Marcus Smart Suspended Three Games by NBA for On-Court Incident
Marcus Smart of the Houston Rockets received a three-game suspension from the NBA for throwing a punch at Charles Bassey of the Golden State Warriors.
Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, November 12, 2026 —
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has issued a three-game suspension to Marcus Smart, a player for the Houston Rockets.
The disciplinary action stems from an incident during a recent game where Smart reportedly threw a punch at Charles Bassey of the Golden State Warriors.
The specific details regarding the game in which the incident occurred, including the date and location, were not provided in the available information. The NBA has not released a detailed official statement outlining the precise circumstances or the exact rule violation beyond the reported action of throwing a punch.
The suspension means Smart will be absent for the Rockets’ next three scheduled contests. The duration of the suspension has been set at three games.
Charles Bassey, the player who was the target of the physical altercation, is a member of the Golden State Warriors. No further information was provided regarding any injuries sustained by Bassey or any other consequences resulting from the altercation.
The NBA typically reviews all on-court altercations, with suspensions and fines being determined based on the severity of the offense and the league’s player conduct policies. In this instance, the league has opted for a suspension of three games for Smart’s actions.
The Houston Rockets will have to compete without Smart for these upcoming games. The team’s roster and coaching staff will need to adjust their strategy to compensate for his absence during the suspension period.
Further details regarding the incident and the league’s decision-making process were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press on www.texomashomepage.com, see more information here.
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