Warriors Bench Sprewell

The Golden State Warriors suspended guard Latrell Sprewell for two games without pay, citing conduct detrimental to the NBA team.

Sprewell, who did not attend an event for Warriors season ticket holders Sunday, has repeatedly violated rules prohibiting unexcused absences from official team functions, Warriors officials said.

The suspension means Sprewell will miss the Warriors’ home games against the Phoenix Suns today and the Houston Rockets on Thursday.

Sprewell leads the Warriors with 20.6 points per game.

Hakeem Olajuwon and Vernon Maxwell, both suffering from iron deficient anemia, will not accompany the Houston Rockets to Sacramento for tonight’s game.