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NBA Declines to Suspend Wembanyama After Game-4 Ejection

5/12/2026

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Wembanyama Cleared

The NBA announced on May 12, 2026, that Victor Wembanyama will not be suspended or fined after his Game 4 ejection.
Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter for a Flagrant 2 elbow on Timberwolves forward Naz Reid.
The Timberwolves beat the Spurs 114–109, tying the series at 2–2, while Wembanyama finished with four points, four rebounds and three fouls in 13 minutes.

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Wembanyama Ejected

Victor Wembanyama became the earliest ejected All-Star since 1997-98, and his team fell to 1-8 when an All-Star is tossed before the fourth quarter.
The Flagrant 2 foul that caused the ejection carries a mandatory $2,000 fine and automatic review, but the NBA imposed no further punishment.
During the review, Target Center fans chanted “Kick him out!” while the arena played Michael Jackson’s “Beat It!” as Wembanyama left.

Summary

Wembanyama Ejection

Victor Wembanyama was ejected from Game 4 and asked officials to define a Flagrant 2 foul.
The ejection halted Minnesota’s comeback in the first half of the game.
Minnesota entered Game 4 trailing the series 2-1, giving the Timberwolves a chance to even the matchup.
With the series tied 2-2, Game 5 is a winner-takes-all contest that could put Minnesota one home win from the Western Conference Finals for a third straight year.

History

Historical Context

The NBA’s 2005 CBA defined a Flagrant-2 as an unnecessary and excessive foul, carrying at least a $2,000 fine and automatic ejection. Under today’s system, overseen by Commissioner Adam Silver, Victor Wembanyama’s recent playoff ejection for a Flagrant-2 on Naz Reid follows that same league's penalty framework throughout the league.

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Wembanyama Cleared

The NBA announced on May 12, 2026, that Victor Wembanyama will not be suspended or fined after his Game 4 ejection.
Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter for a Flagrant 2 elbow on Timberwolves forward Naz Reid.
The Timberwolves beat the Spurs 114–109, tying the series at 2–2, while Wembanyama finished with four points, four rebounds and three fouls in 13 minutes.

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