Grant Williams Elbowed Jayson Tatum, Gets Flagrant 2

What Happened?

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams has been assessed a flagrant foul penalty 2 for elbowing teammate Jayson Tatum in the face during a scrimmage on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the second half as the two players were battling for a rebound. Tatum was left with a cut above his left eye and was forced to leave the game.

Williams' Explanation

Williams said after the game that he was simply trying to box out Tatum and did not intend to hit him in the face.

“I was just trying to box him out and get the rebound,” Williams said. “I didn’t mean to hit him in the face. It was an accident.”

Tatum's Response

Tatum said he was surprised by the elbow and that he didn't think it was intentional.

“I was just trying to get the rebound and he elbowed me in the face,” Tatum said. “I don’t think it was intentional, but it still hurt.”

NBA's Ruling

The NBA reviewed the play and determined that Williams' elbow was a flagrant foul 2. This means that Williams will be suspended for one game. He will miss the Celtics' next game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.

Potential Consequences

In addition to the one-game suspension, Williams could also face a fine from the NBA. The league has a history of punishing players for flagrant fouls, and Williams' elbow could be considered a particularly egregious violation.

The Celtics are hoping that Williams will be able to return to the lineup soon. He is a key player for the team, and his absence will be felt.