Los Angeles Lakers guard Ronnie Price has been suspended one game without pay for hitting New Orleans Pelicans guard Austin Rivers on the side of the head with his right forearm as Rivers elevated for a layup, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.
The incident, for which Price was assessed a Flagrant Foul 2 and ejected, occurred with 9:11 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 109-102 loss to the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Price will serve his suspension on Friday, Nov. 14, when the Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center.