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NBA Reviews Missed Wembanyama Foul, Possible Suspension

6/14/2026

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Wembanyama Review

The NBA will review a non-call on Victor Wembanyama’s foot-contact foul against Jalen Brunson in Game 5 of the 2026 Finals.
Wembanyama entered the series with three flagrant-foul points, making a fourth point trigger an automatic one-game suspension that could force him out of Game 6.
Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler called the missed call a clear landing-zone foul on the ESPN broadcast.

Summary

Wembanyama Accused

Fans accused Victor Wembanyama of intentionally hurting Jalen Brunson after a Game 5 foot collision.
Social media comments labeled Wembanyama "dirty" and demanded a flagrant-foul call.
Game 5 referees were led by crew chief Scott Foster.

History

Historical Context

In July 2007 the FBI disclosed that NBA referee Tim Donaghy had bet on games he officiated; he pleaded guilty on August 15 2007 and was sentenced to 15 months in prison in July 2008. Commissioner David Stern ordered increased oversight and monitoring of officials. Those safeguards now underpin league efforts to ensure call accuracy and player safety.

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Wembanyama Review

The NBA will review a non-call on Victor Wembanyama’s foot-contact foul against Jalen Brunson in Game 5 of the 2026 Finals.
Wembanyama entered the series with three flagrant-foul points, making a fourth point trigger an automatic one-game suspension that could force him out of Game 6.
Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler called the missed call a clear landing-zone foul on the ESPN broadcast.

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