Hawks' Flemings suspended for a game for elbowing the Pelicans' McGowens in the head
NBA referee Natalie Sago tries to keep New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens (not shown) away from Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings (4) after an altercation in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in New Orleans. Flemings was ejected. Credit: AP/Peter Forest
NEW YORK — Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings was suspended for a game without pay by the NBA on Sunday night for intentionally elbowing New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head.
Flemings was assessed a technical foul and ejected with 3:04 remaining in the Hawks’ 121-99 road loss Saturday night.
Flemings will sit out Monday night at Indiana.
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Hawks' Flemings suspended for a game for elbowing the Pelicans' McGowens in the head
