San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will not receive any further discipline for elbowing Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid and will play in Game 5 in San Antonio.
The decision keeps Wembanyama available for a pivotal matchup as the Spurs continue their series against the Timberwolves. His status had been in question following the incident involving Reid, but no additional penalty will be assessed.
Wembanyama’s availability is a major on-court factor for San Antonio, given his role as the centerpiece of the Spurs’ lineup on both ends of the floor. Game 5 will proceed with the Spurs’ star eligible to suit up at home.