A sports doctor has argued that the NBA should not shorten its season despite a recent spate of high-profile injuries, including San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama's left arm injury on April 6, 2026.
Wembanyama suffered the injury during the first half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. He remained in the game for the remainder of the first half but did not return for the second half.
The doctor's comments come amid ongoing debate about the NBA's 82-game regular season schedule and its impact on player health. While injuries to stars like Wembanyama raise concerns, the medical expert maintains that reducing the number of games is not the solution.
