Victor Wembanyama Expected to Miss Rest of N.B.A. Season Because of Blood Clot

French star and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the season with a blood clot in his right shoulder, the San Antonio Spurs announced Thursday.

The team said it discovered a deep vein thrombosis — a blood clot — upon Wembanyama’s return from All-Star weekend in San Francisco, and a team source said he is expected to make a full recovery for the start of next season.

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It’s a stunning and scary blow to the league’s fastest-rising star and his team. Players were notified Thursday morning before shootaround for a game in Austin, Texas, against the Phoenix Suns.

“It’s been a little bit

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