Draymond Green Suggests Timberwolves Should Send Message After Wembanyama Incident
Draymond Green is not happy with how the NBA handled Victor Wembanyama's elbow on Naz Reid, and he thinks the Timberwolves should feel the same way. Wembanyama was ejected in Game 4 after catching Reid in the face, but with no suspension or fine coming from the league, Green believes Minnesota has every reason to be frustrated.
In his view, the lack of extra punishment sends the wrong message, especially when other players have been fined for much less. Green went even further, suggesting the Timberwolves may need to respond on the court and make it clear they are not just moving past the incident quietly.
Draymond Green says Timberwolves players need to GET EVEN with Wemby after there were no suspensions or fines
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"What if the shoe was on the other foot and Naz was taking out Wemby? There would be fines. There would be suspensions… Jaden McDaniels and Jokic just got fined for… pic.twitter.com/tTm1rDBWlo
Speaking on the latest episode of his show, ‘The Draymond Green Show', the four-time champion said, "What if the shoe was on the other foot and Naz was taking out Wemby? There would be fines. There would be suspensions… Jaden McDaniels and Jokic just got fined for much less. For there not to be a fine is crazy… After watching their coach say ‘well I'm happy he took matters into his own hands and level Naz Reid with an elbow.' I would say to the Timberwolves it's fair game. There's no suspension, no fines. Who's coming out there tomorrow night and doing it to Wemby?"
A Closer Look at Game Four Between the Timberwolves and the Spurs
Game 4 felt like the kind of playoff game that can change the tone of a series.
Victor Wembanyama's ejection was the obvious turning point. He had been dealing with heavy contact all night, and when he swung his elbow into Naz Reid during a crowded possession, the officials decided it was enough for a Flagrant 2. San Antonio lost its best player early, and for a moment, it looked like the game was about to get away from the Spurs.
Instead, they actually responded well. Without Wembanyama, San Antonio played with more urgency, kept the game tight, and even put real pressure on Minnesota in the fourth quarter. That made the finish much more dramatic than expected.
But when the Timberwolves needed someone to steady them, Anthony Edwards took control. He attacked, scored, and gave Minnesota the spark it had been missing. His fourth-quarter burst helped flip the game back in the Wolves' favor, but the closing stretch was not just about him.
Minnesota's role players made the difference late. Gobert finished plays inside, Reid returned after taking punishment and still made key plays, and Dosunmu gave the Wolves another aggressive drive when San Antonio's rim protection was no longer the same.
The Spurs will probably feel they let one slip, especially with a possible challenge left unused late. But Minnesota got the stops, rebounds, and tough baskets when it mattered. Now the series is tied 2-2, and Game 5 suddenly feels massive.
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This story was originally published May 12, 2026 at 6:05 AM.