Timberwolves and Hawks Players Ejected After Scuffle

Naz Reid and Mouhamed Gueye were both ejected following an on-court altercation.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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An on-court scuffle between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Atlanta Hawks resulted in the ejection of players Naz Reid and Mouhamed Gueye. The incident occurred during the game at Target Center in Minneapolis. Reid has a history of fighting-related suspensions, which could lead to a longer punishment from the NBA compared to Gueye, who is considered a first-time offender.

Why it matters

Player altercations and ejections are relatively common in the NBA, but the league takes them seriously due to concerns over player safety and the need to maintain order on the court. The outcome of this incident could set a precedent for how the league handles similar situations, especially when one of the players has a prior history of fighting-related suspensions.

The details

During the game between the Timberwolves and Hawks, an altercation broke out between Naz Reid of the Timberwolves and Mouhamed Gueye of the Hawks. The two players were involved in a physical confrontation that resulted in both of them being ejected from the game. Reid has previously been suspended for fighting, including a scuffle with Pistons forward Ron Holland II last March. Gueye, on the other hand, has no such history and would be considered a first-time offender.

  • The incident occurred during the Timberwolves-Hawks game on February 9, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis.
  • Reid was previously suspended for fighting in March 2025.

The players

Naz Reid

A player for the Minnesota Timberwolves who has a history of fighting-related suspensions, including an incident with Pistons forward Ron Holland II last March.

Mouhamed Gueye

A player for the Atlanta Hawks who is considered a first-time offender when it comes to fighting-related incidents.

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What they’re saying

“Typically, any scuffle that results in an ejection results in a one or two-game suspension for the offending parties. But this one is trickier for two reasons. First is Reid's status as a previous scrapper, and second is that no punches were really thrown. Perhaps the NBA decides that the ejections were punishment enough; only time will tell.”

— Charlie Cummings, Reporter (draftkings.com)

What’s next

The NBA will likely review the incident and determine if any further disciplinary action, such as suspensions, will be taken against Reid and Gueye.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the NBA's ongoing efforts to maintain order and player safety on the court, especially when it comes to physical altercations between players. The league's handling of this situation, particularly in regards to Reid's prior history, will be closely watched as it could set a precedent for how similar incidents are addressed in the future.