Victor Wembanyama Warned by NBA for Skipping Media After Spurs’ Game 5 Loss

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Victor Wembanyama Warned by NBA for Skipping Media After Spurs’ Game 5 Loss

Wembanyama received an NBA warning for violating media access rules after bypassing postgame media obligations following San Antonio’s Game 5 loss Tuesday, according to Shams Charania. The warning keeps the league’s focus on availability standards as the Spurs face elimination, with Oklahoma City holding a 3-2 West finals lead entering Game 6.

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