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Niners' Cobe Williams Ejected for Grabbing Opponent's Throat

The club has provisionally suspended him as the BBL reviews referees' reports to decide a punishment that could reach 20 games.

Overview

  • The confrontation that saw Williams kneel over Adam Kunkel and grab his throat occurred late in the fourth quarter on Sunday and prompted referees to issue a disqualifying foul after a video review.
  • Chemnitz went on to win 94:93 in overtime despite Williams' ejection and the on-court melee that followed the incident.
  • The Niners announced a provisional suspension for Williams and he posted a public apology saying he accepts responsibility and regrets his reaction.
  • Under the BBL disciplinary code a Tätlichkeit can carry up to a 20-game ban and a €2,000–€10,000 fine, and the league expects to decide a final sanction after receiving the referees' report in the coming days.
  • Williams remains eligible for the team's imminent BKT EuroCup trip, but his absence from upcoming domestic BBL games will affect Chemnitz's rotation because he has been a regular starter and key playmaker for the newly rebuilt squad.