Wemby and Tre Jones, but instead Wemby and Blake Wesley thespotupshot.substack.com/p/the-wemby-tr… – 8:42 PM
5/1 P&R not between Wemby and Tre Jones, but instead Wemby and Blake Wesley thespotupshot.substack.com/p/the-wemby-tr… – 8:42 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Grizz by 9 after leading by 14. SA held to 16 points.
Rookie Sidy Cissoko with team high 4 points
Wemby: 2 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast, 1 blk
Goodwin 8 pts
Clarke 6 pts
MEM +12 on 2s and FTs
SA +3 on 3s
= MEM by 9
SA with 5 ast to 5 TOs – 8:36 PM
1Q: Grizz by 9 after leading by 14. SA held to 16 points.
Rookie Sidy Cissoko with team high 4 points
Wemby: 2 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast, 1 blk
Goodwin 8 pts
Clarke 6 pts
MEM +12 on 2s and FTs
SA +3 on 3s
= MEM by 9
SA with 5 ast to 5 TOs – 8:36 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Brandon Clarke has the floater working tonight. He’s 3-4 with two over Wemby. – 8:21 PM
Brandon Clarke has the floater working tonight. He’s 3-4 with two over Wemby. – 8:21 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Spurs @ Girzz:
Jones vs Scotty Pippen Jr.
Branham vs Jordan Goodwin
Champagnie vs Clarke
Mamu vs GG
Wemby vs Trey Jemison
The Spurs are favored by 5.5 – 7:59 PM
Starters for Spurs @ Girzz:
Jones vs Scotty Pippen Jr.
Branham vs Jordan Goodwin
Champagnie vs Clarke
Mamu vs GG
Wemby vs Trey Jemison
The Spurs are favored by 5.5 – 7:59 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
List of Grizzlies players ruled out tonight grows to 13.
Memphis starters: Pippen, Goodwin, GG Jackson, Clarke, Jemison
Spurs: Jones, Branham, Champagnie, Mamu, Wemby – 7:46 PM
List of Grizzlies players ruled out tonight grows to 13.
Memphis starters: Pippen, Goodwin, GG Jackson, Clarke, Jemison
Spurs: Jones, Branham, Champagnie, Mamu, Wemby – 7:46 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Taylor Jenkins on Wemby: “We’re going to have to be prepared to match up against him and a great Spurs team year after year moving forward.”
Full quote from Jenkins pic.twitter.com/Vy7GvI8I3X – 7:32 PM
Taylor Jenkins on Wemby: “We’re going to have to be prepared to match up against him and a great Spurs team year after year moving forward.”
Full quote from Jenkins pic.twitter.com/Vy7GvI8I3X – 7:32 PM
More on this storyline
StatMuse: Most stocks this season: 339 — Wemby 264 — AD pic.twitter.com/QLtozjuZ62 -via Twitter @statmuse / April 10, 2024
ClutchPoints: “[Wemby is] so high in the air. So when he talks trash, he sounds like he’s whispering. He was like, ‘Go back up. Go. You scared. You scared. You scared.'” GG Jackson on Victor Wembanyama 😅 (via @Matt_Infield) pic.twitter.com/BNze9EraIx -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / April 10, 2024
Paul Garcia: Wemby vs OKC 2morrow? Pop: “We’re going to talk it out. Assuming it’s a question because we’ve held him out in a lot of the B2Bs once he had that foot thing. & now down the stretch I’m not sure it makes much sense to push him. We’ll see how he feels, how his body is, 2 decide” -via Twitter @PaulGarciaNBA / April 10, 2024