×

NBA suspends Hawks G Kingston Flemings 1 game for elbowing incident

By Thomson Reuters Nov 1, 2026 | 8:38 PM

By Field Level Media

Nov 02 (Field Level Media) – The NBA suspended Atlanta Hawks ​guard Kingston Flemings ‌one game without pay for intentionally elbowing New Orleans guard Bryce McGowens in the head ‌during ​the Pelicans’ ⁠121-99 home win ⁠on Saturday.

The league said that Flemings, 19, will serve the suspension on Monday ​when Atlanta visits the Indiana Pacers.

Flemings was assessed ⁠a technical foul ⁠and ejected following ​a review of the incident ​with 3:04 remaining in the ‌fourth quarter. A brief skirmish broke out, with Flemings and New Orleans’ Julian ⁠Reese each getting technicals.

Flemings recorded 12 points, six assists and two ⁠rebounds ‌in 25 minutes ⁠off the bench.

The ​eighth-overall ‌pick of the 2026 ​NBA Draft ⁠out of Houston, Flemings is averaging 7.1 points, 4.7 assists and 2.9 rebounds in seven games (no starts).

(–Field ​Level Media)