According to The Athletic, Victor Wembanyama was informed Tuesday morning that his grandmother had passed away in France.

Basketball’s next phenom has the San Antonio Spurs contending for a championship. It’s all because of the shot he’s stopped shooting.

Saturday was our first true taste of what the future holds for the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. The two met for the first time this season in Ve

In praising the Spurs' "ethical basketball," Wembanyama made a statement that said as much about his team's progress as any opponent.

But on the very first night of the new NBA season in October, a scout watching San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama raised a proverbial white flag as the 21-year-old from France completed a 40-point highlight reel of body-contorting dunks, blocked shots, crossover dribbles and deep 3-pointers.

A Topps Dynasty Victor Wembanyama Autograph 1/1 card, covered in doodles drawn by the San Antonio Spurs star, will sell in Goldin’s December Elite Auction. As of Wednesday afternoon, bidding had reached $21,960, including buyer’s premium, with more than 17 days remaining. Bidding ends Jan. 3.

The All-Star center left his post-game news conference after informing reporters that he "lost somebody today."