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League suspends Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings one game after elbowing McGowens

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

The league announced Atlanta rookie Kingston Flemings will serve a one-game suspension without pay after elbowing Bryce McGowens in the face late Saturday.

The contact came after McGowens blocked Flemings' layup, and broadcasters initially missed the off-ball elbow before the technical foul and ejection.

LINEUP CONTEXT

Atlanta may need to adjust its backcourt rotation for one game, but the article does not identify a replacement for Flemings.

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