Victor Wembanyama ejected from Spurs vs. Wolves Game 4 after elbowing Naz Reid
Wemby was kicked out of Game 4 after he was given a Flagrant 2 foul for the elbow on Reid
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Victor Wembanyama being ejected:
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Victor Wembanyama was ejected in Game 4 of the Spurs–Timberwolves series after a Flagrant 2 foul for an elbow to Naz Reid’s head. The incident occurred in the second half and significantly impacted the rest of the game. [Source: Sporting News, May 10–11, 2026][1]
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The ruling followed a review by officials, who deemed the elbow to be unnecessary and excessive. Wembanyama recorded his first career ejection on this play. [CBS Sports and Sporting News coverage, May 10–11, 2026][3][4]
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Reactions to the call emphasized the timing and height of the elbow, with some describing the act as unacceptable but not clearly intentional. The Spurs led 2-1 in the series prior to the ejection, and the outcome of Game 4 was heavily influenced by his absence. [Sporting News, SI, CBS Sports][2][4][3]
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Citations:
- Sporting News reporting on the ejection and rationale[1]
- Sporting News expanded piece on the incident and context[2]
- CBS Sports game recap confirming the Flagrant 2 and ejection[3]
- SI.com coverage detailing the first career ejection and play description[4]