On Saturday afternoon, the San Antonio Spurs will play the Charlotte Hornets (at home) in Texas.
The Spurs are coming off a 136-131 loss to the Denver Nuggets (without Victor Wembanyama).
Victor Wembanyama’s Final Injury Status For Hornets
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 23: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs flexes against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena on February 23, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
For Saturday’s game, the team has announced that he will be back in the starting lineup.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Victor Wembanyama (ankle) available to play Saturday.”
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 01: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs attempts a layup during the third quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Wembanyama is in the middle of his third season as an NBA player.
He is averaging 24.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.0 blocks per contest while shooting 50.6% from the field and 36.0% from three-point range in 51 games.
The NBA wrote (on March 8): “From French teenage prodigy to Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, and now one of the league’s brightest shining superstars… Victor Wembanyama’s path has been nothing short of remarkable.”
GettySAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 6: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks past Bennedict Mathurin #9 of the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Frost Bank Center on March 6, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
Spurs This Season
GettySAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 12: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs greets Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets at the end of the game at Frost Bank Center on March 12, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
The Spurs have been unable to return to the NBA playoffs since 2019.
That said, their luck will change this year, as they are the second seed in the Western Conference with a 48-18 record in 66 games.
Over their last ten games, the Spurs have gone 8-2 (and they are 25-7 at home in San Antonio).
Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot wrote: “Dylan Harper will miss his 12th game of the season with the right calf contusion. Harper has played in 16 straight games before having to miss today. The 65-game limit isn’t required for rookie awards like All-Rookie teams.”
GettySAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 12: Mitch Johnson head coach of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after a foul called on Dylan Harper #2 against Denver Nuggets in the first half at Frost Bank Center on March 12, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
Hornets Ahead Of Spurs Clash
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – JANUARY 29: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets goes to the basket with the ball past P.J. Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter at American Airlines Center on January 29, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
The Hornets are the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 32-33 record in 65 games.
They have won two in a row (and eight out of their last ten).
Victor Wembanyama’s Final Injury Status Announced For Hornets-Spurs Game