Spurs Star Wembanyama Questionable for Nuggets Matchup

San Antonio's two-way superstar big man dealing with right ankle soreness ahead of key NBA clash.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 1:13am

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The San Antonio Spurs have added star center Victor Wembanyama to the injury report for Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets, with the 7-foot-4 phenom listed as questionable due to right ankle soreness. Wembanyama has been a dominant force for the Spurs this season, averaging 24.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 50% from the field and 36% from three-point range.

Why it matters

Wembanyama's potential absence would be a major blow for the Spurs, as the highly anticipated matchup against Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic would lose some of its luster. The Spurs are fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, and Wembanyama's health is crucial to their success.

The details

In addition to Wembanyama, the Spurs have a few other players dealing with injuries. Forward Harris Barnes is questionable with a left ankle impingement, and guard Lindy Waters is questionable due to an illness. The team has also ruled out three players on G League assignments - Harrison Ingram, David Jones Garcia, and Emmanuel Miller.

  • Wembanyama has missed a stretch of games from November 16 to December 13 due to a calf strain, but has played in all but two games since his return.
  • The Spurs and Nuggets are scheduled to tip off at 9 PM ET on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The Spurs' 7-foot-4 two-way superstar center who is averaging 24.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game this season.

Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets' superstar center, considered one of the best players in the NBA.

Harris Barnes

The Spurs' starting forward who is questionable for Thursday's game with a left ankle impingement.

Lindy Waters

The Spurs' guard who is questionable for Thursday's game due to an illness.

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