The NBA is looking into a pair of “vulgar” courtside fans who angered Jalen Brunson during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, according to Chris Haynes.
Following the Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Spurs, Brunson could be talking with referee Scott Foster before turning his attention to others behind the scorer’s table.
Now, there is more clarity around the incident, as Haynes has reported that two fans were directing “flopping” remarks towards the Knicks star and using profanity.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) had words with the fans after beating the Spurs on Wednesday night. Jason Szenes for The New York Post
Brunson exchanges words with a San Antonio Spurs fan after game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center, in San Antonio, Texas, on June 3, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
The comments had apparently occurred late in the game, but continued when Brunson tried to discuss the situation with Foster and get the official to stop the heckling.
Brunson was quickly ushered away from the situation by his teammates as the Knicks headed back to the locker room.
The NBA will look into an incident from Game 1 of Knicks-Spurs in which two courtside fans allegedly directed vulgar, profane “flopping” remarks at Jalen Brunson, per @ChrisBHaynes.
Brunson addressed the situation to Scott Foster after the game.pic.twitter.com/a7zfybk172
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 4, 2026
It was an eventful night in terms of fan involvement at the Frost Bank Center as a spectator also ran onto the court in the fourth quarter.
Brunson bounced back from two separate injury scares earlier in the game to finish with 30 points.
Brunson is restrained by guard Jose Alvarado (5) as Brunson exchanges words with a San Antonio Spurs fan after game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
In the first half, Brunson went to the locker room with a heavy limp after Harrison Barnes accidentally crashed into his knee.
He returned soon after, but was left in pain again when Luke Kornet stepped on his ankle.
Brunson shook that off as well, though, and came through late for the Knicks as New York erased a 14-point San Antonio lead in the third quarter.
The Knicks will look to keep rolling on Friday when Game 2 tips off in San Antonio.
