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Iverson's wife wants restraining order
The estranged wife of former NBA superstar Allen Iverson was demanding a restraining order be placed on her husband as they fight out a bitter divorce, TMZ reported Sunday.

Iverson to join Dominican Republic club
Former NBA star Allen Iverson will play on a one-month contract in a regional basketball league in the Dominican Republic.

Iverson to join Dominican Republic club
Former NBA star Allen Iverson will play on a one-month contract in a regional basketball league in the Dominican Republic.

Manager: Iverson won't go to Dominican
The manager for Allen Iverson says the former NBA star will not play for a team in the Dominican Republic.

Manager: No Dominican Republic for Iverson
The manager for Allen Iverson says the former NBA star will not play for a team in the Dominican Republic.

Iverson plans to join Dominican Republic team
Former NBA star Allen Iverson is joining a regional basketball league in the Dominican Republic for a month.

Allen Iverson to join Dominican Republic team (Yahoo! Sports)
Former NBA star Allen Iverson is joining a regional basketball league in the Dominican Republic for a month. Team president Milton Nunez told The Associated Press on Thursday the 36-year-old guard will play for Pueblo Nuevo. He declined to say how much Iverson will be paid. Iverson is to arrive Sunday and play for his second-place team that same day against GUG in Santiago province, Nunez said.

Iverson offered indoor soccer deal
Former NBA MVP Allen Iverson has been offered an unusual but lucrative deal to play indoor soccer with New York state's Rochester Lancers.

Source: Iverson looks to minors for NBA shot
With hopes of getting one last shot in the NBA, former All-Star and league MVP Allen Iverson is contemplating playing minor league basketball, according to a person close to the situation.

Report: Iverson's bank account seized
A judge has signed off an order that allows an Atlanta jewelry store to recoup a six-figure debt from former NBA star Allen Iverson directly out of his bank account, TMZ reported Monday.

Sixers rout Kings for sixth straight win (AP)

Elton Brand had a season-high 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Sacramento Kings 112-85 Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory. The Sixers are 7-2 and lead the Atlantic Division. It's their best start since Allen Iverson helped them open 10-0 on their way to the NBA finals in 2000-01.

Judge dismisses lawsuit vs. Iverson (AP)
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against former NBA star and Detroit Piston Allen Iverson over a 2009 bar fight. The Detroit News (http://bit.ly/sUVdGb ) reports Tuesday that federal Judge Nancy Edmunds found no evidence that Iverson punched an Ohio man or that the man who struck him was linked to the player.

Bar-fight suit against Iverson dismissed
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against former NBA star and Detroit Piston Allen Iverson over a 2009 bar fight.

Iverson willing to come off Celtics bench
Allen Iverson is reportedly willing to come off the bench if it means getting a shot at playing with this team.

Organizers postpone Iverson's Vegas tourney
Event organizers have postponed a professional basketball tournament in Las Vegas hosted by NBA star Allen Iverson.

Iverson hosting 2-day tournament in Las Vegas
Former NBA star Allen Iverson is set to host a two-day professional basketball tournament in Las Vegas.

Iverson to host 2-day Vegas tournament (AP)
Former NBA star Allen Iverson is set to host a two-day professional basketball tournament in Las Vegas. Iverson is working with the Justice Entertainment Group on the four-team Las Vegas Superstar Challenge slated for Nov. 12-13 at the Thomas and Mack Center. He is to appear at a news conference Wednesday to announce captains and players for each team.

Iverson hosting two-day tourney in Vegas
Former NBA star Allen Iverson is set to host a two-day professional basketball tournament in Las Vegas.

Iverson to join NBA stars for Philly exhibition?
Could Allen Iverson be the latest big name added to Sunday's star-studded exhibition in Philadelphia?

PG Miller optimistic in return to Denver (AP)
Andre Miller left Denver with hard feelings. He's back now, and with a renewed sense of optimism. When the Nuggets traded Miller for Allen Iverson in December 2006 the buzz focused on Denver adding a superstar to the roster. For Miller, leaving a team he liked, a coach he loved playing for and a place he called home was tough.

Iverson's wife files for divorce, denies cheating rumors
The wife of Allen Iverson denied there was a third party involved in her bid to divorce the former NBA superstar, TMZ reported Saturday.

