Victor Wembanyama faces suspension risk in 2026 NBA Finals
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:48 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Victor Wembanyama was assessed a flagrant-1 foul for hitting Karl-Anthony Towns during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals. The foul brings Wembanyama's total to three flagrant points in the playoffs, one shy of suspension. He previously received a flagrant-2 for a foul against Naz Reid in the second round. The NBA reviewed another hit on Jalen Brunson but did not classify it as a flagrant foul. Wembanyama must avoid further infractions to remain eligible for future games in the series.
- •Wembanyama's flagrant foul count is now at three.
- •He received a flagrant-1 foul for a hit on Towns.
- •Wembanyama's next flagrant foul will lead to a suspension.
- •The Spurs lead by 29 points when the foul was called.
- •He was previously assessed a flagrant-2 in the second round.
- 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama flagrant foul controversy, explained: Should Spurs superstar be suspended for possible Game 6
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Finals refs miss flagrant foul on Victor Wembanyama, and he’ll be suspended if it’s upgraded
- 4:16 AMESPN NBA — Wemby one point from suspension after flagrant
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama is 1 flagrant foul away from an NBA Finals suspension
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Why Victor Wembanyama is at risk of suspension in NBA Finals after latest flagrant foul
- 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama could be suspended for an NBA Finals game soon
"Spurs star Victor Wembanyama moved one step closer to an automatic suspension after logging his second flagrant foul of the postseason Wednesday.
"If this missed call on Victor Wembanyama is upgraded to a flagrant after the game, the Spurs star would be suspended.
"Here's what you need to know about Wemby's controversial Game 5 close-out on Jalen Brunson.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 2:48 AMVictor Wembanyama flagrant foul controversy, explained: Should Spurs superstar be suspended for possible Game 6
Here's what you need to know about Wemby's controversial Game 5 close-out on Jalen Brunson.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 2:39 AMNBA Finals refs miss flagrant foul on Victor Wembanyama, and he’ll be suspended if it’s upgraded
If this missed call on Victor Wembanyama is upgraded to a flagrant after the game, the Spurs star would be suspended.
- ESPN NBAJun 11, 2026, 4:16 AMWemby one point from suspension after flagrant
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama moved one step closer to an automatic suspension after logging his second flagrant foul of the postseason Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 3:08 AMVictor Wembanyama is 1 flagrant foul away from an NBA Finals suspension
Victor Wembanyama is toeing a dangerous line in the NBA Finals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 3:05 AMWhy Victor Wembanyama is at risk of suspension in NBA Finals after latest flagrant foul
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will have to be careful after his latest flagrant foul.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 2:48 AMVictor Wembanyama could be suspended for an NBA Finals game soon
Wemby is one flagrant foul away from a suspension in the NBA Finals.
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