NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2026 – Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings has been suspended one game without pay for intentionally elbowing New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.

The incident, for which Flemings was assessed a technical foul and ejected, occurred with 3:04 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Hawks’ 121-99 loss to the Pelicans on Oct. 31 at Smoothie King Center.

Flemings will serve his suspension tomorrow when the Hawks visit the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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