Report: Iverson's wife files for divorce
The wife of former NBA superstar Allen Iverson has filed for divorce for the second time in the past 15 months, TMZ reported Thursday.

Iverson eyes return to NBA at age 36
Allen Iverson wants to keep his passport at home.

Iverson eyes comeback, end to career in NBA
Allen Iverson is determined to end a career possibly destined for the Hall of Fame in the NBA, not in some faraway country where brief YouTube clips are the only way to stay updated on the four-time scoring champion.

Iverson gets snippy with police
Former NBA star Allen Iverson let loose against Atlanta police with a curse-filled tirade after a car belonging to him was pulled over for a traffic violation, according to a police report released Friday.

Iverson's Lamborghini impounded in Atlanta
A Lamborghini belonging to Allen Iverson was held in an Atlanta police impound yard after the former NBA star was pulled over by cops, TMZ reported.

Allen Iverson expects doctor's OK for return Monday
Allen Iverson expects to receive medical clearance on Monday to resume playing after being sidelined for the last two months with a lesion in his right calf, says his business manager Gary Moore.

Iverson needs rest from leg injury
Former NBA star Allen Iverson will not have surgery on a painful calcium mass that developed on his right calf.

Allen Iverson opts to rehab calf after seeing Dr. James Andrews
Former NBA MVP Allen Iverson will attempt to rehabilitate his troublesome right calf without surgery after being examined today by noted surgeon James Andrews.

Manager: Surgeon to look at Allen Iverson's hurt calf
Former Philadelphia 76ers guard and NBA MVP Allen Iverson is scheduled to have his troublesome right calf examined by noted surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., next Monday, according to Iverson's business manager, Gary Moore.

Manager: Allen Iverson to get growth removed Tuesday
Allen Iverson, the former NBA MVP and scoring champion, will see a specialist next Tuesday to have the undetermined growth in his right calf surgically removed, his business manager, Gary Moore, said Thursday.

Injured Iverson expects to resume career
Allen Iverson says he expects to continue playing basketball at the highest level possible once he has a lesion in his right leg examined in the United States.

Allen Iverson injures ankle playing in Turkey, will have MRI exam
Former NBA star Allen Iverson injured his right ankle playing with his Turkish team and will have an MRI exam Thursday.

Report: Injured Iverson ready to retire
Allen Iverson's stay in Turkey -- and basketball career -- might be over.

Iverson says he's happy in Turkey
Former NBA star Allen Iverson says he's happy with his new career in Turkey.

Allen Iverson 'enjoying ride' after 5 games in Turkey
Former NBA star Allen Iverson says he's happy with his new career in Turkey.

Iverson scores 2 points in loss
Allen Iverson scored two points in his Turkish league debut for Besiktas Cola Turka in a 74-67 defeat to defending champion Fenerbahce Ulker on Sunday.

NBA TV to televise game featuring Allen Iverson's team in Turkey
NBA TV will televise a game featuring Allen Iverson's team in Turkey on Sunday.

Iverson scores 15 in debut in Turkey
Former NBA All-Star Allen Iverson has scored 15 points in his debut for Besiktas Cola Turka but failed to carry his team to victory against Hemofarm Stada.

Allen Iverson scores 15 points in debut for Besiktas Cola Turka
Former NBA All-Star Allen Iverson has scored 15 points in his debut for Besiktas Cola Turka but failed to carry his team to victory against Hemofarm Stada.

Allen Iverson says he's not ready, Turkey team debut postponed
Former NBA All-Star Allen Iverson's debut with Turkish basketball league team Besiktas has been postponed.

Iverson's debut in Turkey postponed
Former NBA All-Star Allen Iverson's debut with Turkish basketball league team Besiktas has been postponed.

Allen Iverson arrives in Turkey to begin stint with Besiktas
Former NBA star Allen Iverson arrived in Istanbul on Monday to begin a stint with Turkish club Besiktas, promising to give fans "something they haven't seen before."

Fans greet Iverson for arrival in Turkey
Former NBA star Allen Iverson arrived in Istanbul on Monday to begin a stint with Turkish club Besiktas, promising to give fans ''something they haven't seen before.''

Allen Iverson's arrival in Turkey delayed by 2 days
The Turkish basketball club Besiktas says former NBA star Allen Iverson's arrival in Istanbul has been delayed by two days.

