One night changed the NBA MVP race in the worst way possible

One night of NBA action may have knocked two leading MVP candidates out of the race for good.

Social media reacts to Victor Wembanyama sidelined: 'Wemby might be injury prone and will never win a DPOY or MVP because of that'

This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Social media reacts to Victor Wembanyama sidelined: 'Wemby might be injury prone and will never win a DPOY or MVP bc of that' Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story:
Arizona Sports

NBA MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama expected to miss ‘a few weeks’ with Suns matchup coming up

Wembanyama was held to nine points and nine rebounds during the first matchup, which the Suns won, 130-118 on Nov. 2. Wembanyama underwent the MRI on Sunday, when he sat out of San Antonio’s victory against the Sacramento Kings.

NBA fans troll Victor Wembanyama for disappointing 9-point display in Spurs loss

Victor Wembanyama has started the 2025-26 NBA season as an MVP candidate. Going into Sunday's clash against the Phoenix Suns, Wemby and the San Antonio Spurs had a 5-0 record. The Frenchman's averages through those five wins were 30.
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Victor Wembanyama Has Chance To Be Biggest Underdog To Win NBA MVP Since Nikola Jokic In 2020-21

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA MVP odds have improved by 300%. He could become the biggest underdog to win since Jokic in 2020-21.
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