Victor Wembanyama faces potential suspension for flagrant fouls in NBA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs has been aggressive during the NBA Finals, receiving a flagrant foul for elbowing Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 4. With the Knicks leading the series 3-1, Wembanyama's physical play has raised concerns as he is just one flagrant foul away from an automatic suspension per NBA policy. His actions, including directing teammates to target Oklahoma City Thunder's Jared McCain, indicate a high-risk approach in a crucial series. Wembanyama will need to modify his play to avoid missing any remaining games.
- •Wembanyama ejected for elbowing Naz Reid in Round 2.
- •He received a flagrant foul for elbowing Towns in Game 4.
- •San Antonio Spurs trail 3-1 in the series against the Knicks.
- •One more flagrant foul will trigger an automatic suspension.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Why Victor Wembanyama could face suspension with 1 more flagrant foul
"Wemby better watch those elbows if he wants to stay in this series.
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