Bucks release statement against Grayson Allen suspension originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Grayson Allen has been suspended one game without pay for the flagrant foul that fractured Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso’s right wrist, the NBA announced Sunday.
In response, the Milwaukee Bucks released the following statement repudiating the league’s ruling:
“We disagree with the suspension. We support Grayson and look forward to him rejoining our team for Friday’s game vs. New York.”
Allen will miss the Bucks’ Wednesday night game against the Cavaliers, and be docked roughly $28,000 worth of pay as a result of the suspension.
The statement, while a rare move, echoes the comments of head coach Mike Budenholzer and multiple players backing Allen for what they deemed an unfortunate, yet unintentional, play.
But the NBA cited “unnecessary and excessive contact,” and the “substantial injury” to Caruso as a factor in their ruling. Caruso will undergo surgery to repair the fracture on…