Marcus Smart’s $125K Suspension for Punching Warriors Center Comes With a Surprising Silver Lining for Rockets

First reported by Yahoo Sports at Wed 10:43 PM · 6 outlets in all

1. EssentiallySports1hMarcus Smart’s $125K Suspension for Punching Warriors Center Comes With a Surprising Silver Lining for RocketsLosing a veteran like Marcus Smart is a significant blow for the Houston Rockets, particularly given what he brings defensively. But his three-game suspension also comes with an unexpected benefit for the franchise. With Houston operating dangerously close to the luxury tax threshold, Smart’s absence has handed the front office some much-needed financial relief. Even
2. Yahoo Sports3hHouston Rockets guard Marcus Smart suspended three games for punch against WarriorsThe NBA ruled Marcus Smart punched Golden State's Charles Bassey in the face. Smart's suspension starts Friday against Utah.
3. ESPN4hRockets' Smart suspended 3 games for punchThe NBA on Thursday suspended Rockets guard Marcus Smart three games without pay for throwing a punch at Warriors center Charles Bassey.
4. The Athletic(subscription required)5hMarcus Smart suspended 3 games for throwing punch at Warriors playerThe 32-year-old Houston Rockets guard was immediately ejected and walked off before officials even rendered the verdict.
5. NY Post20hWarriors center calls out Marcus Smart’s ‘fake toughness’ after punch leads to ejectionMarcus Smart took a swing at Golden State's Charles Bassey and got himself ejected from the Warriors’ 115-108 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday night.
6. Sports Illustrated22hTakeaways from Warriors' Loss to Rockets: Silver Lining to Steph's Injury EmergesLJ Cryer's performance also featured in Wednesday's takeaways