A sports doctor has argued that the NBA should not shorten its season in response to a recent spate of player injuries, including a notable incident involving San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama.
Wembanyama suffered a left arm injury during the first half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 6, 2026, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. He remained in the game for the first half but did not return for the second half. The doctor, speaking on condition of anonymity, suggested that reducing the number of games would not address the root causes of injuries and could have negative consequences for the league's revenue and player development.
