By now, you have almost certainly seen what unfolded at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday night as the Detroit Pistons took on the Orlando Magic. During the game, Pistons G Killian Hayes and Magic forward Moritz Wagner were both running toward a loose ball when Wagner decided to shove Hayes into the Pistons’ bench. Hayes quickly got up and went after Wagner, punching him in the back of the head and knocking him out. Now, Hayes, Wagner, and other players involved in the altercation have been suspended.
How long are Killian Hayes and Moritz Wagner suspended?
According to reports, Hayes has been suspended for three games, while Wagner has been suspended for two games. Hamidou Diallo of the Pistons has also been suspended for one game for his role in the altercation. In addition, eight additional Magic players, including Cole Anthony, R.J. Hampton, Gary Harris, Kevon Harris, Admiral Schofield, Franz Wagner, Mo Bamba, and Wendell Carter, Jr. have each been suspended one game for leaving the Magic bench area during the on-court altercation.
The suspensions were handed down from Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations for the NBA.
Nation, do you agree with the lengths of these suspensions?