Spurs list Victor Wembanyama as doubtful for tomorrow’s game vs. Suns in Austin due to an illness.

But the Phoenix superstar says he's not yet ready to label the Frenchman as the next 'face of the NBA' without a clear definition of what that role means.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has an illness and is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Suns, the first game of a back-to-back that will be played in Austin.

De'Aaron Fox scored 11 straight points in the final three minutes and finished with 26 as San Antonio beat the Phoenix Suns 120-109 Thursday night, hours after learning Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was done for the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant told reporters that San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama is "on the right path" to being one of the greatest basketball players ever seen, as relayed by Tom Petrini of Silver & Black Coffee Hour.

The Phoenix Suns returned from the NBA All-Star break and lost their fourth straight game to the San Antonio Spurs, 120-109, on Thursday. The Spurs beat the Suns without their All-Star big Victor Wembanyama (right shoulder/blood clot),

The San Antonio Spurs play against the Phoenix Suns in an NBA game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

De’Aaron Fox scored 11 straight points in the final three minutes and finished with 26 as San Antonio beat the Phoenix Suns 120-109 Thursda

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs posts up on Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

The troubles continue for the Phoenix Suns. The Suns were taken down by the San Antonio Spurs without Victor Wembanyama on Thursday night, and fans were shaking their heads afterward. As noted by Hoop Central on X,

The Phoenix Suns (26-28) hit the road to play Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (23-29) at Moody Center on Thursday,. Game time is 9:30 PM ET.The Spurs head into this contest