Report: Spurs' Victor Wembanyama 'Emotionally Doing Well' After Blood Clot Diagnosis

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is "emotionally doing well" after learning he is expected to miss the rest of the 2024-25 season following the diagnosis of a blood clot in his right shoulder, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Charania said Saturday night on ESPN's NBA Countdown that the Spurs "don't expect any long-term issues" with Wembanyama's health.

"They believe he will play next season," Charania added.

Charania reported earlier Saturday evening that longtime Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, who has not coached since suffering a stroke in November, was also expected to miss the rest of the season.

According to Charania, Popovich and Wembanyama "have been speaking frequently," and Popovich "has been very hands-on" with Wembanyama following his diagnosis.

Wembanyama was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis following his return to San Antonio from the 2025 NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 16, according to the Spurs.

Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson, who has led the team since Popovich was sidelined in November, told reporters Wembanyama underwent tests after telling medical staff "his arm didn't feel completely normal."

"The medical experts and the people that are smarter than everybody in the room have said and confirm that he'll be done this year and there is no concern for Victor's long-term health, personally, or anything related to his basketball activities," Johnson said while announcing Wembanyama's diagnosis Thursday, per ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Michael C. Wright.

Johnson added: "There is no reason to believe he won't be ready to go starting next season."

Wembanyama, who turned 21 in January, was leading the NBA in blocks per game for the second straight season at the time of his diagnosis. He will end his sophomore campaign having averaged 24.3 points and 11.0 rebounds through 46 games.