Victor Wembanyama twists ankle again but stays in game for Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs center, rolled his left ankle during a game against the Sacramento Kings on November 6, 2026. This marks the second consecutive game he has sustained an ankle injury but continued to play without leaving the court for an extended period. After flexing his ankle briefly, he scored points and finished the game with 30 points and 14 rebounds in 26 minutes. Wembanyama commented on his ability to recover quickly, attributing it to his rigorous training and flexibility work. Devin Vassell also had a notable performance, scoring 19 points after a disappointing outing against Dallas earlier in the week.
- •Wembanyama scored 30 points and grabbed 14 rebounds against the Kings.
- •He previously sustained an ankle injury in the game against Dallas.
- •Wembanyama attributed his resilience to extensive training and flexibility.
- •Devin Vassell rebounded with 19 points after a poor performance against Dallas.
- •The Spurs secured a 124-109 victory in Sacramento.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs' Victor Wembanyama bounces back again from twisted ankle
"The 7-foot-4 center rolled his ankle but stayed in the game Friday night in Sacramento after stepping on an opponent's foot for the second game in a row.
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