Sports: NBA
Published Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

The New York Knicks have reversed course and decided not to bring Allen Iverson into the fold.

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FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2009, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies' Allen Iverson brings the ball upcourt against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. The Grizzlies announced Monday, Nov. 16, in a statement that the team has ended its one-year contract with the 10-time All-Star and former league MVP in what it called a mutual agreement.

Published Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future.

Published Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

The Memphis Grizzlies hope to extend their season-high winning streak to three games this evening, when they pay a visit to the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wachovia Center.

Published Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

The Golden State Warriors return to their home floor for the first time since dealing star swingman Stephen Jackson when they host the streaking Portland Trail Blazers tonight.

Published Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Owners of the best record in the Eastern Conference at 10-2, the Atlanta Hawks will shoot for their seventh straight win when they close out a four-game homestand tonight versus the Houston Rockets at Philips Arena.

Published Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

The Southwest Division-leading Dallas Mavericks shoot for their fifth straight win when they host the Sacramento Kings tonight at American Airlines Center.

Published Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

The Cleveland Cavaliers try to get back in the win column when they visit the Central Division-rival Indiana Pacers Friday night at Conseco Fieldhouse.

Published Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

The Washington Wizards aim for back-to-back wins for the first time this season, as they pay a visit to the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Ford Center.

Published Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

The Charlotte Bobcats are still searching for their first road win of the season and they face a tall task getting it tonight when they visit the much-improved Milwaukee Bucks at Bradley Center.

Published Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

The Toronto Raptors are caught in a funk, having lost three straight and five of seven games, and will kick off a three-game homestand tonight versus the Miami Heat at Air Canada Centre.

Published Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

A pair of Eastern Conference heavyweights square off tonight in Beantown, where the Orlando Magic will take on the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in a rematch from last year's playoffs.

Published Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

The class of the NBA's Northwest Division, the Denver Nuggets, head west, aiming for their eight straight win against the lowly Los Angeles Clippers.

Published Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is expected to be sidelined 2-to-4 weeks due to a lower left leg strain and contusion he suffered in Wednesday's 99-85 win against New Jersey.

Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Pau Gasol sparkled in his season debut by scoring 24 points and pulling down 13 rebounds, as the Los Angeles Lakers ran past the Chicago Bulls, 108-93, at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol, left, of Spain puts up a shot as Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, and Kobe Bryant scored 21 points while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers' career scoring chart in Los Angeles' 108-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.

Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Deron Williams scored 21 points and dished out 10 assists, including a key pass to Carlos Boozer for a lead-extending layup late in the fourth, as Utah downed depleted San Antonio, 90-83, at AT&T Center.

Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Peja Stojakovic nailed 7-of-11 three-point tries and recorded 25 points and 13 rebounds to carry New Orleans to a 110-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

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New Orleans Hornets guard Darren Collison (2) and Phoenix Suns center Channing Frye (8) reach for a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.

Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Peja Stojakovic hit seven 3-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Thursday night.

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The San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, left, is slapped as he blocks a pass by Utah Jazz' Deron Williams during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.

Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Deron Williams scored 21 points and the Utah Jazz ended their decade-long misery in San Antonio with a 90-83 win over the Spurs on Thursday night.

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FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2009, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies' Allen Iverson brings the ball upcourt against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. The Grizzlies announced Monday, Nov. 16, in a statement that the team has ended its one-year contract with the 10-time All-Star and former league MVP in what it called a mutual agreement.

Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

It's painfully clear to everyone but the management of the New York Knicks that there's only one question to which Allen Iverson remains "The Answer."

Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

NBA players' association director Billy Hunter plans another negotiating session soon with commissioner David Stern, and here's something that might come up.

Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NBA team.

Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Opponents of the Brooklyn arena planned for the New Jersey Nets have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a state agency's approval of the project.

Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will miss Thursday's game against Utah because of a groin injury.

Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

The slumping San Antonio Spurs hope to get some support in the Alamo City tonight, when they open a four-game homestand versus the Utah Jazz at the AT&T Center.

Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Owners of the best record in the Western Conference, the Phoenix Suns shoot for their third straight win tonight against the New Orleans Hornets in the Big Easy.

Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

The Los Angeles Lakers try to continue their recent dominance of the Chicago Bulls tonight, when the two storied franchises get together at Staples Center.

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FILE - This Sept. 30, 2009, file photo shows Jayson Williams in court in Somerville, N.J. A person with knowledge of the case against retired NBA star Jayson Williams says the former player has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for shooting a driver.

Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Gilbert Arenas is waiting for an audience.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime, as the Dallas Mavericks edged the San Antonio Spurs, 99-94, at American Airlines Center.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each scored 20, and Portland nearly blew a 20-point lead in the final quarter before holding off Detroit, 87-81, at the Rose Garden.

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Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey, right, drives on Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

PORTLAND, Ore. AP) - Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each had 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the tired but tenacious Detroit Pistons 87-81 on Wednesday night.

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Dallas Mavericks guard Jose Juan Barea (11) drives against San Antonio Spurs center DeJuan Blair, right rear, and guard Keith Bogans during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Dallas.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Wednesday night.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Deron Williams returned to the Utah lineup and scored 20 points, dished out nine assists and had six rebounds as the Jazz never trailed in beating Toronto for a ninth straight time, 104-91, at EnergySolutions Arena.

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Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (8) looks to pass as Toronto Raptors guard Marco Belinelli (0), of Italy, defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Salt Lake City.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Rookie Eric Maynor scored 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and helped the Utah Jazz hang on for a 104-91 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Rudy Gay and Zach Randolph each netted 21 points as Memphis gained its first two-game winning streak of the season with a 106-91 triumph over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Andrew Bogut poured in 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, as the Milwaukee Bucks handed the New Jersey Nets their 12th straight loss to begin the year in a 99-85 decision at Bradley Center.

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Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33), of Spain, grabs a rebound over Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Rudy Gay and Zach Randolph scored 21 points apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies won their second straight, 106-91 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Luis Scola poured in 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, as the Houston Rockets handed the Minnesota Timberwolves their 11th straight loss after claiming a 97-84 win at Target Center.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Rajon Rondo finished with 18 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds to lead a balanced Boston attack, as the Celtics used a strong third quarter to take a 109-95 win over the Golden State Warriors.

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Houston Rockets' Luis Scola (4) drives around Minnesota Timberwolves' Ryan Hollins in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 in Minneapolis.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Al Jefferson crumpled to the court in pain, the victim of an inadvertent kick to the head by Houston's Carl Landry in the fourth quarter.

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New Jersey Nets' Terrence Williams (8) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks' Luke Ridnour (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Milwaukee.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Andrew Bogut and Carlos Delfino each scored 21 points, Bogut also grabbed 11 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the winless New Jersey Nets 99-85 on Wednesday night.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Al Harrington finished with a team-high 26 points and Larry Hughes added 22 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, as New York used strong bench play to end its six-game skid with a 110-103 win over the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse.

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Golden State Warriors forward Mikki Moore, right, dunks against Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Rajon Rondo scored 12 of his season high-matching 18 points in the third quarter and the Boston Celtics rebounded from a two-game skid with a 109-95 win over the short-handed Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Antawn Jamison thrived in his season debut, pouring in 31 points and pulling down 10 rebounds, and the Wizards snapped their six-game slide by pulling away for a 108-91 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger, left, fouls New York Knicks' Wilson Chandler in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Al Harrington scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter against his former team, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 110-103 on Wednesday night to snap a six-game losing streak.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Joe Johnson finished with a game-high 30 points, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 105-90 victory over the Miami Heat at Philips Arena.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Lou Williams scored 19 points and made the game-winning layup with 3.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter, as the Philadelphia 76ers edged the Charlotte Bobcats, 86-84, at the Wachovia Center.

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Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown directs his team in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Philadelphia.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Lou Williams' layup with 3.1 seconds remaining lifted the Philadelphia 76ers to a come-from-behind 86-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.

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Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley (30) takes a shot against Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson (2) during the first quarter, of an NBA basketball game at Philips Arena, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 in Atlanta.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Joe Johnson made it two straight 30-point games, Josh Smith dominated during a decisive first-half run and the Atlanta Hawks won their sixth in the row, beating the Miami Heat 105-90 on Wednesday night to reclaim a share of the NBA's best record.


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