Spurs' Wembanyama leaves game against 76ers with bruised rib

The 7-foot-4 rookie center suffered the injury in the first half and did not return.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:13am

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San Antonio Spurs rookie center Victor Wembanyama suffered a bruised left rib during Monday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers and was ruled out for the second half. Wembanyama took an inadvertent elbow to the ribs from 76ers forward Paul George while running on a fastbreak in the first half.

Why it matters

Wembanyama is considered one of the top prospects in the NBA and the Spurs' franchise player of the future. Any injury to the young star is concerning for the team and its fans, especially early in his rookie season.

The details

Wembanyama remained on the court for a minute after taking the elbow, with George patting him on the back apologetically. The Spurs later ruled Wembanyama out for the remainder of the game due to the bruised rib.

  • The incident occurred with 10:49 remaining in the first half.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

A 7-foot-4 rookie center for the San Antonio Spurs who is considered one of the top prospects in the NBA.

Paul George

A forward for the Philadelphia 76ers who inadvertently elbowed Wembanyama in the ribs while attempting to deflect a pass.

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What’s next

The Spurs will provide an update on the severity of Wembanyama's injury and his status for future games.

The takeaway

This injury is a concerning setback for the Spurs and their prized rookie, who will need to recover quickly to avoid missing significant time early in his NBA career.