Cam Johnson ejected for flagrant foul against Austin Reaves in preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:53 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Cam Johnson was ejected from a preseason game on October 16 after elbowing Austin Reaves in the face. Officials reviewed the incident and deemed the contact to be 'unnecessary and excessive,' resulting in a Flagrant 2 foul. The decision has sparked debate among viewers, with some arguing that the hit did not appear particularly aggressive. Reaves showed surprise at the ruling, and reactions online have been mixed regarding the appropriateness of the ejection. The situation has added tension to an already competitive preseason frame.
- •Cam Johnson elbowed Austin Reaves during a preseason game.
- •Officials issued a Flagrant 2 foul after a review.
- •Johnson shook hands with teammates before leaving the court.
- •Reaves reacted with surprise to the ejection ruling.
- •Reactions online have been divided over the incident.
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