The NBA had a WILD week! LeBron James dominated, dropping 118 points, while Victor Wembanyama’s season is over due to a shocking injury. Plus, the Detroit Pistons are on their longest winning streak since 2008!

The NBA’s new 65-game rule has sidelined some of the league’s brightest stars, leaving fans and analysts debating its fairness. Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama, Ja Morant, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George—all marquee names—have been ruled ineligible for awards due to injuries that kept them below the 65-game threshold.

Charles Barkley shared his honest thoughts on the Victor Wembanyama-inspired NBA face of the league conversation.

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.

Charles Barkley believes Victor Wembanyama cannot be handed the “face of the NBA” title and that he must “take it.”

Ja Morant, Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama are among the players who are popular choices to be potential faces of the NBA.

Players like Ja Morant ... one spot above Morant. However, Edwards doesn't think he'll be the face because of another young star. "That's what they got Wemby (San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama ...