Victor Wembanyama won't face further punishment from NBA for elbowing

Victor Wembanyama will face no further punishment from the NBA after savagely elbowing his rival during the San Antonio Spurs' playoff game on Sunday night. The NBA Defensive Player of the Year was whistled for an offensive foul after striking Naz Reid of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the neck with his elbow. Reid had swarmed the Frenchman outside the paint after the 7-foot-4 center rebounded a missed 3-pointer by the Spurs, before lashing out and being ejected. After review of the play, with the fans at Target Center chanting, 'Kick him out! Kick him out!,' the foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 for excessive contact above the neck. There had been fears that Wembanyama could have been suspended over the matter, which would have served as a major blow to the Spurs' playoff hopes. However, on Monday morning it was confirmed that Wembanyama will receive no further punishment over the matter and will be eligible for Game 5 on Tuesday night. #wemby #victorwembanyama #spurs #timberwolves #basketball