Victor Wembanyama is out for the season with a shoulder injury. The San Antonio Spurs announced the sidelining of their star center due to deep vein thrombosis diagnosis, a type of blood clot. Speculation began when Wembanyama didn't show at a shootaround in Austin.

Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs' 7-foot 3-inch phenom, was sidelined after doctors discovered a dangerous blood clot in his right shoulder, the league announced Thursday.

The Spurs are signaling optimism, with a team source telling The Athletic that Wembanyama is expected to be fully healthy and ready at the start of training camp in October. Per the team source, Wembanyama had been experiencing low energy in recent weeks, which initially caused concern.