Iverson seeks fresh start with Turkish squad
LeBron James and Chris Bosh headed for South Beach, while Amare Stoudemire decided to star on Broadway. Allen Iverson? He's headed for Turkey.

Iverson agrees to deal with Turkish club
Allen Iverson has agreed in principle to a $4 million, two-year contract with the Turkish professional team Besiktas.

Iverson agrees to 2 yrs., $4M in Turkey (AP)
Allen Iverson has agreed in principle to a $4 million, two-year contract with the Turkish professional team Besiktas. Iverson is expected to officially sign with the club this weekend and will begin his overseas career the week of Nov. 8. His management team put out a release Thursday night. Iverson and Besiktas officials will hold a press conference in New York on Friday.

Allen Iverson headed to Turkey after getting no interest from NBA teams
After spending the offseason waiting in vain for an NBA team to call, Allen Iverson is headed to Turkey.

Allen Iverson agrees to 2-year deal with Turkish club Besiktas
Allen Iverson agreed in principle to a two-year, $4 million contract with Turkish team Besiktas on Thursday.

Former teammates, coaches 'sad' Allen Iverson's career might end in Turkey
Allen Iverson seems set for another crossover -- this one from the NBA to the Turkish basketball league.

Iverson appears close to deal in Turkey (AP)
Allen Iverson seems set for another crossover -- this one from the NBA to the Turkish basketball league. The 2001 NBA MVP has been out of work since leaving the Philadelphia 76ers in March to deal with family issues. Unwanted by the NBA, Iverson appears close to a deal to sign with Besiktas. The team's executive board member Seref Yalcin is ready to meet with Iverson this week to work out...

Report: Allen Iverson has agreement in principle with Turkish team Besiktas
Allen Iverson has agreed in principle on a two-year, $4 million contract with Turkish club team Besiktas, Yahoo! Sports reported, citing sources.

Turkish team looks to meet with Iverson (AP)
A top official of Turkish basketball team Besiktas says Allen Iverson is keen to play for the Istanbul squad. Besiktas executive board member Seref Yalcin told the Anatolia news agency Monday that he will travel to the United States to discuss terms of a possible deal with the 11-time NBA All-Star and former scoring champion.

Report: Iverson to play hoops in Turkey
Eleven-time NBA All-Star Allen Iverson has agreed in principle to a two-year, $4 million deal with Turkish side Besiktas, Yahoo! Sports reported Sunday citing sources.

Allen Iverson response to Besiktas Cola Turka deal expected soon
Turkish basketball team Besiktas Cola Turka says it is expecting a response shortly from former NBA scoring champion Allen Iverson on its conditions to sign a deal.

Besiktas sets terms for Iverson deal (AP)
Turkish basketball team Besiktas Cola Turka says it is expecting a response shortly from former NBA scoring champion Allen Iverson on its conditions to sign a deal. Sanem Helvacikoylu, in charge of foreign relations for the team, said Friday that Besiktas is a big club and has conditions in the contract, including "penalties." She would not elaborate.

Turkish team offers Iverson 1-year deal (AP)
The coach of Turkish basketball team Besiktas Cola Turka hopes to finalize negotiations with former NBA scoring champion Allen Iverson soon. Burak Biyiktay says Tuesday the Istanbul club has offered a contract to Iverson's manager for a one-year stint in Turkey. Biyiktay says the former NBA MVP would bring a "new vision to the team." He says "Iverson is a great trademark and...

Iverson interested in playing in Turkey
Former NBA MVP Allen Iverson is in "serious talks" to play with a Turkish team.

Allen Iverson in serious talks with Turkish team Besiktas, his business manager says
Allen Iverson, after two short-lived stints with the Grizzlies and 76ers last season, is closing in on a contract to play with the Turkish team Besiktas, according to his business manager.

Iverson considering playing in China (AP)
Unwanted by the NBA, Allen Iverson is considering playing in China. Gary Moore, Iverson's personal manager, says Iverson has not been contacted by any NBA team with training camps set to open in less than two weeks. Moore says there is "legitimate interest" between Iverson and a team in China to work out a deal.

Iverson considering playing in China
Unwanted by the NBA, Allen Iverson is considering playing in China.

With his NBA well dry, Allen Iverson considering China
Unwanted by the NBA, Allen Iverson is considering playing in China.

Allen Iverson primed for next season, manager says
Allen Iverson plans to return to the NBA next season.

