Andrew Bynum of the Los Angeles Lakers has been suspended for his actions on Friday, March 18 it was announced today

by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations.

Bynum has been suspended for two games without pay for his Flagrant Foul,

Penalty Two against Michael Beasley of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The

incident occurred with 6:16 remaining in the fourth period of the Lakers’

106-98 victory at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Bynum will serve his suspension when the Lakers host the

Portland Trailblazer at 9:30 p.m. EDT/6:30 p.m. PDT at the Staples Center

today and on Tuesday, March 22 when the Lakers host the Suns at 10:30 p.m.

EDT/ 7:30 p.m. PDT.