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Kings' Wells Fined $5,000 For Punching Ball Into Tunnel

Mar 27, 2006 11:22 PM EST

The NBA fined Kings forward Bonzi Wells $5,000 for punching the ball into the locker room tunnel during the team's loss to the Warriors, the Associated Press is reporting.

Wells was angered by a foul called against him, bounced the ball high into the air and then volleyed the bounce into the tunnel leading to the Kings' locker room.

Though the ball was easily retrieved, referee Joey Crawford automatically ejected Wells for putting the ball in the stands. Wells stayed on the court for several moments, pleading for an explanation amid heavy boos, before throwing his headband into the stands as he left.

Via ESPN

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Man Convicted Of Assault For Punching Artest In Brawl

Mar 27, 2006 11:17 PM EST

The Associated Press is reporting that John Green, the man accused of sparking the brawl in the Pacers-Pistons game in November 2004, was convicted of assault Monday for punching Ron Artest.

He faces up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine. Sentencing was scheduled for May 1.

The 41-year-old contractor chewed gum and showed no emotion as the verdicts were read. Green and his attorney, Shawn Patrick Smith, said afterward that they would appeal on grounds that Artest was not present for the trial.

"[That] he didn't show up is a violation of my Sixth Amendment constitutional right to have him here," Green said of Artest, traded by Indiana to the Sacramento Kings on Jan. 25.

"The judge wouldn't force [prosecutors] to bring him here," said Smith, who did not call any witnesses.

Assistant Prosecutor John Pietrofesa said Artest's testimony wasn't needed.

"Mr. Artest's presence was going to do nothing but add a travel bill for Oakland County," he said.

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Wells Ejected For Punching Ball Into Tunnel

Mar 27, 2006 3:21 AM EST

Guard Bonzi Wells was ejected from the Sacramento Kings' game against Golden State on Sunday night for punching the ball into the locker-room tunnel in frustration.

Wells, making just his third start since Dec. 19, was angered by a foul called against him with 3:51 left in the first quarter. He bounced the ball high into the air, then volleyed the bounce into the tunnel leading to the Kings' locker room.

Via AP

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Kings Mar 2006 Archive

  • Wells Will Stay If Contract Offer Is Fair

    Sacramento Bee | Mar 25, 2006

    Bonzi Wells has made clear his fondness for Sacramento, Phillips said his client will stay in the city only if a Kings contract offer makes him just as happy.

  • Artest Booed On Every Touch

    AP | Mar 18, 2006

    "I just told Ron he shouldn't feel bad," Jackson said. "They boo me, and I play here. I don't think it bothered him. If they'll boo me, they'll boo anybody."

  • Artest Ready To Face Pacers

    Orlando Sentinel | Mar 16, 2006

    "When I got in college and the NBA, I became selfish. Now, I'm back to my high school days." - Ron Artest on his play with the Kings

  • Pierce, Bibby Named NBA Players Of The Week

    NBA.com | Mar 13, 2006

    The Boston Celtics’ Paul Pierce and the Sacramento Kings’ Mike Bibby today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 6 through Sunday, March 12.