Denver Nuggets forward Nene was suspended for two games by the NBA on Wednesday for head-butting an opposing player and making contact with an official.

Nene was ejected with 7:25 left in Denver's 118-115 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday, after head-butting the Suns' Louis Amundson.

After the ejection, Nene made contact with a game official, said NBA executive vice president of operations Stu Jackson.

Nene, who was averaging 14.6 points and 7.8 rebounds, will be eligible to return on Saturday against Golden State.

(Xinhua News Agency March 26, 2009)