Marquese Chriss suspended for verbal confrontation with coach

The Suns are reportedly planning to suspended Marquese Chriss one game for an altercation with a member of the coaching staff.

ESPN’s Chris Haynes reports the suspension stems from a verbal confrontation with one of the team’s assistant coaches.

Phoenix Suns plan to suspend forward Marquese Chriss for a game stemming from a verbal confrontation with an assistant coach, league sources tell ESPN.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 3, 2018

Chriss, 20, is in his second season in the NBA after being selected No. 8 overall in the 2016 draft. In 46 games this season, Chriss is averaging seven points, five rebounds, and one block per game.