Marcus Smart Suspended Three Games for Punch Incident
NBA player Marcus Smart received a three-game suspension for throwing a punch at opponent Charles Bassey.
Elmira, NY, November 12, 2026 —
NBA player Marcus Smart has been suspended for three games following an incident involving an opponent. The suspension was issued after Smart was found to have thrown a punch at Charles Bassey.
The duration of the suspension is set at three games. The specific games for which the suspension applies were not detailed in the information provided. Similarly, the league or governing body that issued the suspension was not specified.
The incident involved Marcus Smart throwing a punch at Charles Bassey. The circumstances surrounding the altercation, including the date and the specific game in which it occurred, were not provided. Details regarding any statements from Marcus Smart, Charles Bassey, or representatives of their respective teams or the league regarding the incident are also not available.
Information regarding the potential impact of the suspension on team performance or any further disciplinary actions beyond the three-game ban was not disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press on www.mytwintiers.com, see more information here.
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