Victor Wembanyama, a rising star in the NBA, has been sidelined for the remainder of the 2024-25 season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder, a condition known as deep vein thrombosis. The Spurs, who recently acquired De’Aaron Fox for a playoff push, will miss Wembanyama’s defensive prowess as he was leading the league in blocks. While frequent flying was initially a concern, doctors believe Wembanyama’s condition was likely caused by repetitive motion in his shooting arm and are optimistic about his recovery for the next season.
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The Sixers have waived Ricky Council IV, opening up a roster spot and avoiding the guarantee of his $2.2 million salary for the 2025-26 season. Council, an undrafted free agent who played 73 games last season, struggled with shot selection and rebounding, leading to criticism from head coach Nick Nurse, while the team now has 13 standard contracts. Want More Context? 🔎
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