Michael C. WrightMay 10, 2026, 08:46 PM ET
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Victor Wembanyama experienced his first career ejection Sunday in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals, when officials whistled the San Antonio Spurs star for a flagrant foul 2 after he elbowed Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid in the jaw.
Sandwiched between Reid and Jaden McDaniels, Wembanyama brought down a rebound and swung his right elbow hard to prevent the Timberwolves defenders from taking the ball. Wembanyama caught Reid on the right side of his jaw and neck area, sending him spinning and crashing to the floor.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected after committing a flagrant foul 2 against Timberwolves forward Naz Reid in the second quarter of Sunday's Game 4 in Minneapolis. Bruce Kluckhohn/Imagn Images
After a review, referee Zach Zarba announced the foul was deemed a penalty 2, which carries an automatic ejection.
Sitting on the bench as the ruling was announced, Wembanyama appeared to ask teammate Harrison Barnes what a flagrant 2 meant.
The reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year then left the floor and headed to the locker room with 8:39 left in the second quarter and Minnesota leading 36-34.
The Spurs lead the best-of-seven series 2-1.