NBA: Hawks suspend Josh Smith for 'conduct detrimental to the team'

Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith has found himself suspended one game and have fined him an undisclosed amount due to 'conduct detrimental to the team,' Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today reported.

Atlanta Hawks suspend F Josh Smith one game and fine him an undisclosed amount for "for conduct detrimental to the team," per Hawks. — Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) January 16, 2013

Josh Smith will miss game tonight v. Brooklyn. In statement, Smith said, "Clearly I am competitive and was frustrated by our recent losses." — Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) January 16, 2013

Josh Smith statement: "I understand and respect the team's actions and just want to get back on the court to do whatever is necessary..." — Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) January 16, 2013

More Smith: "necessary to help my teammates. I apologize for letting them down and apologize to our fans" for missing Nets game. — Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) January 16, 2013

In a statement, Smith said, "Clearly I am competitive and was frustrated by our recent losses. I understand and respect the team's actions and just want to get back on the court to do whatever is necessary to help my teammates. I apologize for letting them down and apologize to our fans." The Hawks have lost their last two games, and six of their last seven, including defeats to Eastern Conference cellar-dwellers Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards. They also scored just five points in a quarter, against the Derrick Rose-less Chicago Bulls. [Related: Clippers blowout Grizzlies, Bulls silence Hawks] Smith currently leads the team with 16.5 points per game, in addition to 8.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.3 blocks, though he is an unrestricted free agent after this season. The forward will miss the first part of a home-and-away against the Brooklyn Nets, who are currently riding a seven-game win streak. The Hawks are currently 21-16, good for sixth in the East. - AMD, GMA News