The Victor Wembanyama era begins.
While the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft participated in both Summer League and preseason, Wembanyama will make his official debut on Wednesday when the Spurs open their 2023-24 season against the Mavericks.
Wembanyama will be put to the test immediately, facing a Mavericks team led by four-time All-Star Luka Doncic and eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving. Dallas is coming off of a disappointing season that saw it miss the playoffs. Doncic and Irving will be looking to lead the Mavericks back to the postseason.
Will Wembanyama carry the Spurs to victory in his debut, or will the one-two punch of Doncic and Irving be too much for San Antonio?
Here's everything you need to know to watch Wembanyama's highly anticipated NBA debut.
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Is Victor Wembanyama playing tonight?
Wembanyama is not listed on San Antonio's injury report, clearing the way for him to make his debut.
Wembanyama appeared in four of San Antonio's five preseason games. In 20.9 minutes, he averaged 19.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 blocks on 50.9 percent shooting from the field. His play earned him a spot on our Steph Noh's preseason All-NBA Team.
Following their matchup with the Mavericks, the Spurs will host the Rockets. They will then embark on a three-game Western Conference road trip that will see them face the Clippers and Suns.
Here is San Antonio's upcoming schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Oct. 25 | vs Mavericks | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Oct. 27 | vs Rockets | 8 p.m. | — |
| Oct. 29 | at Clippers | 9 p.m. | — |
| Oct. 31 | at Suns | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| Nov. 2 | at Suns | 10 p.m. | NBA TV |
What time is Spurs vs Mavericks tonight?
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 25
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. PT
The Spurs will open the 2023-24 season against the Mavericks on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The game is scheduled to tip off around 9:30 p.m. ET from San Antonio's Frost Bank Center.
What channel is Spurs vs Mavericks on?
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 25
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling TV
Spurs vs Mavericks will air on ESPN in the United States. Sling TV offers a streaming option.
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