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Spurs shut down Victor Wembanyama over blood clot in shoulder

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the reminder of the season with a deep vein thrombosis in right shoulder, the team announced Thursday.

The Spurs said in a statement that the condition was discovered after Wembanyama returned to San Antonio after the All-Star Game.

A thrombosis is a form of a blood clot. The Spurs believe it is an isolated issue for Wembanyama.