NBA investigates fans for vulgar remarks towards Jalen Brunson during Game 1
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:58 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The NBA is reviewing an incident involving two courtside fans who allegedly directed vulgar 'flopping' taunts at New York Knicks player Jalen Brunson during Game 1 of the Finals on June 3 in San Antonio. Brunson had a notable performance, scoring 30 points despite dealing with injuries. After the game, he spoke with referee Scott Foster about the fans' behavior, which continued throughout the match. The Knicks will play Game 2 against the Spurs at the same venue on June 5 as the league conducts its investigation into the incident.
- •Brunson scored 30 points in Game 1 against the Spurs.
- •He addressed vulgar remarks from fans with referee Scott Foster post-game.
- •The NBA is looking into the fans' behavior during the Finals.
- •Game 2 is scheduled for June 5 in San Antonio.
- 2:58 PMYahoo Sports — NBA looking into fans who allegedly directed vulgar profane ‘flopping’ remarks towards Jalen Brunson
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Finals: League reportedly looking into fans who directed 'vulgar' taunts at Knicks star Jalen Brunson in Game 1
"NBA looking into fans who allegedly directed vulgar profane ‘flopping’ remarks towards Jalen Brunson
"Jalen Brunson dropped 30 points in the Knicks' Game 1 win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 2:58 PMNBA looking into fans who allegedly directed vulgar profane ‘flopping’ remarks towards Jalen Brunson
NBA looking into fans who allegedly directed vulgar profane ‘flopping’ remarks towards Jalen Brunson
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 2:47 PMNBA Finals: League reportedly looking into fans who directed 'vulgar' taunts at Knicks star Jalen Brunson in Game 1
Jalen Brunson dropped 30 points in the Knicks' Game 1 win.
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