List of people banned or suspended by the NBA

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Under Article 21 of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Constitution, the NBA commissioner has the power to hand down disciplinary actions (either suspension or fines less than $60,000) on players for on-court incidents, conduct that does not conform to standards of fair play, conduct that does not comply with federal or state laws, and conduct that is detrimental to the game of basketball or the league.^[1] As defined by the 2005 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and the NBA, any party (a player, a team, the NBA or the NBPA) can appeal to an arbitrator if a suspension is longer than 12 games or a fine is more than $50,000. If an appeal is filed, the arbitrator would have the power to either uphold or reject the decisions made by the commissioner.^[2] If the incident is serious enough, such as point shaving or substance abuse, players can be permanently banned from playing, although players banned for substance abuse are permitted to be reinstated two years later under the anti-drug agreement between the league and the NBPA.^[3]

In the league's early years, a handful of players were banned permanently because of their involvement with point shaving in college, although Connie Hawkins was able to overturn the ban through litigation. Several more were banned permanently for abusing banned substances and they usually never returned, though some such as Micheal Ray Richardson and Chris Andersen were able to return to play after the ban. Among those suspended, Metta World Peace (then Ron Artest) and Latrell Sprewell faced the most serious punishments for on-court altercations; they were suspended 86 and 68 games, respectively. Gilbert Arenas was also suspended for more than half of the regular-season games for bringing firearms into an arena and drawing them during a dispute.

Permanently banned

Name	Team(s)	Year(s)	Season(s)	Reason
Beard, RalphRalph Beard	Indianapolis Olympians	1951	1951–52	In 1951, Beard and teammate Alex Groza were banned permanently when it was revealed that they had shaved points while playing in college.[4]
Groza, AlexAlex Groza	Indianapolis Olympians	1951	1951–52	In 1951, Groza and teammate Ralph Beard were banned permanently when it was revealed that they had shaved points while playing in college.[4]
Mager, NormNorm Mager	Baltimore Bullets	1951	1950–51	In 1951, Mager was banned permanently when it was revealed that he had shaved points while playing in college.[4]
Roth, AlvinAlvin Roth	—	1951	1950–51	In 1951, Roth, a City College of New York player, was banned permanently for his involvement in the CCNY point shaving scandal.[5]
Spivey, BillBill Spivey	—	1951	—	In 1951, Spivey, a University of Kentucky player, was banned permanently for his involvement in the CCNY point shaving scandal.[6]
Warner, EdEd Warner	—	1951	—	In 1951, Warner, a City College of New York player, was banned permanently for his involvement in the CCNY point shaving scandal.[7]
White, ShermanSherman White	—	1951	—	In 1951, White, a Long Island University player, was banned permanently for his involvement in the CCNY point shaving scandal.[8]
Molinas, JackJack Molinas	Fort Wayne Pistons	1954	1953–54	On January 10, 1954, Molinas was banned permanently for betting on his own team while playing in college.[4]
Brown, RogerRoger Brown	—	1966	—	Brown was banned permanently for his association with gambler Jack Molinas. He went on to play in the American Basketball Association (ABA).[9]
Drew, JohnJohn Drew	Atlanta Hawks Utah Jazz	1986	—	In January 1986, Drew was banned permanently for repeatedly violating NBA's substance abuse policy.[10]
Washburn, ChrisChris Washburn	Golden State Warriors Atlanta Hawks	1989	—	In June 1989, Washburn was banned permanently after three positive drug tests.[11][12]
Tarpley, RoyRoy Tarpley	Dallas Mavericks	1991 1995	1991–92 1995–96	In October 1991, Tarpley was banned permanently for repeatedly violating NBA's substance abuse policy. He was reinstated two years later in 1994 but was permanently banned from the league again in December 1995 for using alcohol.[13]
Dumas, RichardRichard Dumas	Phoenix Suns Philadelphia 76ers	1991 1993 1995	1991–92 1993–94 1995–96	In 1991, Dumas was briefly suspended for violating NBA's substance abuse policy. In 1993, he was suspended indefinitely after he tested positive for a banned substance and failing to participate in a drug rehabilitation program.[14] After two years, he was reinstated and was subsequently banned for violating a clause in his contract which prohibited him from consuming alcohol.[15]
Sterling, DonaldDonald Sterling	Los Angeles Clippers	2013	2013–14	In September 2013,[16] Sterling was recorded making racist remarks privately to his girlfriend. The remarks stemmed from her posting a picture of herself on Instagram with Magic Johnson. He said, "Don’t put him on an Instagram for the world to have to see so they have to call me. And don’t bring him to my games. Yeah, it bothers me a lot that you want to promo, broadcast that you’re associating with black people. Do you have to?", and, "You can sleep with [black people]. You can bring them in, you can do whatever you want", but "the little I ask you is ... not to bring them to my games". [17] On April 25, 2014, TMZ leaked an audio recording of the conversation.[18] On April 29, 2014, Commissioner Adam Silver banned Sterling for life as well as fining him $2.5 million. Silver also began proceeding of forcing Sterling out of the league.[19]

