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Fans couldn't believe that the NBA didn't even fine Victor Wembanyama
TL;DR
Victor Wembanyama was ejected for a flagrant 2 foul but received no suspension or fine from the NBA. Fans expressed shock at the leniency shown towards the Spurs superstar.
Key points
- Victor Wembanyama was ejected for a flagrant 2 foul.
- The NBA did not impose any suspension or fine on him.
- Fans reacted with shock and accusations of favoritism.
Victor WembanyamaSan Antonio SpursMinnesota Timberwolves
If you needed any indication as to whom the NBA considers the face of the league, look no further than how it has handled Victor Wembanyama's ejection in Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Timberwolves. The Spurs superstar was assessed a flagrant 2 foul in the second quarter after he threw an intentional elbow at Naz Reid's face/neck area. Wembanyama was justifiably ejected for that elbow. And honestly, it was the kind of flagrant 2 offense that would normally run the risk of further discipline. The NBA saw it differently. Come Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Wembanyama would face neither a suspension nor a fine following the ejection.
There will be no further discipline for Spurs star Victor Wembanyama after he was ejected for elbowing Naz Reid in Minnesota on Sunday night, sources tell ESPN. No suspension, no fine. Wembanyama will play in Game 5 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday night in San Antonio. pic.twitter.com/GOGCbIcbQP
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 11, 2026 No suspension is understandable given the situation. The NBA doesn't want to take a superstar off the court for a crucial playoff game. But not even a fine? We've seen players get fined for much less. It was the kind of soft treatment that had NBA fans awfully shocked. It screamed favoritism. No Suspension. No Fine. Wemby is in the clear.
Intentional Elbows to the Throat have no future repercussions. Good to know… pic.twitter.com/czQNgqcfoA
— MNMuse (@\_MNMuse) May 11, 2026 Totally fine with no suspension. To not get a fine though?
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) May 11, 2026 the whole state of Minnesota just started shaking reading this
— 🇵🇷 (@HOFS0T0) May 11, 2026 No fine for attempted murder?
— Timberwolves Muse (@Wolvesmuse) May 11, 2026 not even a fine is crazy
— Vinay K. (@vinaykillawala) No fine is crazy
Q&A
Why wasn't Victor Wembanyama fined after his ejection?
The NBA decided not to impose any fines or suspensions on Wembanyama, likely to keep him available for crucial playoff games.
What was the incident that led to Wembanyama's ejection?
Wembanyama was ejected for throwing an intentional elbow at Naz Reid's face during Game 4 against the Timberwolves.
How did fans react to the NBA's decision regarding Wembanyama?
Fans were shocked and expressed feelings of favoritism, questioning the lack of a fine for what they considered a serious foul.
