The NBL has banned one spectator for life and another for 10 years for their roles in a courtside scuffle with Adelaide 36ers players.

Tuesday’s announcement marked a long-awaited resolution to the ugly scenes that played out in the fourth quarter of Adelaide’s loss to Melbourne United at John Cain Arena two Sundays ago.

Two courtside fans reignited tensions shortly after an on-field scuffle between players, becoming physically entangled with Sixers imports Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis.

The NBL’s single-member tribunal banned Harrell and Davis for three and two games, respectively, for their roles in the incident.

Former NBA Sixth Man Of The Year Harrell also received $3685 in fines following Monday’s hearing.

African-American Davis alleged the spectators had levelled a racial slur at him prior to the brawl, a claim corroborated by two Adelaide staffers.

But the NBL tribunal could not find microphone evidence to conclusively prove that allegation.

The tribunal heard evidence from the fan who was ultimately banned for 10 years.

That spectator is a long-time attendee at Melbourne United games, which AAP understands was considered in sparing him a lifetime ban.

The other fan is believed to have been attending his first NBL match. Both were ejected on game day.

NBL chief executive David Stevenson hoped the league had drawn a line in the sand with its punishments.

“The NBL is, and always will be, a family-friendly sport and we will not tolerate any behaviour that goes against that,” said NBL chief executive David Stevenson. “We hope this sends a clear message that sitting courtside at NBL games is a privilege. One of the great things about basketball is sitting up close to talented players, and we will always strive to protect and preserve that experience.

“We commend the swift action from club officials who intervened in an attempt to defuse the situation between Adelaide players and the fans.”

A Sixers club statement on Tuesday confirmed Harrell and Davis had accepted their sanctions.

“Both Kendric and Montrezl have taken responsibility for their part in the incidents,” the club said.“We will continue to protect our players and actively support their physical and mental wellbeing.”