Permanently banned but later reinstated

Name	Team	Year	Season	Reason
Hawkins, ConnieConnie Hawkins	—	1966	—	During his freshman year in college, Hawkins was linked to a point shaving scandal. As a result of this connection, he was informally banned from the NBA in 1961, and formally banned in 1966. Hawkins filed an anti-trust lawsuit against the NBA, claiming that he was unfairly banned from participation when there was no substantial evidence linking him to the scandal. In 1969, the NBA settled the suit with Hawkins, paying him a cash settlement and lifting his ban to play with the Phoenix Suns.[20][21]
Richardson, Micheal RayMicheal Ray Richardson	New Jersey Nets	1986	1985–86	In February 1986, Richardson was banned permanently for repeatedly violating the NBA's substance abuse policy. He was reinstated two years later in July 1988.[22]
Lloyd, LewisLewis Lloyd	Houston Rockets	1987	1986–87	On January 13, 1987, Lloyd and teammate Mitchell Wiggins were banned permanently after testing positive for cocaine, a banned substance.[23] Lloyd was reinstated on September 8, 1989.[24]
Wiggins, MitchellMitchell Wiggins	Houston Rockets	1987	1986–87	On January 13, 1987, Wiggins and teammate Lewis Lloyd were banned permanently after testing positive for cocaine, a banned substance.[23] Wiggins was reinstated on July 28, 1989.[3]
Washington, DuaneDuane Washington	New Jersey Nets	1988	1988–89	In October 1988, Washington was banned permanently after testing positive for cocaine, a banned substance.[25] He was later reinstated, and played briefly for the Clippers in the 1992–93 season.[26]
Roberts, StanleyStanley Roberts	Philadelphia 76ers	1999	1999–00	On November 25, 1999, Roberts was banned permanently after testing positive for a banned substance.[27] He was reinstated three years later in 2003.[28]
Andersen, ChrisChris Andersen	New Orleans Hornets	2006	2005–06	On January 25, 2006, Andersen was banned permanently for violating NBA's substance abuse policy. He subsequently filed a grievance against the NBA, but an arbitrator denied his request in March 2006.[29] He was reinstated two years later on March 4, 2008.[30]

