NBA Clears Wembanyama of Suspension After Reid Elbow Ejection
The NBA ruled Victor Wembanyama will not face suspension for his ejection in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The San Antonio Spurs center struck Naz Reid with an elbow to the jaw and neck, prompting officials to upgrade the foul to a Flagrant 2 and eject him with 8:39 left in the second quarter. Wembanyama remains eligible for Game 5 on Tuesday night.
The incident occurred after Wembanyama secured a rebound and faced a double-team in the corner at Target Center in Minneapolis on May 10, 2026. Video review confirmed excessive contact above the neck, sending Reid to the floor. The Spurs lost 114-109, tying the series at 2-2.
The ejection marked Wembanyama's first in his career and the earliest for an NBA All-Star in a playoff game since the 1997-98 season, according to ESPN Research. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson defended the 7-foot-4 center, citing the physicality opponents impose on him and stating there was zero intent in the play.
Game 5 shifts to San Antonio, where Wembanyama's availability bolsters the Spurs in the now-evenly matched series.
