Butler did it, suspended for it

NBA Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Stu Jackson made the announcement Thursday.

The incident occurred with 3:27 remaining in the Lakers’ 101-89 win over the Hornets at the Staples Center. Butler will serve his suspension when the Lakers host Butler’s former squad, the Miami Heat, on Christmas Day.

Butler, in his first season with the Lakers, is averaging 13.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. He came over from the Heat in the blockbuster trade that sent Shaquille O’Neal to Miami.