Iverson plans to return next season (AP)
Allen Iverson plans to return to the NBA next season. Gary Moore, Iverson's personal manager, says Iverson is working out and "absolutely" will try and play next season. Iverson returned to the Philadelphia 76ers in December and took a leave of absence in March because of family issues. Moore says Iverson's ill daughter is now "doing very well." Iverson also is filming a...

Manager: Iverson plans NBA return
Allen Iverson plans to return to the NBA next season.

NBA commissioner David Stern, John Thompson reached out to troubled ex-76ers guard Allen Iverson
NBA commissioner David Stern and legendary former Georgetown coach John Thompson recently reached out to troubled ex-76ers guard Allen Iverson, according to Iverson's longtime business manager, Gary Moore.

Iverson going through 'tough times'
Exiled Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson says he's experiencing "tough times'' a week after it was decided he would not return to the team and his wife filed for divorce.

Report: Allen Iverson facing alcohol, gambling problems
Multiple NBA sources say Allen Iverson is facing alcohol and gambling issues that have derailed his career and threaten his post-basketball well-being, according to a published report.

Wife of Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson files for divorce in Atlanta
The same day the Philadelphia 76ers announced that guard Allen Iverson would not return for the rest of the season, his wife filed for divorce in Atlanta.

Iverson's wife files for divorce (AP)
The same day the Philadelphia 76ers announced that guard Allen Iverson would not return for the rest of the season, his wife filed for divorce in Atlanta. In papers filed Tuesday in Fulton County Superior Court, Tawanna Iverson said their 8 1/2 -year marriage is "irretrievably broken." She asks for full custody of the couple's five children, child support and alimony.

Reports: Iverson won't return to 76ers this season
Allen Iverson won't play for the 76ers again this season, according to reports out of Philadelphia.

Iverson won't return to 76ers this season
Allen Iverson's second stint with the team he once led to the NBA finals ended Tuesday when the Sixers announced he would not return for the rest of the season.

Hill: What team will want Iverson?
Here's the question: What NBA team could possibly want Allen Iverson now?

Reports: Allen Iverson not returning to Philadelphia 76ers this season
Allen Iverson, who has not played since Feb. 20, will not return to the 76ers this season, according to Philadelphia area media reports.

Williams helps 76ers hold off Warriors (AP)

Lou Williams scored 26 points, including a clinching 3-pointer with 14.5 seconds left, and Andre Iguodala added 22 points and seven assists as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Golden State Warriors 110-102 on Tuesday night. Williams matched his career high with five 3-pointers and had 10 rebounds and seven assists to help the Sixers win in their first game since guard Allen Iverson took an...

Fantasy Fast Break: Can Lou be sweet again?
What are the ramifications if and when the Sixers cut ties with Allen Iverson? Who might be some buy-low and sell-high candidates for the stretch run? Our Sergio Gonzalez breaks it down in his Fantasy Fast Break.




Fantasy Fast Break: Can Lou be sweet?
What are the ramifications if and when the Sixers cut ties with Allen Iverson? Who might be some buy-low and sell-high candidates for the stretch run? Our Sergio Gonzalez breaks it down in his Fantasy Fast Break.




'Very serious' family issue to keep Iverson out indefinitely
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson has left the team and is out indefinitely to spend time with his ill daughter.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson out indefinitely for ill daughter
76ers guard Allen Iverson has left the team and is out indefinitely to spend time with his ill daughter.

McGrady dazzles but Thunder win in OT (AP)

Tracy McGrady's dazzling Knicks debut couldn't stop the surging Oklahoma City Thunder, who got 36 points from Kevin Durant and beat New York 121-118 in overtime Saturday night for their eighth straight victory. Durant made the go-ahead jumper with 16 seconds left in his 27th consecutive game with at least 25 points, the longest streak since Allen Iverson also did it in 27 in a row from...

Wade helps Heat cruise by Iverson, 76ers (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored 24 points and the Miami Heat cruised to a 105-78 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Jermaine O'Neal added 20 points for Miami, which won its third straight. Philadelphia welcomed back Allen Iverson, who returned after missing five games to help care for his ill daughter, Messiah.

Allen Iverson back with Philadelphia 76ers after being with ill daughter
Allen Iverson returned to the Sixers after missing time to be with his ailing daughter.

