The San Antonio Spurs received troublesome news on Monday. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Victor Wembanyama is dealing with a left calf strain. The expectation is that the star center will be out for a few weeks.
With Wembanyama missing Sunday's 123-110 victory vs. the Sacramento Kings, the Spurs inserted former Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet into the starting lineup. The eight-year veteran responded with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and a game-high three blocks in the win.
A sprained ankle prevented Kornet from playing in six of San Antonio's first 13 tilts. However, when available, he has proven why John Hollinger, the former vice president of basketball operations for the Memphis Grizzlies, labeled his signing one of the smartest moves made this offseason.