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SAN ANTONIO, TX -FEBRUARY 1: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates a 112-103 win against the Orlando Magic at Frost Bank Center on February 1, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
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).
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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)