Suns' Mark Williams Receives One-Game Suspension, $36K Fine for Altercation

Suns center Mark Williams has been suspended one game without pay by the NBA, resulting in a $36,072 fine, for his involvement in an on-court altercation with Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado during Saturday's game. Williams was ejected after exchanging punches with Alvarado, who initiated the incident. Williams will serve his one-game ban on December 29 against the Wizards. In his absence, Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards are expected to handle center duties for the Suns.