Ronnie Price Suspended for Flagrant Foul on Austin Rivers

The NBA has suspended Los Angeles Lakers guard Ronnie Price for one game following his flagrant foul on Austin Rivers in a 109-102 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.     

Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix reported the news Thursday:

In the fourth quarter, Price was guarding Rivers, who penetrated to the basket. As Rivers attempted a shot, Price hit him in the head with a forearm. Referees whistled Price for a flagrant foul and ejected him from the game.

You can view the offending play below.

Pro Basketball Talk's Kurt Helin felt the NBA made the right decision:

Doc Rivers, Austin's father, however, wasn't sure if the foul warranted any sort of suspension, per Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times:

Through eight games this year, Price is averaging 4.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 21 minutes a night.

He's set to miss Friday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs.