Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo has been suspended one game without pay for headbutting Boston big man Blake Griffin, the league’s PR department tweets.
Antetokounmpo was ejected late in the fourth quarter for the head butt, which occurred during the Bucks’ 41-point loss on Thursday. He’ll serve his suspension on Sunday when the Bucks host Philadelphia.
We have more Eastern Conference news:
- T.J. McConnell is still pushing hard as the Pacers’ season winds down, Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star notes. McConnell has hit double figures in six consecutive games, including a 21-point performance against Oklahoma City on Friday in which he also added nine rebounds and eight assists. “He’s a unique player that has a unique style of play, but I just think he’s one of the most unusual competitors that I’ve ever seen in the NBA,” coach Rick Carlisle said. “He just brings an exuberance and a defiance that is a big part of what we’re doing and what we’re building.”
- How will the new CBA affect the Celtics? Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston explores that topic, noting that reported increase in veteran extensions from 120 percent to 140 percent is unlikely to impact Jaylen Brown, who is seeking a super-max extension.
- Gary Trent Jr. missed the Raptors’ game on Friday but it wasn’t the related to the elbow injury that kept him out of the previous four games. Trent was sidelined by back spasms, Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports tweets.
JB gone. He done with that Boston BS. Good ye!!!
Jaylen Brown leave the Celtics? Why? he’s got a great thing going there. Why would he leave Boston & very good odds his # will be up in the rafters? Some Boston BS? If he leaves, which I doubt, he’ll just become another gun for hire like Durant, Irving, etc. and not leave any lasting legacy anywhere. Go Celts!
He headbutted a guy and only gets one game? Draymond out there licking his lips lol
He never plays anyways
Gotta make an example somewhere, sometime.
The “suspensions” this year have been a joke…
The NBA is going to have to make an example out of someone again before things get out of hand…
Next time there is an incident with Draymond they should seriously consider pressing charges. That will show him…
Go home
Do the crime do the time
He who smelt it dealt it. That’s Hamoorobbies code
I got an Eastern note !!!!
Knicks are coming for you. Finally we are getting there, becoming a good team.