Victor Wembanyama involved in scuffle with Jaylin Williams in opener

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Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Victor Wembanyama involved in scuffle with Jaylin Williams in opener
Summary

In the NBA season opener on October 21, Victor Wembanyama was at the center of a scuffle during the game between the Spurs and the Thunder. The confrontation occurred in the second quarter after De'Aaron Fox committed a Flagrant 1 foul against Chet Holmgren. Wembanyama and Jaylin Williams exchanged shoves, resulting in Wembanyama receiving a technical foul. Four players were penalized during the incident, but no players were ejected. With this technical, Wembanyama now faces a potential one-game suspension if he accumulates 15 more this season.

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  • •Wembanyama was involved in a scuffle in the second quarter.
  • •De'Aaron Fox received a Flagrant 1 foul for throwing Holmgren.
  • •Wembanyama and Jaylin Williams each received technical fouls.
  • •No players were ejected from the game.
  • •Wembanyama risks a suspension with additional technical fouls.
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Victor Wembanyama was one of four players hit with a technical foul for a scuffle with the Thunder on opening night.

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