The NBA has suspended Sacramento Kings point guard Darren Collison for eight games without pay after pleading guilty to domestic battery charges last month, an anonymous source with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports.

The incident took place between Collison and his wife in their Granite Bay home on May 30 and was deemed a misdemeanor by the Placer County Sheriff's Office. The UCLA standout will participate in the preseason, but will begin serving his suspension in the regular season opener against the Phoenix Suns on Oct. 26. He's slated to return to action when the Kings host the New Orleans Hornets on Nov. 8.

The league provided a press release explaining the reasoning behind their disciplinary measures on the seven-year guard.

“The NBA conducted its own investigation into this matter, including a review of all available materials and interviews of the parties involved,” the release read. “The NBA also consulted with a panel of experts in the field of domestic violence, upon whom the league relies in connection with such matters…Among other factors, the NBA took into account the conduct and its result, the player’s acceptance of responsibility, his cooperation with both law enforcement and the NBA, and his voluntary participation in counseling in addition to the court-mandated program.”

Collison also publicly took responsibility for his actions before the NBA decided to impose the suspension.

“This is far from who I am as a person and not something I am proud of,” Collison said after pleading guilty, according to The Sacramento Bee. “I take full responsibility for my actions. I have apologized to my beautiful wife that I have known and loved since high school. I appreciate and am thankful for the love and understanding from my family, friends and supporters. Now it is time to put this behind us and move forward.”

The Kings also released a statement after the NBA announced its decision to suspend him.

“Domestic violence is a serious issue and directly contradicts the values of the Sacramento Kings,” the statement read. “Darren has taken responsibility for his action and will work to raise awareness of this critical issue in the community. We support the NBA's decision on the matter.”

Sacramento now sports two point guards that have faced recent problems with the law in Collison and Ty Lawson. If Lawson is unable to perform to expectations, it could mean a temporary opportunity for NBA journeyman Jordan Farmar or rookie Isaiah Cousins.