Victor Wembanyama ruled out for Spurs' Game 3 vs. Trail Blazers

The San Antonio Spurs saw their season flash before their eyes during Tuesday’s game, as star center Victor Wembanyama was forced to leave the game early due to a concussion. The Spurs couldn’t hang on without Wembanyama, falling 106-103 to the Portland Trail Blazers and evening the series at 1-1 ahead of Friday’s Game 3. While Wembanyama has made progress since his concussion, he was ruled out, per head coach Mitch Johnson before Game 3.

Under NBA rules, Wembanyama was eligible to play in the contest, but only if his symptoms improved and he passed the league’s rigorous series of tests and evaluations before Friday’s game. His status for Game 4, which is on Sunday afternoon, is still up in the air. Mitch Johnson began by announcing that Victor Wembanyama will sit tonight.

Pressed twice about the #Spurs ’ level of optimism and details about his return timeline, Johnson said nothing other than the Frenchman is progressing well. His status remains unclear for Game 4. #PorVida — Matt Guzman (@mattgzman) April 25, 2026 Wembanyama originally sustained the injury in the second quarter of Tuesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.

With 8:57 remaining in the quarter, Wembanyama was fouled by Jrue Holiday while the Spurs big man tried to drive the lane. Wembanyama lost his footing as a result of the foul, and smacked his face off the court on his way to the floor. He left the contest and was unable to return, finishing with five points and four rebounds in just under 12 minutes of play.