Victor Wembanyama is the recipient of the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy as the 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year.

Wembanyama is the third player to earn the honor with the San Antonio Spurs, joining David Robinson (1989-90) and Tim Duncan (1997-98).

Wembanyama received all 99 first-place votes from a media panel, making him the first unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year since Karl-Anthony Towns in the 2015-16 season.

In the 2023-24 regular season, Wembanyama led all rookies in points, rebounds and blocks per game, in addition to ranking fourth in assists and second in steals per game.  He is the second rookie to lead all NBA players in blocks per game in a season, joining Manute Bol (1985-86).  Wembanyama and Bol are also the only two rookies to lead the NBA in total blocks in a season since blocks were first recorded in the 1973-74 season.     

Wembanyama became the first player to average at least 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks in fewer than 30 minutes per game in a season.  He is also the first player to have at least 1,500 points, 700 rebounds, 250 assists, 250 blocks and 100 three-pointers made in a season.

The NBA Paris Games 2025 will take place between the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers on January 23 and 25, the league announced on Monday.

This will be the third and fourth games in Paris for the Spurs, though they have not played in France since 2006.

The Pacers have never played in France. 

The San Antonio Spurs do not see Trae Young as a fit next to Victor Wembanyama, sources told Kurt Helin of NBC Sports.

Helin adds that the Spurs could be interested in Dejounte Murray instead.

The Hawks are likely to trade one of either Young or Murray this summer, according to reports. 

The Spurs could also pursue Chris Paul in free agency.

The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Defensive Player of the Year. The finalists are Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat, Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves and rookie Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs.

Gobert is a three-time winner of the Defensive Player of the Year. He took home the award in 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2020-21 while playing for the Utah Jazz.

Adebayo is a first-time finalist. Wembanyama is also a finalist for 2023-24 Rookie of the Year.

The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Rookie of the Year. The finalists are Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs.

Holmgren was drafted at the 2022 NBA Draft, but missed the entire 2022-23 due to a foot injury. Under NBA rules, any player who hasn't appeared in an NBA game is considered a rookie. Holmgren was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month in November and December.

Wembanyama was selected first overall by the Spurs at the 2023 NBA Draft. Wembanyama won the Western Conference Rookie of the Month award in January, February and March.

Miller was drafted second overall by the Hornets at the 2023 NBA Draft. Miller won Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month in January, February and March.

The San Antonio Spurs could pursue Chris Paul if he becomes a free agent this offseason.

Paul's $30 million salary for the 24-25 season with the Golden State Warriors is non-guaranteed.

The Spurs struggled at point guard for most of Victor Wembanyama's rookie season, initially deploying Jeremy Sochan at the position in the starting lineup. San Antonio was far more effective with Tre Jones at the position.

San Antonio Spurs rookie big man Victor Wembanyama is excited for the future. That includes both the short and long-term.

The 7-foot-4 rookie said he "maybe" surpassed expectations as a rookie. Wembanyama said a goal is to be more consistent next season, as he cited Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo as players who "respond to every game".

When asked about his improvement throughout his rookie season, the Spurs big man said he thinks he has lots of room to improve.

"I think in terms of the evolution between my first match and my prime, I'm at 15% of my ability today," Wembanyama said.

In the near term, Wembanyama said he's excited to get back to his home country of France, including "food I miss". He's also excited for this summer's Olympics in Paris.

"It's going to be huge," Wembanyama said about being a part of French national team. "When I'm on the pitch, I'll give 200%, as I do every time I wear this shirt. It's going to be amazing, and I'm going to be there, like a kid, enjoying the moment."

Brandon Miller and Victor Wembanyama have been named the NBA's Rookies of the Month for March.

Miller averaged 18.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists for the Charlotte Hornets.

Wembanyama averaged 23.2 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.8 blocks for the San Antonio Spurs. 

Miller and Wembanyama each won the award previously in January and February. 

Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan will miss the rest of the season, the San Antonio Spurs announced on Monday.

Vassell underwent an MRI that revealed a stress reaction in his right foot.

Vassell averaged 19.5 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds on the season.

Sochan is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle.

Sochan will finish the season averaging 11.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. 

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was fined $25,000 for throwing the ball into the stands at the conclusion of Friday's game. Wembanyama and the Spurs defeated the New York Knicks in overtime and the rookie center threw the ball into the stands in celebration of the victory.

Wembanyama had 40 points, 20 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block in leading the Spurs to the upset victory. The 40 points set a new career-high for the Spurs rookie, while the 20 rebounds tied his career-best. Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 61 points for the Knicks in the loss.