Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings suspended 1 game for elbowing Pelicans’ Bryce McGowens

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Hawks rookie guard Kingston Flemings has been suspended one game without pay after elbowing New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the face during Saturday night’s loss, the NBA announced Sunday.Flemings will serve the ban Monday night when the Hawks visit the Indiana Pacers.The altercation occurred with 3:04 remaining in the fourth quarter of New Orleans’ victory, resulting in a flagrant foul 2 and an automatic ejection for Flemings.Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings has been suspended one game without pay for intentionally elbowing New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head. He’ll serve his suspension tomorrow against the Indiana Pacers. pic.twitter.com/gLM3GPvcyp Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) November 2, 2026The No. 8 overall pick in the June draft had put together a strong performance before his exit, recording 12 points, six assists, four steals and two rebounds. Through seven games, the reserve guard is averaging 7.