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Green seeks payback after Wembanyama dodges NBA punishment in playoffs
sports3 hours ago

Green seeks payback after Wembanyama dodges NBA punishment in playoffs

Draymond Green ripped Victor Wembanyama and the NBA on his podcast after Wembanyama was ejected but not suspended for elbowing Naz Reid in Game 4, arguing there would have been fines or suspensions if the roles were reversed. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson defended Wembanyama; the NBA opted against punishment, keeping the series tied 2-2. Green warned that Minnesota may need to protect itself, suggesting further on-court action could follow in Game 5.

Wembanyama cleared to play in pivotal Game 5 after no suspension
sports7 hours ago

Wembanyama cleared to play in pivotal Game 5 after no suspension

The NBA decided not to suspend Victor Wembanyama for elbowing Naz Reid in Game 4, upgrading the foul to Flagrant 2 and ejecting him; he will play in Game 5 against the Timberwolves as the series remains tied at 2-2 after Minnesota's 114-109 win. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson defended Wembanyama's handling of physicality and called for protection as the series shifts back to San Antonio.

Wembanyama escapes suspension after playoff ejection
sports10 hours ago

Wembanyama escapes suspension after playoff ejection

The NBA concluded Victor Wembanyama will not be suspended or fined after a Flagrant 2 elbow to Naz Reid and a subsequent ejection in the playoff game. Postseason suspensions are based on a points system, and Wembanyama isn’t near the threshold, so no further discipline was issued. Despite the ejection, Minnesota evened the series with a 114-109 win in Game 4, setting up Game 5 in San Antonio for Tuesday.

Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks and Lakers' LeBron James Incident Won't Result in Suspension.
sports3 years ago

Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks and Lakers' LeBron James Incident Won't Result in Suspension.

Dillon Brooks of the Memphis Grizzlies spoke about his comments on LeBron James, his Flagrant 2 ejection, and the team's Game 3 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. Brooks stands by his comments on James and embraces his role as a villain. He was ejected in the third quarter for a Flagrant 2 foul against James and was frustrated by the lack of explanation. The Grizzlies will look to respond in Game 4 on Monday.