Victor Wembanyama faces possible NBA Finals suspension as Spurs trail Knicks

Victor Wembanyama has accumulated three penalty points for flagrant fouls in the 2026 NBA Finals, putting him one point away from an automatic one‑game suspension. In Game 4 he elbowed Knicks center Karl‑Anthony Towns in the jaw, earning a Flagrant‑1 after a video review. Earlier in the playoffs he was penalized for elbowing Minnesota forward Naz Reid and for shoving Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, incidents that drew league scrutiny and ongoing review.

The Spurs, now down 3‑1 to the New York Knicks, fear losing their star if another foul occurs. The Knicks seized a historic comeback, erasing a 29‑point deficit to win Game 4 107‑106 and move within one victory of their first title in 53 years. After the game, Wembanyama was targeted by unruly fans outside the team’s Manhattan hotel, with objects thrown at him as he stepped off the bus.

NBA officials have also acknowledged a missed foul on the earlier Brunson shove, indicating the league may assess further penalties. The disciplinary saga unfolds as the series heads to San Antonio for a decisive Game 5.