Panama City, FL, November 12, 2026 —

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has suspended Marcus Smart of the Houston Rockets for three games. The suspension stems from an incident where Smart threw a punch at Charles Bassey of the Golden State Warriors.

Details surrounding the specific game or date of the incident were not provided in the summary. The NBA typically issues suspensions for unsportsmanlike conduct and actions deemed detrimental to the league. Throwing a punch falls under these categories, often resulting in multiple game bans depending on the severity and context.

As a result of the suspension, Smart will be unable to participate in the next three scheduled games for the Houston Rockets. The exact impact on the team’s performance will depend on the opponents and the team’s roster depth during his absence. The league’s disciplinary process aims to maintain a level of sportsmanship and player conduct on and off the court.

Information regarding any fines associated with the suspension or the full disciplinary report from the NBA was not available in the provided summary. The duration of the suspension, three games, indicates a significant penalty for the action taken. The summary did not specify what happened next following the punch, such as immediate reactions from players, coaches, or officials during the game.


Story summarized from the original created by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press on www.mypanhandle.com, see more information here.

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