Will Victor Wembanyama be Suspended After Flagrant 2, Ejection?
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama got into trouble against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. With a 2-1 advantage, Wembanyama and the Spurs want to improve their series record before returning to San Antonio.
Early in the second quarter, however, Wembanyama was between Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels after he secured a defensive rebound. The two Timberwolves players were in his space, and the Frenchman swung his right arm. Unfortunately for Reid, Wembanyama's elbow caught his jaw, and he fell to the floor.
The officials quickly blew their whistles to rule a foul and reviewed the play to see if there was any marginal contact. After the review by crew chief Zach Zarba, the foul met the criteria to be a flagrant 2, and Wembanyama was ejected from the game. The Spurs star's night ended with four points and four rebounds in 12:29 minutes.
Victor Wembanyama Will Not Be Suspended After His Flagrant 2
Fortunately for Spurs fans, there is good news after Wembanyama's ejection. According to the NBA Rulebook, one flagrant 2 foul will not lead to an automatic suspension. Players are monitored by a point system by the NBA when it comes to flagrant fouls.
Each player is limited to four points before they receive a one-game suspension. A flagrant 1 foul is equivalent to one point, and a flagrant 2 foul is worth two points.
"Similarly to technical fouls, the NBA applies a specific set of disciplinary measures to prevent players from accruing a large amount of flagrant fouls during the regular season and playoffs. Unlike technical fouls, however, the NBA deploys a point system, which is the same for both the regular season and the postseason," Tim Capurso of Sports Illustrated wrote.
"Players receive a one-game suspension after accruing four flagrant points. Points do not reset after each playoff round."
Wembanyama will still be able to play in Game 5 in San Antonio. The two-time All-Star is an important player for the Spurs, and the team doesn't need him to draw more flagrant fouls moving forward, especially in the postseason.
Unfortunately for the Spurs, they will continue Game 4 without their best player. Since Wembanyama was ejected, San Antonio has put up a fight. As of this writing, the Timberwolves have a 60-56 lead at halftime. Stephone Castle has stepped up with 14 points and four rebounds.
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This story was originally published May 10, 2026 at 7:55 PM.