Suns' Richardson suspended two games by NBA

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson has been suspended without pay for the first two games of the regular season for pleading guilty to driving under the influence, in violation of the law of the State of Arizona, the National Basketball Association announced Friday.

The suspension will force the Michigan State product to miss the Suns' season opener on October 28 at the Los Angeles Clippers and the team's home opener on October 30 versus the Golden State Warriors, where Richardson spent the first six seasons of his career.

Phoenix suspended Richardson for a game without pay back on February 18 after a second incident in which Richardson ultimately pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor speeding charges and a count of endangerment for a February 15 case, when his son was in the car.

The 6-foot-6 guard played in 14 games for the Bobcats last season before he was traded to the Suns on December 10. He averaged 16.4 points and 4.5 rebounds in 58 games (57 starts) for Phoenix last season.

Posted August 28, 2009 at 3:05 PM ET