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A pool report from the Rockets–Timberwolves game features crew chief Scott Foster explaining three officiating moments: Naz Reid’s ejection for questioning the crew’s integrity, Sengun’s contact upheld as legal since the defender beat him to the spot, and Julius Randle’s flagrant foul ruled as launching into Sengun with force and no effort to avoid contact, with the reviews confirming the calls.
Pool-report details from the Celtics–Spurs game on March 10, 2026, stating Jaylen Brown was ejected after two technical fouls: the first for aggressively pointing and using profanity following a no-call, the second for aggressively approaching a game official with pointing and profanity; officials noted no foul on the play preceding the first tech.
With one second left in Milwaukee, UConn coach Dan Hurley exploded over a non-call and was ejected by referee Greg Evans; Marquette then iced the game by sinking four free throws to hand the No. 4 Huskies a 68-62 upset.
Evgeni Malkin was ejected from the Penguins' 5-1 loss to the Sabres after slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head, earning a five-minute major and a game misconduct. Both players drew cross-checking minors in the incident; the sequence came as Pittsburgh, already without Sidney Crosby, fights for a playoff spot and could draw a Department of Player Safety review. Malkin, a 39-year-old veteran with a history of discipline issues, is also entering free agency this summer.
Trae Young was ejected from the Wizards' game after leaving the bench to argue with a referee, an incident occurring days before his scheduled Wizards debut and during a confrontation that also saw Tari Eason ejected.
Trae Young, newly acquired by the Washington Wizards and sidelined by a knee issue, made headlines by getting ejected from a Rockets-Wizards game while still in civilian clothes after receiving two technical fouls for arguing, a rare pre-debut ejection that the piece frames as a quirky attempt to spark buzz for a tanking Wizards season.
Trae Young was ejected Monday night after leaving the Wizards’ bench to argue with a referee during Washington’s game with Houston, just days before his anticipated Wizards debut. Tari Eason was also ejected in the incident. Young had posted workout footage and signaled a return, with coach Brian Keefe saying he’d likely play about 17-20 minutes in the Thursday game against the Utah Jazz. The Wizards acquired Young in January in a deal noted as involving CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
Trae Young, still yet to play for the Wizards, was ejected for stepping onto the court to argue with a game official after Tari Eason shoved Jamir Watkins during a Rockets-Wizards possession; Washington lost 123-118. Wizards coach Brian Keefe praised Young for sticking up for his teammates, and Young signaled he’ll bring energy when he debuts for Washington, which is set for Thursday against the Jazz. Teammates and fans reacted positively to the moment, highlighting his engagement and leadership.
U.S. officials say Kuwaiti air defenses accidentally shot down three American F-15E jets amid a broader Iranian assault; all six crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition as the incident is investigated.
An F-15 fighter crashed in Kuwait during Middle East operations, with one crew member ejecting and surviving. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense later said multiple aircraft were involved and all crews were evacuated to hospital and reported in stable condition. Subsequent updates tentatively identified the aircraft as a USAF F-15E from the 335th Fighter Squadron, though many details remain unconfirmed as investigators determine the cause and whether the incident involved friendly fire.
UCLA coach Mick Cronin ejected his own center Steven Jamerson II after a hard foul on Michigan State’s Carson Cooper during UCLA’s 82-59 loss to the Spartans, pulling Jamerson from the court before officials could decide the penalty as UCLA dropped its second straight blowout.
In an 82-59 loss to No. 15 Michigan State, UCLA coach Mick Cronin ejected forward Steven Jamerson II after a hard foul and a confrontation late in the game. Jamerson was subbed out, and Cronin signaled an assistant to take him to the locker room. Jamerson finished with 2 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 5 fouls in eight minutes. Cronin defended the decision as a matter of toughness, while MSU coach Tom Izzo remarked on the move as Cronin’s first such public ejection.
Ole Miss fell 84-66 at 25th-ranked Tennessee after coach Chris Beard was ejected in the second half for charging the floor to argue a call. He criticized the foul count and free-throw gap (Tennessee 34 FTs vs. Ole Miss 21) and said he was fighting for his players, likening the move to Rick Barnes’ famous confrontations, while calling for more consistent officiating.
After a game between the Mavericks and Bulls, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was ejected for using profanity towards officials twice, following a goaltend call and a missed challenge opportunity, with the referee explaining the challenge window had closed after the inbound play.
Ausar Thompson was ejected for aggressively approaching an official, and J.B. Bickerstaff received a technical foul for continuous complaining during the Detroit at Dallas game on December 18, 2025.