Wemby's MRI came back clean — just a bruise, no fracture.

Victor Wembanyama's MRI on his left rib came back clean — severe bruise, no fracture. The Spurs star was hurt in a collision with Paul George during Monday's game against the 76ers and has been upgraded to questionable for Friday's matchup against Dallas.

Here's why this matters beyond just one game: Wembanyama needs to log at least 20 minutes in one of San Antonio's final two regular-season games to remain eligible for both MVP and Defensive Player of the Year. The NBA's 65-game rule requires players to hit the games-played threshold, and Wemby is right on the edge.

The Spurs have been the story of the season — 60 wins and the fastest rebuild in modern NBA history, built around the 20-year-old alien from France. Wemby missing the awards because of a rib bruise in a meaningless late-season game would be one of the most frustrating outcomes imaginable. San Antonio will likely give him just enough minutes Friday to clear the bar.