A sports doctor has argued that the NBA should not shorten its season despite a recent spate of high-profile injuries, including one to San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.
Wembanyama grabbed his left arm 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 rest of the half but did not return for the second half.
The doctor, speaking in an article published November 6, 2026, said that reducing the number of games would not necessarily prevent injuries and that other factors such as load management and player conditioning are more critical.
