The NBA world received a heartbreaking update right out of the All-Star break when the San Antonio Spurs announced that Victor Wembanyama would be out for the season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.

With news Victor Wembanyama will miss the rest of the season, Es Baraheni takes a look at the new race for Defensive Player of the Year.

Victor Wembanyama’s season-ending injury means one NBA star might be due a historic pay rise. The 21-year-old was the clear front-runner for the coveted Defensive Player of the Year award

“Jaren Jackson Jr. would be eligible to sign a super max extension worth an extra $198M if he wins Defensive Player of the Year,” ESPN wrote on Instagram. “He is currently the favorite to win DPOY now that Victor Wembanyama is out for the season and ineligible for the NBA’s end-of-season awards.”

With Victor Wembanyama’s season-ending injury, Jackson’s path to a second DPOY award has become much clearer, making the financial implications even more significant. Jaren Jackson Jr., the ...

The San Antonio Spurs announced Thursday that star center Victor Wembanyama ... Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. (-110) is the early favorite in Wembanyama's absence, per FanDuel ...

Fanatics Sportsbook announced that even though Victor Wembanyama is out for the season and won't be eligible for Defensive Player of the Year, they will be paying his bets for this award as a winner.

Advertisement Put together, Anthony Davis’ adductor strain and Victor Wembanyama’s season ... seem to be the Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Evan Mobley ...

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