Kobe, Iverson out of All-Star game; Kidd, Lee in
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers won't play in the All-Star game this weekend.

Bryant, Iverson to sit out All-Star game (AP)
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers won't play in the All-Star game this weekend. Both former NBA MVPs were voted into the starting lineups by fans. The NBA announced Thursday that Bryant will be replaced by Dallas point guard Jason Kidd on the Western Conference roster.

Sources: Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson out of All-Star Game
The ankle injury that has sidelined Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant for the last three games will knock him out of Sunday's All-Star Game as well.

Thunder ride Durant, win sixth straight (AP)

Kevin Durant had 33 points and 11 rebounds to help Oklahoma City extend its season-high winning streak to six games with an 89-77 victory over Portland on Tuesday night. It's the 25th straight game that Durant has scored 25 or more points -- the longest streak since Allen Iverson did it in 27 consecutive games during the 2000-01 season.

Iguodala, Brand help Sixers rout Wolves (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 24 points, Elton Brand added 21, and Philadelphia's reserves performed well to help the 76ers to a 119-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. The 76ers were once again missing guard Allen Iverson, who has been out the past four games to tend to his ill daughter.

Iverson to miss 2 more games for his child's illness
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson will miss the team's next two games because of the lingering illness of one of his children.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson to miss at least two more games
Allen Iverson will miss the team's next two games because of the lingering illness of one of his children.

Iverson to miss 2nd game due to child's illness
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson will sit out a second straight game because one of his children is ill.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson sitting out again for personal reasons
76ers guard Allen Iverson will sit out a second straight game because one of his children is ill.

Iverson out again due to child's illness (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson will sit out a second straight game because one of his children is ill. Team officials say Iverson will miss Friday's game against the New Orleans Hornets. He also sat out the 76ers' overtime win over Chicago on Wednesday. He will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game at Houston.

Philadelphia 76ers' Allen Iverson to sit out vs. Chicago Bulls
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson will not play against the Chicago Bulls because one of his children is ill.

Brand, Iguodala get 76ers by Bulls in OT (AP)

Elton Brand scored 26 points, and Andre Iguodala had 25 points, eight rebounds and eight assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers rally for a 106-103 overtime victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Willie Green added 15 points in place of Allen Iverson, Lou Williams had 14, and Samuel Dalembert finished with 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Sixers (17-31), who have won two in a row.

Durant's 33 lift Thunder over Hawks (AP)

Kevin Durant had 33 points and 11 rebounds, Jeff Green added 19 points and two key baskets down the stretch, and the Oklahoma City Thunder recovered after letting a 13-point lead slip away to beat the Atlanta Hawks 106-99 on Tuesday night. Durant became the first player since Allen Iverson nine seasons ago to score at least 25 points in 22 consecutive games and came up big down the stretch.

76ers end 3-game skid, drop Nets to 4-42 (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 14 points, including seven in a key portion of the third quarter, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to an 83-79 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak for Philadelphia, while the lowly Nets (4-42) kept pace with the 1972-73 Sixers for the worst record in NBA history.

Granger's 26 lift Pacers over 76ers (AP)

Danny Granger scored 26 points and Dahntay Jones had 18 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 109-98 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. The Pacers earned a split of the home-and-home series after Philadelphia won 107-97 on Saturday night. Jones scored seven straight points late in the fourth quarter that helped the Pacers put this one away for a rare road win.

Brand, Iverson help Sixers beat Pacers (AP)

Elton Brand scored 23 points, and Thaddeus Young had 22 points and 10 rebounds in the Philadelphia 76ers' 107-97 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Allen Iverson, recently voted a starter for the Eastern Conference All-Star team, had 17 points, five rebounds and three assists for the 76ers (15-28).

Allen Iverson makes no apologies for All-Star Game start
Allen Iverson makes no apologies for being voted to start in the All-Star Game and doesn't care about critics who say he doesn't deserve to be there.

AI not sorry for being All-Star starter (AP)
Allen Iverson makes no apologies for being voted to start in the All-Star game and doesn't care about critics who say he doesn't deserve to be there. Iverson was voted an Eastern Conference starter even though he's played only 20 games. The Philadelphia 76ers guard briefly retired after an ill-fated stint with Memphis, and his 14.4 scoring average is well off his career mark.

