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NBA investigates Jalen Brunson incident with Spurs fans during Game 1

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:52 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

NBA investigates Jalen Brunson incident with Spurs fans during Game 1

Summary

The NBA is investigating a situation involving Knicks player Jalen Brunson and two Spurs fans during Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Allegations surfaced that the fans made vulgar taunts directed at Brunson related to flopping as the game concluded. Reports indicate that Brunson approached the scorer's table to address the comments, prompting referee Scott Foster to intervene. The investigation comes after the game on June 3, 2026, and no disciplinary action has been taken against the fans yet.

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By the Numbers

•NBA investigating comments made by Spurs fans to Jalen Brunson late in Game 1.
•Fans allegedly directed vulgar flopping taunts at Brunson during the game.
•Brunson approached the scorer's table to address the comments post-game.
•Referee Scott Foster intervened to deescalate the situation.
•No disciplinary action has been taken against the fans at this time.

Latest Updates

7:07 PMESPN — Sources: NBA investigating Brunson-fan incident
3:52 PMYahoo Sports — Why NBA is investigating Jalen Brunson vs. Spurs fans after 'profane' courtside incident

What they're saying

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The NBA is investigating an interaction between Knicks star Jalen Brunson and courtside fans late in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, sources confirmed to ESPN.
— ESPNby Tim Bontemps