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The NBA announced that San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week. More news: Pelicans Announce New Zion Williamson Injury 2 Games Into Regular Season San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 1 of the 2025-26 season (Oct. 21-26). pic.twitter.com/OKTkuUjIAv— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) October 27, 2025 The Spurs are off to an undefeated start through three games, led by Wembanyama’s 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, and astounding six blocks per game. Antetokounmpo is leading his Bucks to a 2-1 start thanks to his 36 points, 16 rebounds, and seven assists per game average. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 08: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in action during the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum on January 08, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) Wembanyama got his third NBA season started with tons of excitement, not just because he was on the road against the Dallas Mavericks and No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, but because of what he did on the court. The 21-year-old dropped 40 points, 15 rebounds, three blocks, and a steal in the utter domination of the Mavs. The very next game, he added nine blocks en route to an overtime win over Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. More news: Lakers Announce Historic Austin Reaves News After 51-Point Outburst His most recent stat line during the first home game of the season featured 31 points, 14 rebounds, three steals, and six blocks in what appears to be the beginnings of a perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate. Antetokounmpo has also been hot to kick off the new season. He dropped 37 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists during the season opener, and followed that up with a 31-point, 20-rebound, and seven-assist night. His most recent outing featured a near triple-double, going for 40 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists, adding a pair of steals and blocks along the way. Although these awards have no postseason implications and can’t predict the future, it is safe to assume that these two lanky stars are going to continue putting up absurd stat lines all season long. More news: Lakers’ LeBron James Sends Stamp of Approval on LA’s Backcourt For all the latest NBA news and rumors, head over to Newsweek Sports.
