Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid and Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye were ejected during a game on Monday night after being involved in an on-court altercation. The incident occurred late in the contest, prompting immediate intervention by game officials.
Specific details surrounding the altercation were not disclosed in the initial reports. However, referees assessed the situation and determined that both players’ actions warranted disqualification. The ejections took place during the fourth quarter, at a point when tensions had noticeably increased between both teams.
This marks a rare disciplinary action for both players. Reid, a key rotational player for the Timberwolves, has played a significant role in the team’s interior presence on both ends of the floor. Similarly, Gueye, a developing forward for the Hawks, has been working to solidify his position in Atlanta’s rotation during the season.
Following the incident, officials reviewed the altercation using video replay, a standard procedure to determine if any additional penalties were warranted beyond the immediate ejections. No further details have been released regarding potential fines or suspensions.
Both teams have yet to issue statements regarding the matter. It remains uncertain whether either player will face additional disciplinary action from the league office. The NBA typically evaluates such incidents the day after a game and may announce supplemental fines or suspensions depending on the severity of the actions taken by the involved parties.
The altercation did not appear to cause physical injury to either player, and both left the court under their own power. The remainder of the game proceeded without further incident.
Incidents like this underscore the intensity and competitiveness that can arise during tightly contested games. As both teams look ahead to the remainder of the regular season, the focus will likely turn to how each club responds and adjusts without these players, should any further sanctions be applied.
