Alex Sarr Injury Update
Alex Sarr’s EuroBasket journey just came to a screeching halt—yeah, it’s disappointing, but also a little bit surreal how quickly fortunes can turn in this sport. One game you’re bustling up and down the court, the next you’re watching, iced calf in the air, while your teammates try to navigate the tournament without you. So, here’s the skinny: Alex Sarr, the 20-year-old phenom for the Washington Wizards and France’s national team, suffered from a Calf injury in a tense matchup against Slovenia. The French federation confirmed he’s officially out for the rest of EuroBasket 2025, leaving French fans with more than a few “what ifs” fluttering in their collective stomachs.
What exactly happened? Sarr tweaked his calf during that Slovenia game—nothing looked especially dramatic on replay, which sometimes makes you worry even more. I’ve watched plenty of guys limp off, but there was a weird hush in the gym when Sarr stopped. He still managed 22 minutes on the court—a bit stoic, maybe trying to play through it—but by the time France faced Israel, he was already benched, wrapped up, looking supportive but restless. There’s a moment that sticks out: camera pans to him in his aqua blue team polo, and he’s doing that classic player thing—smiling faintly for teammates, but it’s clear he’d trade it all for a few healthy minutes of game time.
Here’s where it gets equal parts reassuring and frustrating: the Wizards’ medical staff and France’s team doctors both say it’s nothing surgical. No knives, no nightmare scenarios—just rest, rehab, and, presumably, a good stack of Netflix recommendations. According to The Athletic’s Josh Robbins, it’s “weeks, not days” for healing, so if you’re hoping for some preseason heroics, he’s officially on the questionable list for NBA training camp. Not ideal, but not the end of the world, either.
Now, for the big, unofficial timeline question: When will Alex Sarr return? Right now, the best, most honest answer is: he’s expected to be back for the start of the NBA regular season in late October. There’s a bit of healthy skepticism—calf injuries are the trickiest kind, forever lurking and ready to remind you they exist—but there’s no talk of him being sidelined long-term. I remember Wizards fans getting whiplash last year when Corey Kispert missed weeks for what sounded like just a bruise, so no one will exhale until Sarr’s back on the hardwood, actually playing. But Wizards officials have gone public: they expect him healthy for opening night. If I were coaching, I’d still give him a soft landing—a few less minutes early, a backup plan ready, just in case (experience talking).
For France, losing Sarr is a gut punch on top of being without Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert, and a handful of bigs. The rotation’s basically surviving on glue and Yabusele grit. But hey, sports are messy like that. Sometimes, the next-man-up stories write themselves into local legend—at least that’s what the old timers at my neighborhood bistro say, somewhere between complaining about football and reminiscing about Tony Parker.
The bottom line? Sarr’s EuroBasket adventure is over. His NBA season is still on track. It’s the kind of setback every young star faces somewhere on the rise, and those who’ve watched basketball long enough know—sometimes, the comeback provides more character than the original script ever could.
