NBA roundup: Union set to appeal Taylor’s suspension

The NBA Players Association is prepared to appeal the NBA’s 24-game suspension of Charlotte Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor, NBPA executive director Michele Roberts said Thursday. Roberts called the suspension handed down by commissioner Adam Silver excessive and in violation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Silver announced Taylor’s suspension this week after he pleaded guilty to […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Union leader set to challenge Taylor suspension

The National Basketball Players Association is prepared to appeal the NBA’s 24-game suspension of Charlotte Hornets foward Jeffery Taylor, NBPA executive director Michele Roberts said Thursday. Roberts called the suspension handed down by commissioner Adam Silver excessive and in violation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Silver announced Taylor’s suspension this week after he pleaded guilty […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Providence 88, Navy 51

Forward LaDontae Henton scored 22 points, guard Kris Dunn added 12 points and 14 assists, and Providence dominated Navy for an 88-51 win Thursday night at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, R.I. Forward Ben Bentil added 18 points for the Friars (3-0). Providence made 11 of 21 3-point attempts and 55.4 percent of its […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
William & Mary 100, Bluefield 57

The William & Mary Tribe are off to a solid 2-1 start to the season after Thursday night’s 100-57 walloping of Bluefield College at Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, Va. With three players scoring in double figures by halftime — and the Rams barely breaking double figures as a team — the Tribe raced to a […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Texas 71, Iowa 57

NEW YORK — The Iowa Hawkeyes fell victim to a big Texas run in the second half en route to a 71-57 Longhorns win in the semifinals of the 2K Classic on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. With the score tied 43-43, the No. 10 Longhorns (3-0) went on a 20-5 run to move […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Gonzaga 94, Saint Joseph’s 42

Senior guard Gary Bell Jr. scored 18 points, all in the first half, leading No. 13 Gonzaga to a 94-42 rout of Saint Joseph’s on Wednesday night at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Bell led five players who scored in double figures for Gonzaga (3-0). Freshman guard Josh Perkins came off the bench to […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Spurs get best of James, Cavaliers

CLEVELAND — Forward Tim Duncan, guard Manu Ginobili and the San Antonio Spurs have stood in Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James’ way at various points in his career. Wednesday night was just the latest example. Duncan had 19 points and 10 rebounds and the Spurs held on for a 92-90 victory over the Cavaliers after […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Bledsoe saves Suns from late collapse vs. Pistons

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Eric Bledsoe delivered more late-game magic to rescue the Phoenix Suns from an embarrassing collapse. Bledsoe made the go-ahead layup and scored a team-high 18 points, and the Suns escaped with an 88-86 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night at The Palace. Phoenix gave up nine unanswered points during […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Pacers’ buzzer-beating tip clips Hornets

INDIANAPOLIS — After an uncharacteristic 1-6 start, the Indiana Pacers are finding ways to win, rallying for their fourth victory in the past five games on Wednesday night. Solomon Hill’s tip-in of a Rodney Stuckey miss at the buzzer gave the Pacers an 88-86 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in Bankers Life Fieldhouse. “We were […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021