91.   San Antonio tried to insert a clause in his contract banning him from there, aside from Rocket games, but the players association revoked it.

92.   Smith and the players association have been weighing their options since filing the grievance.

93.   Some even have called him the heir apparent to Gene Upshaw as executive director of the players association.

94.   Smith, who was rumored to be resigning his position as vice president of the players association, now wants to succeed BUCK WILLIAMS as president.

95.   Sprewell had been considering whether to appeal the fine through the players association.

96.   Sprewell, the official said, refused to speak to members of the players association via a conference call the day after the incident.

97.   Sprewell arrived early, and opening statements were given by lawyers from the NBA and the players association.

98.   Some say angrily that their rights were bargained by the players association and the league without their consent.

99.   Sprewell contacted the players association about an appeal, and officials in the association are considering taking action.

100.   That figure has been seriously questioned by the players association.