Wembanyama Upgraded to Questionable for Friday vs. Mavs — MVP Eligibility on the Line

Victor Wembanyama has been upgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks after sitting out Wednesday's game vs. Portland with a left rib contusion. His MRI showed a severe bruise but no fracture or cartilage damage.

The stakes couldn't be higher. Wembanyama needs to play at least 20 minutes in one of the Spurs' final two games to reach the 65-game minimum required for end-of-season awards. That means MVP. DPOY. All of it. The Spurs have clinched the 2-seed regardless, so this isn't about seeding — it's about legacy.

A fan who traveled all the way from Italy to see Wembanyama play missed him against Portland. Friday at home against Dallas is the target. The breathing can be affected by a rib bruise, so Wemby will be monitored right up until game time. But all signs point to him suiting up.