The NBA has suspended Atlanta Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings for intentionally elbowing New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head, the league announced Monday. The incident occurred during a recent game between the two teams. Flemings, a first-year player for the Hawks, will serve the suspension beginning with Atlanta's next game. The league's disciplinary action follows a review of the play, which was deemed a deliberate strike to the head area. McGowens, in his second NBA season, was not seriously injured on the play. The length of the suspension was not immediately disclosed.
NBA Suspends Hawks Rookie Kingston Flemings for Elbowing Pelicans' Bryce McGowens
