Beyond Wembanyama, the Spurs might be without Charles Bassey once more as the center continues to doctor a bone bruise in his left knee, but a final status has yet to be determined. Chet Holmgren will also be unavailable, helping ease opposing size.

Not suiting up Friday

The San Antonio Spurs will face the Memphis Grizzlies without their star rookie Victor Wembanyama, who is out for the season due to illness. The Spurs, already dealing with multiple injuries, will be shorthanded against the Grizzlies.

Will not play Saturday

Victor Wembanyama was recently diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder, which sidelined him for the rest of the season.

Bassey (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against New Orleans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. Bassey will miss Tuesday's contest after exiting Sunday's loss to the Pelicans due to a left knee injury that has now been diagnosed as a bone bruise on his left knee.

Perhaps Victor Wembanyama is due for a pleasant surprise. After his sophomore campaign — on pace to be much stronger than his rookie season — was cut short with a deep vein thrombosis diagnosis in his right shoulder, the San Antonio Spurs' lacking center depth was even more exposed than previously known.

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Victor Wembanyama's season-ending injury has raised concerns, but many still hope for his full recovery. The 7-foot marvel from Paris, France, Victor Wembanyama has unexpectedly been sidelined for the remainder of this NBA season.

Rodeo Road Trip with a win over the Memphis Grizzlies was a much-needed dose of momentum for the San Antonio Spurs, but it was short lived.

Though it was expected, not having Victor Wembanyama Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies is going to make breaking that skid even tougher. Wembanyama has missed the Spurs' last five games after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.