Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama has been named the Western Conference’s Defensive Player of the Month for a third straight time. After winning the award for January and February, Wembanyama has also claimed it for March, the NBA announced today (via Twitter).
For what it’s worth, these Spurs are determined to head into the playoffs winning as many games as they can, building on their success and trying to stay motivated along the way.
An exciting conversation popped up during the HalfTime show of the San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors game on April 1, 2026, where a noted journalist named the player who he thought should win the DPOY, MVP, and Most Improved honors this year.
Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs’ rising star, is not just dominating on the court; he’s also making waves off of it with his bold statements. Just last month, he confidently laid out three compelling reasons for his MVP candidacy, sparking a lively debate throughout the league.
Victor Wembanyama is on one. He dropped 41 points for the second straight game, adding 18 rebounds and three blocks as the Spurs beat the Warriors, 127-113.
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
If I wanted to make this post as short as possible, I would simply direct you to my last article covering the Spurs’ win over Chicago, as superficially these two games have some striking similarities.
Victor Wembanyama’s got his focus dialed in: Bolstering his MVP bid. Taking on the injury-riddled Warriors, the 7 ‘5 superstar showed no mercy, as he went on to create an all-time Spurs record.
Steve Kerr believes Victor Wembanyama has taken a major step forward, saying the 22-year-old no longer looks like a young player on the court. The San Antonio Spurs star continues to evolve rapidly, turning potential into consistent dominance.
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
Coming off a season-high 41-point game, Wemby picked up right where he left off with an identical scoring line in a blowout victory over Golden State on Wednesday night.
Victor Wembanyama matched his season-high with 41 points and had a game-high 18 rebounds in a record-setting performance, propelling the San Antonio Spurs to a 127-113 romp over the short-handed Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night in San Francisco.
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to their 10th straight victory after walloping the Golden State Warriors, 127-113, at Chase Center on Wednesday.
Victor Wembanyama is quite the sight to behold. Standing at 7’4”, the Frenchman is one of the most imposing figures to ever set foot on an NBA court, and has hit the ground running in his NBA career.