San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in last year's draft, is sidelined with an ankle sprain and will miss the upcoming game against the Golden State Warriors along with the weekend games.

Wembanyama, who leads all rookies in scoring, rebounding, and blocks, is expected to make a return to the lineup on Monday.

His absence has been strongly felt by the Spurs, with the team recording a 0-6 losing streak in the games he has missed.

The NBA's new 65-game threshold for awards consideration does not apply to the Rookie of the Year award, alleviating any eligibility concerns for Wembanyama.

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