With the Olympics in Paris, there is pressure on France to medal, and Victor Wembanyama feels that responsibility.

San Antonio Spurs basketball star Victor Wembanyama swapped the court for the chessboard on Sunday (July 20) as he inaugurated the first mixed chess-basketball tournament in his hometown of Le ...

After introducing Hoop Gambit, a tournament combining basketball with chess, 21-year-old Victor Wembanyama is eager for more ...

If there were any similarities to draw between basketball and chess, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama found them all.

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs ' Victor Wembanyama hosted the "Hoops Gambit" in his home city of Le Chesnay, France, which featured a day of chess and a basketball tournament for fans of all ages.

Victor Wembanyama Makes Tough Personal Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Last summer, one of the most thrilling sports moments was Victor Wembanyama making his debut for team France ...

Knicks Land Victor Wembanyama's French Teammate During Free Agency originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It has been a busy offseason thus far for the New York Knicks as thy try to upgrade their ...

Victor Wembanyama has been at NBA Summer League and spoke to French reporter Maxime Aubin to confirm that he’s been cleared to return to basketball. AP “Phew, I’m finally going to be able to ...

Victor Wembanyama's rise to stardom over his first few years in the NBA has been quick. Even before getting drafted first overall by the Spurs, Wembanyama's legend grew by the day.

Victor Wembanyama has been completing side quests and working on his game all while staying grounded amid NBA chaos. The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most talked-about teams this offseason.

Notably, Wembanyama and Yabusele were Olympic teammates with France last summer, so this move would likely delight Wemby. Beyond that, Yabusele’s basketball fit with the Spurs is clear.