The NBA has officially handed down one-game suspensions to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell and Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie following an on-court altercation, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
The incident occurred during the recent matchup between the Thunder and the Wizards. After a review of the footage by league officials, it was determined that both players engaged in behavior that violated the NBA's player conduct standards. As a result, both Mitchell and Champagnie will be forced to sit out their respective teams' next scheduled games.
The loss of Ajay Mitchell comes as the Oklahoma City Thunder continue to navigate their rotation in the Western Conference. Mitchell has been a contributor off the bench, and his absence will require the coaching staff to adjust for the upcoming contest. On the other side, Justin Champagnie has been providing depth for a Washington Wizards squad looking to find consistency in their lineup.
Per standard league policy, these suspensions are served without pay. Neither team has released an official statement regarding the NBA's disciplinary decision at this time. Both players are expected to be eligible to return to their active rosters immediately following their one-game bans.
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