Victor Wembanyama

Five things we learned from Victor Wembanyama's '60 Minutes' interview, including why he loves going barefoot

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama recently sat down for an extensive television broadcast to discuss his professional journey. During the discussion, the standout athlete addressed his careful…

Nov 2

Victor Wembanyama on 60 Minutes: Spurs star explains why 'villain' label didn't bother him during NBA Finals

During a television interview scheduled for this coming Sunday, San Antonio standout Victor Wembanyama addressed his transition from a fan favorite to an adversarial figure during the most recent…

Oct 29

Highlights: Spurs rally behind Victor Wembanyama in win over the Jazz

The San Antonio Spurs secured their third consecutive victory by defeating the Utah Jazz in an overtime contest. Victor Wembanyama led the effort with a dominant performance of 36 points and 14…

Oct 29

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs have plenty to figure out after 0-2 start

The San Antonio Spurs are looking for answers following an opening pair of losses, concluding with a 114-110 defeat at the Moody Center. Star player Victor Wembanyama noted that costly mistakes undid…

Oct 24

Rockets' Amen Thompson blocks Victor Wembanyama at rim in final seconds as Spurs fall to 0-2

The Houston Rockets secured a tight victory over their division rivals, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 in a physical contest. A crucial game-saving block by Amen Thompson against Victor…

Oct 24

Victor Wembanyama on his dismal opening night performance vs. OKC: 'This is not the sport I like right here'

The San Antonio Spurs' season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder was a struggle for Victor Wembanyama, who shot 1 of 13 from the field during the 104-116 loss. Despite recording 12 points, 13…

7-foot-3 Aday Mara had eye-opening NBA debut as Thunder hold Victor Wembanyama to career-worst game

Oklahoma City secured a 116-104 victory over San Antonio on Tuesday, marking a rematch of the Western Conference finals. Rookie Aday Mara, a 7-foot-3 former Michigan player drafted 12th overall, made…

Victor Wembanyama leads USA TODAY's top 25 NBA players under 25

As the 2026-27 basketball schedule tips off following the New York Knicks claiming the 2026 title, media outlets are shifting focus toward the upcoming generation of athletes. USA TODAY Sports has…

Who has the edge? MVP candidates Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander face off

Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in San Antonio. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 32 points, six rebounds, four assists, three…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder shut down Victor Wembanyama to roll past Spurs on opening night

Oklahoma City defeated San Antonio 116-104 on Tuesday night to start the 2026-27 season at the Frost Bank Center. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points, added 5 rebounds, and recorded 4 assists,…

Grading every NBA rookie extension: Evaluating new contracts for Victor Wembanyama, Keyonte George, more

The NBA’s Oct. 19 deadline saw six 2023 first‑round picks lock in five‑year rookie extensions. Victor Wembanyama secured a $252 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs, while Brandon Miller agreed to…

Oct 19

Bold predictions for 2026-27 NBA season: Victor Wembanyama double dips, a Knicks letdown, huge trades, more

The 2026-27 NBA season kicks off with a star-studded Opening Day, featuring a rare 3 p.m. ET tip-off between Boston and Detroit, followed by high-profile matchups like the Knicks hosting the Sixers…

Oct 19

NBA storylines to watch in 2026-27: Can the 76ers sacrifice? Is Victor Wembanyama unstoppable?

The Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2026-27 NBA season with a radical new offensive identity, one that forces their two biggest stars to adapt in ways neither has before. Early preseason data shows Joel…

Oct 19

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs were shown lots of love in the new GM survey

The NBA’s general manager survey has crowned Victor Wembanyama as the frontrunner for both Defensive Player of the Year and MVP honors in the 2026-27 season, marking him as the most dominant center…

Oct 18

NBA Vegas preseason power rankings: Thunder ranked No. 1, ahead of Victor Wembanyama's Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder top Yahoo Sports’ NBA preseason power rankings with an +8.1 rating, edging out the San Antonio Spurs (+7.4), who feature the league’s most hyped prospect in Victor…

Oct 15

Austin Reaves’ gushing Victor Wembanyama praise rubs Lakers fans wrong

Lakers guard Austin Reaves sparked controversy among fans by publicly praising San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama in a recent NBA video feature. When asked who deserved recognition, Reaves…

Oct 15

Spurs favorites to win NBA title, Victor Wembanyama dominates player categories in 2026-27 GM survey

The San Antonio Spurs have emerged as the clear favorites to claim the 2026-27 NBA championship, according to a survey of league general managers who overwhelmingly backed the team at 50%. The Spurs…

Oct 15

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WNBA

Who Victor Wembanyama and NBA stars predicted would win WNBA MVP

A’ja Wilson’s dominance in the WNBA was so pronounced that even NBA stars predicted her historic fifth MVP award long before the season began. The Las Vegas Aces forward led the league in scoring…

Oct 13

Victor Wembanyama isn’t shutting out American media, but he may be done talking about NBA Finals loss

Victor Wembanyama’s offseason media strategy has sparked debate after a recent Hoop Collective podcast clip suggested he was limiting interviews with American outlets. While initial reports claimed…

Oct 7

NBA star Wembanyama trains with French rugby club

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama recently spent part of his summer off-season training with French second-tier rugby club Provence to build physical and mental strength. Accompanied by…

Oct 6

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Rugby

NBA star Wembanyama trains with French rugby club

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama recently spent part of his off-season training with French rugby club Provence, highlighting the strong team unity and rigorous physical conditioning he…

Oct 6

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NFL

Victor Wembanyama will "never" promote gambling

While many sports leagues and athletes readily accept lucrative partnerships to endorse wagering businesses, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has firmly rejected the practice. In a recent…

Oct 3

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Victor Wembanyama said no to gambling money. In today’s NBA, that feels radical

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama recently stated during a team practice that he will never enter into a partnership with a sports betting company, calling it sad that certain athletes choose…

Oct 2

Victor Wembanyama calls out NBA players promoting gambling: ‘Very sad’

During a media session following the San Antonio Spurs training camp, Victor Wembanyama stated he would never partner with sports betting companies, calling such promotions unfortunate. The young…

Oct 2

Victor Wembanyama speaks out against NBA players promoting betting, prediction markets: 'I will never do that'

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama recently stated that he will never accept partnership offers from gambling or prediction market enterprises, calling it disheartening that certain athletes…

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‘It’s very sad’: Spurs’ Wembanyama rules out sports betting endorsements

San Antonio Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama stated following a recent training camp session that he will completely avoid any partnerships with sports gambling platforms. The rising basketball star…

Victor Wembanyama appears to slam LeBron James after Polymarket deal

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama strongly condemned gambling sponsorships during a media session at training camp, stating that he refuses to promote such operations and finds it…

Victor Wembanyama takes strong stand against promoting sports betting

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama recently stated that he refuses to serve as a brand ambassador for gambling companies, calling the promotion of sports betting by fellow athletes unfortunate.…

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