NBA Notebook: Kings F Robinson suspended by NBA
BY Associated Press
Friday, November 09, 2012
11/09/12 at 3:35 AM
The NBA has suspended Sacramento Kings forward Thomas Robinson for two games for elbowing Detroit's Jonas Jerebko in the neck.
The play occurred with 10 minutes left in Sacramento's 105-103 win on Wednesday night. Robinson was immediately ejected.
Robinson will miss games against San Antonio on Friday and the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
Warriors' Bogut out 7-10 days: Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut will be sidelined the next seven to 10 days to rest and strengthen his surgically repaired left ankle.
The 7-footer from Australia Bogut sat out all of the preseason. He has moved slowly and showed little lift while playing four of the first five regular-season games.
He fractured his ankle Jan. 25 with Milwaukee and missed the rest of the season after being traded to Golden State.
Players, teams plan Veterans Day activities: NBA players and teams will spend the weekend honoring those in different uniforms.
The league has a number of events planned to celebrate Veterans Day in arenas and surrounding communities in a joint effort with the Department of Defense.
As part of "NBA Cares Hoops for Troops," 10 teams will host military appreciation nights at their home games from Friday through Monday. Other programs include visits to medical centers, and meals with service members.
