Markieff Morris suspended for elbowing Ibaka

Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris is suspended for one game for elbowing Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka in the face, the NBA announced Thursday.

The play came during a free throw battle in a preseason game Tuesday. Markieff Morris lifted his arm and threw an elbow into Ibaka's face as the ball went in. Morris was ejected in the third quarter of the 88-76 Suns win.

Morris is expected to compete for a starting job with the Suns and had 12 points and 10 rebounds in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets. The Suns open the season Oct. 30 vs. Portland.