Victor Wembanyama
February 2026
Wembanyama drew attention for his competitive approach in the All-Star format, showing visible frustration in defeat and vowing to restore intensity to the exhibition spectacle through effort and defensive commitment. He defended possessions aggressively and played with playoff-level energy, influencing teammates to raise effort levels. His attitude reignited debate around All-Star competitiveness and reinforced his growing leadership influence within the league.
Dillon Brooks
February 2026
Brooks received an automatic one-game suspension without pay after his 16th technical foul of the season, per NBA rules. The 16th technical was assessed during Phoenix’s loss to Oklahoma City. League policy triggers a one-game ban at 16, then one additional game for every two techs thereafter. He will miss the road game at San Antonio on Feb. 19.
Mitch Johnson
January 2026
Johnson will coach one of the All-Star teams after leading the Spurs to a 33-16 start and the second-best record in the West. Eligibility rules blocked Daigneault because he coached the previous year’s All-Star; Johnson’s December recognition and San Antonio’s first-half record secured the nod.
Kevin Durant
January 2026
Durant moved to 10th all-time with 2,291 made 3-pointers, passing Vince Carter. He hit the record-breaking three in the first quarter and finished with 24 points as Houston lost 111-99, with Paul George next on the list ahead.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
January 2026
Antetokounmpo praised Wembanyama as the league’s future but stressed health, after Wembanyama briefly left following a knee-to-knee collision and ongoing concerns about how often he hits the floor. The focus is injury prevention and adapting style under physical targeting, with Wembanyama describing the mental shift from protecting to accepting contact, while Giannis explained how experience and strength helped him stay efficient and upright over time.
Jaylen Brown
January 2026
Brown was fined $35,000 for public criticism of officiating after Boston’s 100-95 defeat to San Antonio. The NBA cited remarks made to media and on social platforms postgame, applying league rules that penalise public attacks on referees and officiating integrity.
Rudy Gobert
January 2026
Gobert was suspended one game without pay after reaching six Flagrant Foul points for the season, triggered by a Flagrant 1 late vs the Spurs. Under the NBA flagrant-point system, exceeding five points causes an automatic suspension; his latest Flagrant 1 pushed him over the threshold, activating the one-game ban.
Victor Wembanyama
January 2026
Victor Wembanyama returned from left knee soreness, came off the bench with a minutes restriction, and scored 30 points in 21 minutes in a narrow Spurs loss. Spurs staff said medical and coaching groups agreed he was ready, but will keep daily monitoring and careful load management. The plan is to avoid short stop-start appearances and protect longer-term availability.
Victor Wembanyama
January 2026
Victor Wembanyama will miss another game due to left knee soreness after hyperextending the knee against New York. San Antonio ruled him out versus Portland, adding to his missed games total this season. The Spurs are giving him more recovery time after he avoided major damage on Wednesday. With the 65-game threshold for major awards in play, additional absences could affect eligibility if he approaches the maximum allowed missed games.
