PARIS (AP) — With Victor Wembanyama as the focal point, France head coach Vincent Collet announced an extended list of 19 players on Thursday, May 16, for his preliminary roster for the Paris 2024 Olympics. San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (AP/File photo) Fresh off winning the NBA Rookie of...
Victor Wembanyama had a year like no rookie in NBA history. San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is NBA's Rookie of the Year. (AP/File photo) Others scored more points, others grabbed more rebounds, others had more blocks, others made more steals. But never had there been a player who, in Year 1...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half and had a crucial block on Herb Jones’ shot in the final seconds to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-109 victory over the reeling New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, April 5. Victor Wembanyama delivers in...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Sensational San Antonio rookie Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points and grabbed 20 rebounds to help the Spurs withstand a stunning 61-point performance from New York's Jalen Brunson in a 130-126 NBA overtime victory over the Knicks on Friday, March 29. Victor Wembanyama of the...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic dominated rookie Victor Wembanyama in a big-man battle as NBA champion Denver defeated San Antonio on Friday, March 15, while Zion Williamson powered New Orleans over the Los Angeles Clippers. Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic scored 31 points on 13-of-19...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Victor Wembanyama posted an epic NBA triple-double with 27 points, 14 rebounds and 10 blocked shots on Monday, Feb. 11, to power San Antonio to a 122-99 victory at Toronto. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs grabs a rebound from Bruce Brown and Immanuel Quickley of...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- French rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs has been an NBA souvenir sales star according to mid-season rankings released on Tuesday, Jan. 30, by the league. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs (AFP/File photo) The 20-year-old 7-foot-4 (2.24m) center...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Top NBA Draft pick Victor Wembanyama and 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero are among the players named on Tuesday, Jan. 30, to compete in next month's NBA Rising Stars tournament. San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (left) and Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid became only the ninth player in NBA history to score 70 points or more in a single game as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 133-123, on Monday, Jan. 22. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers reach...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Jayson Tatum drained a go-ahead layup then drilled a dagger three-pointer as the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 127-120, in overtime on Wednesday, Jan. 10, in a battle of the NBA's best teams. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics scores past Nickeil...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Milwaukee Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 44 points, held off the San Antonio Spurs 125-121 on Thursday, Jan. 4, despite another stellar performance from Victor Wembanyama on his 20th birthday. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with teammates after scoring...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Jayson Tatum scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown added 24 to lead the NBA-best Boston Celtics over San Antonio 134-101 on Sunday, Dec. 31, stretching their win streak to six games. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics shoots over Malaki Branham (left) and Jeremy Sochan of the San...
