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NBA Suspends Jose Alvarado Two Games, Mark Williams One for On-Court Fight

The league issued unpaid bans after both players were ejected for exchanging punches during the Pelicans–Suns game.

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Dec 27, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) gets into a scrum with Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) over a play during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The suspensions take effect immediately, sidelining Jose Alvarado for Monday vs. the Knicks and Wednesday at the Bulls, and Mark Williams for Monday at the Wizards.
  • The altercation began after a foul on a Williams screen, escalated with a shove, and ended with both players landing right-handed punches before being separated and ejected.
  • Executive vice president of basketball operations James Jones announced the discipline Sunday following the league’s review.
  • Payroll estimates from ESPN’s Bobby Marks indicate Alvarado will forfeit about $62,069 and Williams roughly $36,072 during the suspensions.
  • Jordan Poole’s close-up reaction to the punch went viral and drew comparisons to his 2022 incident with Draymond Green as both teams prepare rotation adjustments for the absences.