Victor Wembanyama Suffers Knee Hyperextension but Expects Quick Return

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama experienced a hyperextended left knee during Wednesday’s home game against the New York Knicks but does not expect to miss additional time on the court.

The injury occurred with 10:32 remaining as Wembanyama attempted to secure an offensive rebound and landed awkwardly. After staying down momentarily, teammate Stephon Castle assisted him to his feet, and Wembanyama, reassuring fans, stated, "I’m fine. I’m fine." He then hobbled to the locker room and later returned to the bench, although he did not re-enter the match.

Following the Spurs’ narrow 134-132 victory, Wembanyama confirmed plans for medical testing on Thursday but expressed confidence about his recovery. "I expect to be back for the next game," he said. "I was confident and very close to returning before being held back. It’s just a hyperextension, so hopefully, it’s minimal. We still need to complete the tests to be sure everything is OK."

Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson commented on the situation, saying, "It’s reassuring to see him able to walk off and sit with his teammates after the incident."

Before his injury, Wembanyama had recorded 31 points and 13 rebounds across 24 minutes of play, with the Spurs trailing 102-96 at that time. Over 21 games this season, the center is averaging 24.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. He was previously sidelined for 12 games due to a left calf strain between November 16 and December 10 and subsequently returned on a restricted minutes schedule before rejoining the starting lineup last weekend.