Report: Spurs C Victor Wembanyama cleared to return

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has recovered from the blood clot issue that prematurely ended his 2024-25 season, the French newspaper L'Equipe reported Monday.

"I'm officially cleared to return," Wembanyama told the publication. "It just happened -- I got the green light from the Spurs' medical staff. ... I'll finally be able to play a bit of basketball again."

Wembanyama underwent surgery in March after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.

ESPN reported in May that Wembanyama was expected to be back on the court by the start of training camp and a full-go in time for the regular season.

The 21-year-old Frenchman averaged 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and an NBA-leading 3.8 blocked shots in 46 starts in 2024-25.

Named the unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year in 2023-24, the 7-foot-3 Wembanyama competed in his first All-Star Game in 2024-25.

The Spurs selected Wembanyama first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. In parts of two seasons, he is averaging 22.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.7 blocked shots in 117 games (all starts). He also has made 270 3-pointers.

--Field Level Media