Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out for the rest of the NBA season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the team announced Thursday. The shocking news will have a far-reaching impact on the second half of the NBA season.

Following a big Spurs victory vs. the Suns, Victor Wembanyama sent a short, yet meaningful message to this teammates.

The Spurs are signaling optimism, with a team source telling The Athletic that Wembanyama is expected to be fully healthy and ready at the start of training camp in October. Per the team source, Wembanyama had been experiencing low energy in recent weeks, which initially caused concern.