Dallas' Naji Marshall gets 4-game suspension, Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic is banned 3 games for fight
The NBA has suspended Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall for four games and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic for three games for their roles in an on-court fight
By DAVID BRANDT
Published - Dec 29, 2024, 12:10 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 29, 2024, 12:10 AM EST
The NBA suspended Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall for four games and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic for three games for their roles in an on-court fight during Friday night's game.
Dallas forward P.J. Washington was suspended one game. The suspensions handed down Saturday are without pay.
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said before Saturday's game against the Warriors that he accepted the league's decision.
“We want to support Nurk in every way we can,” Budenholzer said. “He’s a great teammate.”