Victor Wembanyama was, until Thursday's news that he's expected to miss the rest of the season, a mortal lock to win Defensive Player of the Year. He has blocked 74 more shots tha

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News of Victor Wembanyama's season-ending blood clot diagnosis shook the NBA world to its core. The Sporting News discusses how Wemby's injury affects the Defensive Player of the Year betting odds, and introduces you to the new best bets to win DPOY.

Fanatics Sportsbook announced that even though Victor Wembanyama is out for the season and won't be eligible for Defensive Player of the Year, they will be paying his bets for this award as a winner.

Tragic news struck the NBA on Thursday when it was revealed that bright young San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyma would miss the rest of the season with a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. That is, of course, a blood clot and is appropriately being taken seriously by the Spurs as they shut down the face of their franchise.