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San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama and Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg (Image via Getty)
Victor Wembanyama is expected to play for the San Antonio Spurs against the Brooklyn Nets on February 26, 2026. He is not listed on the NBA’s official injury report, which means he is available for the game.The Spurs go into this matchup in good form, and Wembanyama remains their main option on both ends. With no injury concerns, he is set to take on his usual role against Brooklyn.
Victor Wembanyama’s status for the Brooklyn Nets game (February 26, 2026)
The NBA injury report released at 1:45 p.m. ET lists Stephon Castle as questionable with left hip flexor tightness and Keldon Johnson as questionable with a left shoulder sprain. Mason Plumlee and several two-way players are also listed.Victor Wembanyama is not on the report. That usually means the player is available unless something changes close to game time.
As of now, he is expected to play.
Victor's Recent form and season numbers
Victor Wembanyama has been consistent this season, averaging in the mid-20s in scoring. In his last game against the Toronto Raptors, he had 12 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists in about 30 minutes. It was a quiet game for him, but there were no injury issues.The San Antonio Spurs are on a double-digit winning streak, and Wembanyama has been central to that run with his scoring, rebounding and defense.
He has also done well against the Nets in the past. In four career games against them, he has averaged 26.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.0 blocks.
San Antonio Spurs injury report
• Stephon Castle - Questionable (left hip flexor tightness) • Keldon Johnson - Questionable (left shoulder sprain) • Mason Plumlee - Out (return to competition reconditioning) • Harrison Ingram - Out (G League two-way) • David Jones Garcia - Out (G League two-way) • Emanuel Miller - Out (G League two-way)Wembanyama is not listed, so he is available.
Impact on San Antonio Spurs rotation
If Castle and Johnson both play, the Spurs will have more options to handle the ball and score on the wings. That takes some pressure off Wembanyama.If either of them is out, the team will rely more on Wembanyama, especially in half-court situations.
Brooklyn Nets injury report and lineup (February 26, 2026)
Brooklyn has most of its main players available. Some depth players are out due to G League assignments. • Tyson Etienne - Out (G League two-way) • Chaney Johnson - Out (G League two-way) • E.J. Liddell - Out (G League two-way) • Ben Saraf - Out (G League on assignment) • Josh Minott - Available (G League on assignment)The Nets are expected to use Nolan Traore and Egor Demin at guard.
Michael Porter Jr. leads the wings. The frontcourt includes Noah Clowney, Danny Wolf, Ochai Agbaji, Jalen Wilson and Josh Minott.
San Antonio Spurs vs Brooklyn Nets Key matchup breakdown (February 26, 2026)
| Matchup angle | Spurs side (2025-26) | Nets side (2025-26) | Why it matters |
| Primary interior scorer | Victor Wembanyama | Noah Clowney / Danny Wolf platoon | Nets need to limit him inside without leaving shooters open |
| Primary scoring wing | Keldon Johnson, if active | Michael Porter Jr. | Johnson’s availability affects defensive focus |
| Point guard creation | Stephon Castle, if active | Nolan Traore / Egor Demin | Guard play affects how often Wembanyama gets good looks |
What to expect in tonight's San Antonio Spurs vs Brooklyn Nets
Victor Wembanyama should play his normal minutes. The Spurs will use him in pick-and-roll, pick-and-pop and high-post sets.Also read: San Antonio Spurs vs Brooklyn Nets injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (February 26, 2026)Brooklyn is likely to use multiple defenders on him, including Clowney, Wolf and Minott. Even then, he remains the key player in this game. If he plays to his level, he can control the outcome.
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