Timberwolves' Jonathan Kuminga receives Flagrant 1 for elbowing Sengun

During the second quarter of the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets on November 4, 2026, Jonathan Kuminga was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul for elbowing Alperen Sengun in the face. The incident occurred with 5:24 left in the period after Kuminga secured a rebound, leading to a confrontation on the court. Officials intervened to separate the players, determining that Kuminga's contact was excessive but not meant to be intentionally harmful. Kuminga has contributed eight points, five rebounds, and four assists in 21 minutes of play thus far. The Timberwolves continue to compete without Anthony Edwards, who is recovering from knee surgery.

• 4:13 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga gets Flagrant 1 for elbowing Alperen Sengun