SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been suspended by the NBA for two games without pay after pleading no contest in California to drunken driving.
The suspension began with Tuesday night’s 113-107 loss to the Thunder in Oklahoma City.
Nocioni was arrested about 2 a.m. Nov. 5 when a police officer noticed his car weaving in downtown Sacramento, hours after the Kings lost a home game to the Hawks.
Nocioni must serve two days in a work program operated by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department. He also must complete a three-month alcohol class, pay a $480 fine and court penalties and serve three years’ probation.
Ellis likely to miss trip
OAKLAND, Calif. — Warriors leading scorer Monta Ellis underwent an MRI exam on his injured back that revealed a strain, and he isn’t expected to join the team during its five-game road trip. The Warriors began the road swing in Miami, where they lost 110-106 to the Heat.
Golden State, which is also without center Andris Biedrins for the trip because of a sports hernia, signed forward Reggie Williams to a 10-day contract.
The Associated Press