Suspended

Length	Name	Team	Year	Season	Reason
86 games (including playoffs) (Rest of the 2004-05 season)	Artest, RonRon Artest (now Metta World Peace)	Indiana Pacers	2004	2004–05	On November 20, 2004, Artest was suspended indefinitely for his involvement in the Pacers–Pistons brawl. On the following day, the length of his suspension was determined to last for the remainder of the season; a suspension which eventually totaled 86 games (73 regular season and 13 playoff games).[31]
68 games (originally set to be 82 games) (Rest of the 1997-98 season)	Sprewell, LatrellLatrell Sprewell	Golden State Warriors	1997	1997–98	On December 1, 1997, Sprewell choked, threatened and punched in the face Warriors head coach P. J. Carlesimo during team practice after Carlesimo criticized his passing. He was immediately suspended ten games by the Warriors. However, the Warriors terminated Sprewell's $23.7 million contract two days later and he was subsequently suspended for a year (82 games). Sprewell took the case to arbitration, and as a result, the termination of his contract was overturned and his suspension was reduced to 68 games.[32][33]
50 games (Rest of the 2009-10 season)	Arenas, GilbertGilbert Arenas	Washington Wizards	2010	2009–10	On January 27, 2010, Arenas and teammate Javaris Crittenton were suspended for the remainder of the season for violating NBA rules and Washington, D.C. laws against bringing firearms into an arena.[34] They reportedly stored unloaded firearms in their lockers and drew guns on each other during an argument regarding gambling debts back in December 2009. Arenas was already on indefinite suspension whilst under investigation for carrying unlicensed firearms since January 6.[35]
38 games (Rest of the 2009-10 season)	Crittenton, JavarisJavaris Crittenton	Washington Wizards	2010	2009–10	On January 27, 2010, Crittenton and teammate Gilbert Arenas were suspended for the remainder of the season for violating NBA rules and Washington, D.C. laws against bringing firearms into an arena.[34] They reportedly stored unloaded firearms in their lockers and drew guns on each other during an argument regarding gambling debts back in December 2009.[35]
30 games	Jackson, StephenStephen Jackson	Indiana Pacers	2004	2004–05	On November 20, 2004, Jackson was suspended indefinitely for his involvement in the Pacers–Pistons brawl. On the following day, the length of his suspension was determined to be 30 games.[31]
26 games	Washington, KermitKermit Washington	Los Angeles Lakers	1977	1977–78	On December 9, 1977, Washington punched Houston Rockets player Rudy Tomjanovich in the face during a fight in an NBA game. Tomjanovich was seriously injured and missed the rest of the season. Washington was fined $10,000 and suspended for 60 days (26 games).[36][37]
24 games	Taylor, JefferyJeffery Taylor	Charlotte Hornets	2014	2014–15	On November 29, 2014, Taylor was suspended 24 games after pleading guilty to one count of domestic assault and malicious destruction of property.[38]
20 games	Hedo Türkoğlu	Orlando Magic	2013	2012–13	On February 13, 2013, Türkoğlu was suspended 20 games after testing positive for methenolone, a banned substance.[39]
20 games	Calathes, NickNick Calathes	Memphis Grizzlies	2014	2013–14	On April 18, 2014, Calathes was suspended 20 games after testing positive for tamoxifen, a banned substance.[40]
15 games (originally set to be 25 games)	O'Neal, JermaineJermaine O'Neal	Indiana Pacers	2004	2004–05	On November 20, 2004, O'Neal was suspended indefinitely for his involvement in the Pacers–Pistons brawl. On the following day, the length of his suspension was determined to be 25 games.[31] Upon appeal, his suspension was reduced to 15 games.[41]
15 games	Anthony, CarmeloCarmelo Anthony	Denver Nuggets	2006	2006–07	On December 20, 2006, Anthony was suspended 15 games for his involvement in the Knicks–Nuggets brawl.[42]
11 games	Rodman, DennisDennis Rodman	Chicago Bulls	1997	1996–97	On January 15, 1997, Rodman kicked courtside cameraman Eugene Amos in the groin after tripping over him during an NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Several days later, he was fined $25,000 and suspended 11 games.[43][44][45]
10 games	Maxwell, VernonVernon Maxwell	Houston Rockets	1995	1995–96	On February 6, 1995, Maxwell entered the stands and punched fan Steve George, who he claimed was heckling him, in the face during an NBA game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Several days later, he was fined $20,000 and suspended ten games.[46]
10 games	Smith, J. R.J. R. Smith	Denver Nuggets	2006	2006–07	On December 20, 2006, Smith was suspended ten games for his involvement in the Knicks–Nuggets brawl.[42]
10 games	Robinson, NateNate Robinson	New York Knicks	2006	2006–07	On December 20, 2006, Robinson was suspended ten games for his involvement in the Knicks–Nuggets brawl.[42]
