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Victor Wembanyama escapes suspension for flagrant foul in NBA Finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 2:48 AM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Victor Wembanyama escapes suspension for flagrant foul in NBA Finals

Summary

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs will not face a suspension for a flagrant foul he committed during Game 3 against the New York Knicks. The NBA decided not to retroactively classify his incident with Jalen Brunson as a flagrant foul despite admitting he fouled him. Wembanyama was called for a Flagrant 1 foul after hitting Karl-Anthony Towns with an elbow during Game 4. He now has three flagrant foul points in the playoffs. The Spurs are currently in a series against the Knicks, trailing 2-1.

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Key Details

•Wembanyama avoids suspension after NBA's decision on foul review.
•He committed a Flagrant 1 foul against Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 4.
•Wembanyama has three flagrant foul points in the playoffs.
•Spurs are currently trailing the Knicks 2-1 in the Finals series.
•Game 5 is scheduled for Saturday, June 13.

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2:48 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama avoids suspension for Game 4 flagrant foul thanks to NBA’s awful decision

What they're saying

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Victor Wembanyama would be facing a suspension for his Game 4 flagrant foul had the NBA made the right call on his foul on Jalen Brunson in Game 3.
— Yahoo Sports

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