Hawks suspend guard Stephen Jackson

12.8.2003

Atlanta, GA (Basketball News) - The Atlanta Hawks announced Monday that they have suspended guard Stephen Jackson for Tuesday night’s game against Denver for conduct detrimental to the team.

Jackson’s absence from the team will only pertain to the Hawks’ contest with the Nuggets. He will rejoin the team on its charter flight to Memphis and play in Wednesday night’s game against the Grizzlies.

Jackson was signed as a free agent in the offseason after spending last season with the San Antonio Spurs. Jackson has started 20 games for the Hawks this season and is averaging 13.1 points per game, as Atlanta has compiled a 6-15 record.

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