Kris Dunn and Jabari Smith Jr. Suspended After Altercation

In a recent announcement by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations, both Kris Dunn of the Utah Jazz and Jabari Smith Jr. of the Houston Rockets have been suspended following an altercation during the Rockets’ 147-119 victory over the Jazz on Saturday.

Nature of the Incident:

The altercation occurred with 11:55 remaining in the second quarter of the game at the Toyota Center. Dunn initiated the altercation and threw a punch at Smith Jr., leading to both players being ejected from the game after receiving technical fouls.

Suspensions:

As a result of the incident, the NBA suspended Kris Dunn for two games without pay for initiating the altercation. On the other hand, Jabari Smith Jr. has been suspended for one game for engaging in the altercation with Dunn.

🚨 2 matchs de suspension pour Kris Dunn, 1 pour Jabari Smith Jr…⛔️ https://t.co/AlXVb81Wj7

— 50 Nuances 🇺🇸🏀 (@50NuancesDeNBA) March 24, 2024

Commencement of Suspensions:

Dunn’s suspension will commence on Monday, March 25, coinciding with the Jazz’s home game against the Dallas Mavericks. Meanwhile, Smith Jr. will serve his suspension on the same day as the Rockets host the Portland Trail Blazers.

Jazz Injury Report:

*AVAILABLE – Jordan Clarkson (right groin strain)

*AVAILABLE – Lauri Markkanen (right quadriceps contusion)

*AVAILABLE – Omer Yurtseven (right ankle sprain)

OUT – Kris Dunn (league suspension)

QUESTIONABLE – Darius Bazley (G League)

QUESTIONABLE -… pic.twitter.com/PvldjFFUCA

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 25, 2024

The NBA takes incidents of this nature seriously, and both Dunn and Kris Dunn Jabari Smith Jr will face consequences for their involvement in the altercation. Such incidents serve as a reminder of the importance of sportsmanship and maintaining composure on the court, and the league will continue to uphold its standards of conduct to ensure fair play and safety for all players involved.

The NBA has suspended Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr. for 1 game for his altercation with Utah’s Kris’s Dunn. Dunn received a 2 game suspension.

This is some BS 🤬 pic.twitter.com/e7dT3LqbIm

— RocketsMuse (@RocketsMuse) March 24, 2024