The Associated Press reports: Los Angeles Lakers forward Rick Fox was suspended six games by the NBA on Monday and Sacramento Kings guard Doug Christie was hit with a two-game ban as punishment for their two skirmishes in last Friday's preseason finale in Los Angeles.

The league, however, opted against additional fines or suspensions for the Lakers and Kings despite the involvement of numerous members from both teams.

"Our rule contemplates players leaving the bench for an altercation on the court. The fact that this altercation took place in the tunnel, in the hallway, was different in our minds," NBA vice president Stu Jackson said. "We felt, at the end of the day, the players should not be penalized for leaving the bench for an incident away from the court."

Fox and Christie did not receive fines on top of the suspensions but will take hits to their salaries. Fox will be allowed to attend the ring ceremony for the Lakers, but then must leave immediately.