Victor Wembanyama’s start to the season felt like the natural evolution of a superstar. He opened the year playing with full confidence and elite numbers, averaging 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds and 3.6 blocks on over 50 percent shooting.
The Spurs fed off that energy and jumped to a 9-4 record, suddenly looking like a team ready to accelerate its rebuild.
Video shows why Victor Wembanyama is a cheat code dunking on NBA players
Everything was pointing upward until the moment the franchise feared: a left calf strain that forced Wembanyama to the sidelines. The injury didn’t just interrupt a great start. It paused a season that was starting to feel historically important for San Antonio.
With expectations rising and the Western Conference tightening, the Spurs now find themselves balancing patience with urgency. Wembanyama has quickly become the centerpiece of everything they do, and losing him for even a few weeks dramatically changes their rhythm.
Wemby working on the sidelines after being ruled out 2-3 weeks with a calf strain
But the latest development has given fans something to smile about.
Wemby is back in motion
NBA insider Jared Weiss recently reported that Wembanyama was seen working out on the sidelines even after being officially ruled out for two to three weeks. For a player who could easily take the conservative route, the sight of him moving, stretching and staying engaged sends an encouraging message.
The footage doesn’t guarantee an early return, but it does suggest he’s handling the recovery process with intention. And considering how cautious teams have become with calf strains in recent years, staying active without rushing back is a positive sign.
The Spurs will still approach things carefully. The team’s upcoming schedule features difficult road games against the Nuggets, Timberwolves and Cavaliers, but it also includes a stretch that should help them stay afloat while their star heals. They proved as much with their 123-110 win over the Kings in their first outing without him.
A delicate race against the calendar
The league would love to have Wembanyama ready for the high-profile Christmas Day matchup against the Thunder. Still, the Spurs know calf issues can become far more dangerous if rushed. Recent Achilles injuries around the league have reminded everyone how quickly things can escalate.
Last season, Wembanyama was forced to miss extended time due to a deep vein thrombosis diagnosis that knocked him out of All-NBA contention. That history only adds more weight to the Spurs’ cautious approach.
Even so, his decision to stay active during recovery says plenty. It reflects his work ethic and his commitment to returning as soon as the medical team gives the green light. For now, Spurs fans can take comfort in this: Wemby looks eager to get back.And whenever he does, the season’s momentum may pick up right where he left it.
