San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been medically cleared to resume basketball activities after recovering from a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his shoulder, he confirmed to French newspaper L’Équipe on Monday.
“I’m officially cleared to return. … I’ll finally be able to play a bit of basketball again,” Wembanyama said, signaling his full availability for the 2025–26 NBA season.
According to a source familiar with the situation, the Spurs have also been informed of the clearance, and Wembanyama is expected to fully participate in training camp this fall. The team has not made a public statement yet, but this confirmation ends months of quiet concern surrounding the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year.
The nature of Wembanyama’s clot suggests it may have been a provoked DVT, possibly caused by anatomical factors such as compression of a blood vessel by a rib or muscle—a treatable condition seen in other athletes. The Spurs have not disclosed details of his diagnosis.
Wembanyama’s case mirrors other notable recoveries in sports, such as Serena Williams, who returned to dominance after multiple surgeries related to a clotting issue.
With this clearance, Spurs fans can now look forward to seeing their 7-foot-4 phenom back in action as San Antonio aims to take the next step in their rebuild.
