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Knicks pass on Iverson, want to stay young
The New York Knicks passed on a chance to sign Allen Iverson over the summer. A few months and only one victory later, they have to decide if he's worth reconsidering.
Knicks' Answer: No to Allen Iverson
The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future.
Jayson Williams plea hearing delayed for now
Gasol scores 24 in debut, Kobe passes Kareem
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.
Gasol scores 24 in debut as Lakers rout Bulls
Jazz win in San Antonio for first time since 1999
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -Deron Williams scored 21 points and the Utah Jazz finally ended their decade-long misery in San Antonio with a 90-83 win over the Spurs on Thursday night.
So far, Nowitzki is the league’s MVP
Sporting News: Steve Nash is a nice choice, and LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade are expected, but red-hot Dirk Nowitzki is elevating the Dallas Mavericks to contenders in the Western Conference.
Spurs' Ginobili expected to miss 1 week
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -Manu Ginobili is expected to miss about a week for the San Antonio Spurs because of a strained left groin.
Iverson clears waivers, becomes free agent
Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NBA team.
NYC groups sue to block deal for Nets arena
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.
Knicks weighing options with Allen Iverson
News that signing Allen Iverson may force the Knicks to move another player simultaneously could make this deal take several days to get done.
