Sydney Kings star import Josh Childress could spend the rest of the NBL season on the sideline after flooring Perth Wildcats opponent Jesse Wagstaff with a brutal elbow to the face.

The strike sent the crowd into a frenzy of booing, jeering and taunts directed at the 31-year-old American star player Childress.

The 391-game NBA player has been charged with striking, unduly rough play and bringing the game into disrepute. All three charges will be heard by an independent tribunal.

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Childress faces a potential fine and a suspension if found guilty of one or more of the charges.

His hearing in Sydney is scheduled to start at 5.30pm (AEDT) Tuesday.