Raymond Felton handed four-game ban by Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks have suspended guard Raymond Felton for four games after he pleaded guilty to the attempted criminal possession of a weapon and a firearm.

Felton will now miss the first four games of the 2014-15 NBA season, with the player's actions coming in violation of the law of the State of New York.

The guard, who was an integral part of the team last time out, will serve the suspension without pay, according to the NBA's official website.

The Mavs will be looking to build on a promising finish to last season when the new term gets underway, having been led to the first round of the playoffs under Rick Carlisle.