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Victor Wembanyama nears suspension due to dirty play in NBA Finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:24 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Victor Wembanyama nears suspension due to dirty play in NBA Finals
Summary

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs may face a suspension during the NBA Finals after an incident in Game 3 against the New York Knicks. Wembanyama allegedly shoved Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, a missed call that the league is reviewing. This is not the first incident for Wembanyama, who received a flagrant 2 foul earlier in the playoffs. Currently, he is one flagrant foul away from being suspended, as multiple flagrant fouls carry serious consequences during playoff games.

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By the Numbers
  • •Wembanyama's flagrant foul against Brunson is under review by the league.
  • •He previously received a flagrant 2 foul against Naz Reid in the playoffs.
  • •One more flagrant foul could lead to suspension during the Finals.
  • •The Spurs won Game 3 against the Knicks amid controversial officiating.
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  • 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama’s Dirty Play Has Him On The Verge of NBA Finals Suspension?
What they're saying
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San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama needs to be very careful in the final four games of the NBA Finals […]

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