NBA makes ruling on Victor Wembanyama’s media snub after Spurs’ Game 5 loss
Victor Wembanyama has received a warning from the NBA for skipping media duties after the Spurs' Game 5 loss. The young player did not speak to reporters following the defeat, which was a violation of league rules. This warning comes as Wembanyama has been performing well in the playoffs, averaging impressive stats despite the team's struggles.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama was warned by the NBA for not fulfilling his media obligations after a playoff game.
- ▪He scored 20 points on 4-of-15 shooting in the Spurs' 127-114 loss to the Thunder.
- ▪The NBA chose to issue a warning rather than a fine since this was Wembanyama's first offense regarding media access.
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NBA NBA makes ruling on Victor Wembanyama’s media snub after Spurs’ Game 5 loss By Jake Nisse Published May 27, 2026, 5:14 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google “The Alien” has been brought back to Earth. Victor Wembanyama has been warned by the NBA for snubbing the media following the Spurs’ Game 5 Western Conference finals loss Tuesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Wembanyama was below his best in the 127-114 defeat to the Thunder, as he scored 20 points on just 4-of-15 shooting from the field. Victor Wembanyama has been warned for skipping his media duties.
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