Rockets Player Marcus Smart Suspended Three Games For In-Game Punch
In Macon news, Rockets player Marcus Smart received a 3-game suspension for throwing a punch during a game against the Warriors.
Macon, GA, November 12, 2026 —
New York, NY – Marcus Smart, a player for the Rockets, has been suspended for three games. The National Basketball Association (NBA) issued the penalty following an incident where Smart threw a punch during a game against the Golden State Warriors.
The specifics regarding the exact date of the game and the precise details of the altercation were not immediately available. The duration of the suspension has been confirmed as three games.
Information regarding any fines associated with the suspension or specific code violations cited by the league was not provided in the initial report. The league office typically reviews such incidents to determine appropriate disciplinary action, which can include fines and suspensions, depending on the severity and context of the play.
The NBA has not released a statement detailing the exact circumstances leading to the punch or the league’s rationale beyond the action itself. The Warriors were the opposing team during the game in which the incident occurred.
Further details on when the suspension will commence and how it will impact the Rockets’ upcoming schedule were not disclosed.
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