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Chicago Sky forward/guard DiJonai Carrington says she did not claim the Flagrant 2 foul on her was due to white privilege, addressing social-media speculation and reiterating her focus on the game.
DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham, after which she posted “WHITE PRIVILEGE” on social media; Cunningham and Fever coach Stephanie White argued the foul wasn’t intentional, and the officials upgraded it to Flagrant 2. Indiana won 90-86. The night also featured Caitlin Clark’s technical foul and one-game suspension, which she said was inadvertent; the article notes Cunningham’s past political comments on transgender participation in sports, a topic the WNBA has discussed and will continue to address.
Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury shoved Caitlin Clark, earning a Flagrant 2 and a one-game suspension; Rep. Tim Burchett criticized the WNBA for giving Clark the 'thug treatment,' arguing the league’s handling and promotion around the star has sparked controversy.
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.
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 avoided a suspension and extra fines after being ejected for an elbow to Naz Reid in Game 4; he’ll face only the standard $2,000 penalty and is cleared for Game 5 as the Spurs try to take the series lead against Minnesota (2-2).
The NBA decided not to suspend or fine Victor Wembanyama after his flagrant-2 ejection for an elbow to Naz Reid in Game 4, so he’ll play in Game 5 against Minnesota.
Victor Wembanyama will not be suspended for Game 5 after being ejected for elbowing Naz Reid in Game 4; the league reviewed the play, ruled it Flagrant 2, and imposed no additional penalties.
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.
Victor Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter after a video review upgraded his contact with Naz Reid to a Flagrant 2, sending Minnesota to a 114-109 win in Game 4 of the West Semifinals and shifting momentum to the Timberwolves; Wembanyama finished with four points, four rebounds and three fouls in 13 minutes.
Victor Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter for a Flagrant 2 elbow to Naz Reid, forcing the Spurs to finish Game 4 without their star as Minnesota built a lead (44-38) before the break; Reid hit both free throws, Luke Kornet replaced Wembanyama, who finished with 4 points in 12 minutes, complicating San Antonio's playoff push.
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.