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Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff Writer
DALLAS — Rookie of the Year candidate Victor Wembanyama was a late scratch for Saturday night’s game after spraining his right ankle when he stepped on a ballboy during his pregame warmup, according to a San Antonio Spurs spokesman.
Wembanyama had the ankle re-taped, but the Spurs decided to sit him out against the Dallas Mavericks after further evaluating his ankle.
Wembanyama sat out Tuesday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks because of soreness in his right ankle. He played 22 minutes in Thursday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls, and coach Gregg Popovich said during his pregame availability that the plan was for Wembanyama to be on a minutes restriction again.
Wembanyama, the No. 1 overall pick, is averaging 18.5 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game. He has played in all but three games this season.