Is Victor Wembanyama playing tonight vs the New York Knicks? Latest update on the San Antonio Spurs star's injury report (February 28, 2026)

Victor Wembanyama will play for the San Antonio Spurs against the New York Knicks on March 1, 2026. He is not on the injury report and has no restrictions after earlier issues this season.The game will be played late on February 28 ET at Madison Square Garden. Both teams have their main players available, which sets up a strong matchup.San Antonio Spurs come into the game on a long winning run. The Spurs went 11-0 in February and now sit at 41-16, top of the Western Conference. They beat the Brooklyn Nets 126-110 in their last game and are 3-0 on this road trip.The Knicks have been uneven this season. They are around 15-12 in the East but are coming off a 127-98 win over Milwaukee. Their offense has worked, but their defense has not been consistent.This will be another meeting between Victor Wembanyama and Karl-Anthony Towns after their earlier game in the NBA Cup. San Antonio has relied on a deep rotation and team play during this stretch.Key players are available on both sides. The Spurs have Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, and Devin Vassell. The Knicks will have Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns. Most of the unavailable players are not part of the main rotation.Victor Wembanyama missed 12 games earlier in the season with a calf strain. He also had a knee issue in the previous game against the Knicks on December 31, 2025, but still scored 31 points before leaving.Tests showed no ligament damage. Since returning, he has played without any issues. He has been part of a Spurs defense ranked seventh in the league, with a 113.6 defensive rating.Victor Wembanyama and Towns will be the main matchup inside. Wembanyama has averaged more than 15 rebounds in past games against the Knicks.Fox’s speed will test New York’s perimeter defense, while Vassell provides shooting. San Antonio has also had contributions across the roster, including Julian Champagnie’s 26-point game against Brooklyn.Also read: San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (February 28, 2026)The Knicks will need to stay physical and defend well across all four quarters to keep pace.