MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES’ MATT BARNES SUSPENDED

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2015 – Memphis Grizzlies’ forward Matt Barnes has been suspended for
two games without pay for engaging in a physical altercation with and threatening New York
Knicks’ Head Coach Derek Fisher, the NBA announced today. The altercation occurred on
October 3, 2015 in Redondo Beach, CA. The NBA conducted its own investigation into the
matter.
Barnes’ suspension will begin when the Grizzlies face the Miami Heat on Tuesday, Dec. 29 at
FedExForum.
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