Getty Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs, who was missing his first game of the season, greets Jeremy Sochan during game against Sacramento Kings in first half at Frost Bank Center on November 16, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. The San Antonio Spurs are primed to snap their six-year playoff drought after getting off to a 9-4 start in the 2025-26 season. Unfortunately, their chances of remaining competitive in the ruthless Western Conference have taken a significant blow, as news broke