10 games	Hunter, LindseyLindsey Hunter	Detroit Pistons	2007	2006–07	On March 7, 2007, Hunter was suspended ten games after testing positive for phentermine, a banned substance.[47]
10 games	Miles, DariusDarius Miles	Boston Celtics	2008	2008–09	On September 20, 2008, Miles was suspended ten games after testing positive for phentermine, a banned substance.[48]
10 games	Lewis, RashardRashard Lewis	Orlando Magic	2009	2009–10	On August 6, 2009, Lewis was suspended ten games after testing positive for dehydroepiandrosterone, a banned substance.[49]
10 games	West, DelonteDelonte West	Boston Celtics	2010	2010–11	On August 20, 2010, West was suspended ten games after pleading guilty to weapon charges from September 2009. He served the suspension in the first ten games of the season.[50]
10 games	Mayo, O. J.O. J. Mayo	Memphis Grizzlies	2011	2010–11	On January 27, 2011, Mayo was suspended ten games after testing positive for dehydroepiandrosterone, a banned substance.[51]
10 games	Larry Sanders	Milwaukee Bucks	2015	2014–15	On January 16, 2015, Sanders was suspended for testing positive for marijuana, a banned substance, for the second time. Sander's suspension was a minimum of ten games or until he received help for his drug problems. Sander's suspension ended after 10 games but he was subsequently bought out by the Bucks before playing another game.[52]
8 games	Webber, ChrisChris Webber	Sacramento Kings	2004	2003–04	On February 17, 2004, Webber was suspended five games for violating the NBA's drug policy and suspended three games after pleading guilty to lying to a grand jury about making an illegal loan when he was a college basketball player for University of Michigan. He served both suspensions together.[53]
7 games	Van Exel, NickNick Van Exel	Los Angeles Lakers	1996	1995–96	On April 10, 1996, Van Exel shoved referee Ron Garretson into the scorer's table after Garretson ejected him for arguing a call during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets. On the following day, he was fined $25,000 and suspended seven games.[54]
7 games	Wallace, RasheedRasheed Wallace	Portland Trail Blazers	2003	2002–03	On January 15, 2003, Wallace confronted and threatened referee Tim Donaghy in the parking lot outside of the Rose Garden after Donaghy had given him a technical foul earlier during an NBA game against Memphis Grizzlies. Several days later, he was suspended seven games.[55]
7 games	Artest, RonRon Artest (now Metta World Peace)	Sacramento Kings	2007	2007–08	On July 15, 2007, Artest was suspended seven games after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge in May. He served the suspension in the first seven games of the season.[56]
7 games	Jackson, StephenStephen Jackson	Golden State Warriors	2007	2007–08	On July 15, 2007, Jackson was suspended seven games after pleading guilty to a felony for firing a gun outside of an Indiana strip club during a fight the year before. He served the suspension in the first seven games of the season.[56]
7 games	Smith, J. R.J. R. Smith	Denver Nuggets	2009	2009–10	On August 28, 2009, Smith was suspended seven games after pleading guilty to a reckless driving charge for a 2007 auto accident that resulted in the death of a passenger. He was already suspended two games right after the accident.[57]
7 games	World Peace, MettaMetta World Peace (formerly Ron Artest)	Los Angeles Lakers	2012	2011–12	On April 24, 2012, World Peace was suspended seven games for elbowing Oklahoma City Thunder player James Harden in the head during an NBA game.[58]
6 games	Rodman, DennisDennis Rodman	Chicago Bulls	1996	1995–96	On March 18, 1996, Rodman headbutted referee Ted Bernhardt after being ejected during an NBA game against the New Jersey Nets. On the following day, he was fined $20,000 and suspended six games.[45][59]
6 games (originally set to be 10 games)	Taylor, MauriceMaurice Taylor	Houston Rockets	2003	2003–04	On November 8, 2003, Taylor was suspended a minimum of ten games for violating the NBA's substance abuse policy.[60] After the National Basketball Players Association filed a grievance over the penalty, the league reduced his suspension to six games.[61]
6 games	Wallace, BenBen Wallace	Detroit Pistons	2004	2004–05	On November 20, 2004, Wallace was suspended indefinitely for his involvement in the Pacers–Pistons brawl. On the following day, the length of his suspension was determined to be six games.[31]
6 games	Mbenga, D. J.D. J. Mbenga	Dallas Mavericks	2006	2005–06	On June 2, 2006, Mbenga was suspended six games for going into the stands to aid Cassandra Johnson, the wife of head coach Avery Johnson, who was in a confrontation with two fans.[62]
6 games	Collins, MardyMardy Collins	New York Knicks	2006	2006–07	On December 20, 2006, Collins was suspended six games for his involvement in the Knicks–Nuggets brawl.[42]

See also

• List of players and coaches suspended by the NFL
• List of people banned from Major League Baseball

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