According to The Athletic, Victor Wembanyama was informed Tuesday morning that his grandmother had passed away in France.

In praising the Spurs' "ethical basketball," Wembanyama made a statement that said as much about his team's progress as any opponent.

The NBA Cup final features the Spurs against the Knicks in Las Vegas. Victor Wembanyama is back for the Spurs after an injury, ready to play any role needed. Despite his eagerness to start, the team is carefully managing his minutes.

Victor Wembanyama drew attention during the NBA Cup final buildup after being spotted doing sideline work with Bismack Biyombo.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs recently did something only one other team in the NBA has managed this season. They beat the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder have been spectacular to start the 2025-26 campaign,

And that's perfectly fine. In fact, the NBA probably loves Wembanyama's one-sided bickering with Holmgren. And hopes the other party joins in sooner or later. After all, NBA fans love its theatrics almost as much as it loves the actual games being played.

"When I come back on the court, I think it will be me," Wembanyama said when asked who the best player in the NBA is.

Stan Van Gundy on wants a new nickname for Victor Wembanyama, not ‘The Alien’: “The only thing is, in the current political environment, you gotta watch that word. They deport those. We do not want Victor Wembanyama deported. Let’s go with a different nickname.” Thoughts?… pic.twitter.com/a69156SPxb