Spurs, Wembanyama driven to complete mission

San Antonio is determined to bounce back after falling short in the 2026 NBA Finals, and Victor Wembanyama says the work this offseason is all part of that “mission.” Speaking Monday at Spurs media day, the 7-foot-4 center described sleepless nights and difficult emotions tied to the loss to the New York Knicks, adding that he can’t judge the impact of his preparation “because it’s not over.” He trained in Paris with teammates in August and later worked with French rugby club Provence Rugby in Aix-en-Provence to build lower-body strength and improve contact absorption.