The Spurs phenom suffered a season-ending injury. A physician explains what deep vein thrombosis is, its causes and treatment, and Wembanyama's likely prognosis.

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama will likely miss the rest of the season because of deep vein thrombosis. What is it?

Wembanyama's clot was discovered, according to The Athletic's Sam Amick, because Wembanyama had experienced low energy throughout All-Star Weekend and the days that followed. Blood clots are rare in the NBA, but they do happen, and the outcomes for players who get them can vary wildly.

Victor Wembanyama, the reigning NBA rookie of the year, is out for the rest of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.

While it's unclear where Wembanyama's clot is located in the shoulder, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body:

All-Star Victor Wembanyama won’t be able to finish the rest of the NBA season due to deep vein thrombosis. What is this dangerous condition?

The San Antonio Spurs announced that All-Star big man Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. The condition was found after he returned from All-Star Weekend, the team said.

More to know about the blood-clotting condition that knocked Spurs star Victor Wembanyama out for the remainder of the season.

ESPN insider Shams Charania reported that Spurs center Victor Wembanyama will miss the rest of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder.

The San Antonio Spurs announced Thursday that Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the season for deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.

The blood clotting issue in the shoulder could be caused by repetitive motion or an injury. Hopefully it is an isolated incident.