The expected suspensions have been handed down.
New Orleans’ Jose Alvarado has been suspended for two games and Phoenix’s Mark Williams one, all without pay, for a fight during Saturday night’s game that saw both men ejected.
FIGHT BREAKS OUT IN SUNS-PELICANS 😳 pic.twitter.com/yEjd0pha5z
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 28, 2025
The incident started with the 6'0" Alvarado trying to fight around a screen from the 7'1" Williams. After the play was stopped, Alvarado took exception with the screen and pushed Williams — Alvarado got two games because he initiated the fight — and Williams shoved back and that led to a fight where punches were thrown. This is going to hit both men in the wallet.
Suspension amounts
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) December 29, 2025
Jose Alvarado (NOP): $62,069
Mark Williams (PHX): $36,072
Alvarado will serve his suspension on Dec. 29 vs. the Knicks and Dec. 31 vs. the Bulls, while Williams will serve his suspension on Dec. 29 against the Wizards.
