The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Matt Barnes two games for a physical altercation with New York Knicks coach Derek Fisher earlier this year, according to reports Monday.
Yahoo Sports reported that the ban was for the incident at the home of Barnes’ estranged wife in Southern California in October.
Barnes is expected to be out Tuesday against the Miami Heat and Saturday at the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN.
Fisher had flown to Los Angeles on an off day of Knicks training camp on Oct. 3 and was visiting with Barnes’ estranged wife, Gloria Govan, at her home.
Barnes, 35, said at the time that he went to Govan’s home to check on his 6-year-old twin sons. Barnes confronted Fisher and a physical altercation ensued. Police were called, but no charges were filed.
Barnes and Fisher played together with the Los Angeles Lakers from 2010 to 2012.
Barnes is averaging 8.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in 33 games this season with the Grizzlies.