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Wemby's back. Kyrie and Tatum want to be back. Injuries were a talking point at NBA media days
Victor Wembanyama returns after a career-threatening health scare while Kyrie Irving and Jayson Tatum recover from major injuries with no firm return dates.
- On Monday, September 29, 2025, Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs All-Star center, was cleared this summer after a deep vein thrombosis scare and trained intensively for opening night.
- Injuries are already a major story at NBA media days, with Kyrie Irving and Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum awaiting clearances but progressing after serious injuries.
- For Haliburton and Lillard, both don't plan to play again until next season; Lillard said, `I don't plan on it` and Haliburton is recovering but helping the team off the court.
- Only five months removed from his Achilles tear, Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics' forward, is back on the floor doing workouts and said it felt really good to be on the court again.
- Irving said `We saw a few star players get hurt this year that meant a lot to their team`, noting players' mutual support, while Jalen Williams said `I got my work in, for sure` using creative rehab with trainers.
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Portland Press HeraldJayson Tatum among NBA stars dealing with injury to start season
Victor Wembanyama will make his return, while Kyrie Irving and Tatum are rehabbing to play.
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Wemby's back. Kyrie and Tatum want to be back. Injuries were a talking point at NBA media days
Victor Wembanyama is back in action for the Spurs after recovering from deep vein thrombosis. Kyrie Irving and Jayson Tatum are also on the mend, though their return dates remain uncertain.
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