LeBron James tops All-Star voting, Allen Iverson will start
Allen Iverson has been voted to start in the All-Star Game, while Steve Nash and Tim Duncan made late moves to claim starting spots for the Western Conference.

Wolves rally from 20 down to beat 76ers (AP)

Jonny Flynn had a career-high 29 points and nine assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from 20 points down to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-103 in overtime on Monday. Al Jefferson added 23 points and 13 rebounds to help the Timberwolves complete their biggest comeback of the season against the stunned Sixers.

Boston Celtics' Ray Allen suggests limiting fans' role in voting for All-Star Game
Celtics guard Ray Allen thinks it's time to limit fans' influence in All-Star voting with Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady, despite having little to no impact this season, both headed into the final hours of voting in position to start.

Iverson, T-Mac may be All-Star starters (AP)
Unwanted by their teams, Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady are still adored by their fans. The Memphis Grizzlies quickly parted ways with Iverson. The Houston Rockets are trying to trade McGrady. Maybe the players can swap stories of their rocky roads while covering each other at the All-Star game. Despite having little to no impact this season, both went into the final hours of voting in position to...

Haitian C Dalembert donates, lifts 76ers (AP)

Sam Dalembert made a $100,00 donation to help relief efforts in his native Haiti, then had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 98-86 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Thaddeus Young scored 20 points for the Sixers and Allen Iverson had 17. Dalembert made all seven of his shots and had three blocks.

Ellis making case for All-Star nod (AP)

Monta Ellis is putting up 30-point games at such a pace he's drawing comparisons to greats like Allen Iverson. He's also making quite a case to earn the Golden State Warriors their first All-Star nod since Latrell Sprewell 13 years ago. "He's more powerful in some ways than Iverson was," Boston coach Doc Rivers said.

Iguodala, Brand lead 76ers over Hornets (AP)

Andre Iguodala and Elton Brand scored 18 points each, Allen Iverson added 16 and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a four-game home losing streak with a 96-92 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Thaddeus Young and Lou Williams added 12 points each and Samuel Dalembert had six points, 14 rebounds and five blocks for the Sixers, who had lost nine of 10 at home.

Knee injury may keep Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson out of All-Star Game if picked
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson could skip the All-Star game if he's voted an Eastern Conference starter because of his arthritic left knee.

AI could skip All-Star game due to knee (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson could skip the All-Star game if he's voted an Eastern Conference starter because of his arthritic left knee. Iverson hobbled into the Sixers' locker room after their loss to Toronto on Friday night. He says he had the knee drained again before the game and it continues to give him trouble.

Philadelphia 76ers guarantee remainder of Allen Iverson's deal
The Philadelphia 76ers guaranteed guard Allen Iverson's contract for the rest of the season on Tuesday.

Sixers fend off rally from Nuggets for upset win
Allen Iverson scored 17 points, Elton Brand added 16 and the Philadelphia 76ers held off a furious rally to beat the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets 108-105 on Sunday night.

Sixers hold off short-handed Nuggets (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 17 points, Elton Brand added 16 and the Philadelphia 76ers held off a furious rally to beat the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets 108-105 on Sunday night. Nene had 24 points and 15 rebounds, and Ty Lawson scored 23 points for the Nuggets, who have lost six of eight. The Nuggets played their second game in as many nights without their top two scorers.

Iverson helps 76ers pull away from Kings (AP)

Although not the prolific scorer he was in his earlier years with the Philadelphia 76ers, Allen Iverson is still a difference maker. The 34-year-old Iverson showed he still can score, getting 11 of his 20 points in the third quarter. And his presence alone was a factor as the 76ers pulled away in the final period for a 116-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady among All-Star votes leaders
Allen Iverson could be back in the All-Star game.

Fantasy Fast Break: Here's to Detroit's health
What happens in Detroit now that the Pistons are finally healthy? Can Allen Iverson and Lou Williams co-exist? What's the deal with Tracy McGrady? Sergio Gonzalez provides owners with the storylines to follow in Week 10.




Brand's 25 spark Sixers past Blazers (AP)

Elton Brand had a season-high 25 points and nine rebounds in a reserve role, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 104-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Brand, a 6-foot-9 former All Star, made 9 of 20 shots in 30 minutes to help Philadelphia (8-22) rally from a 10-point second half deficit.

Grizzlies shed Iverson, start winning (AP)
When the Allen Iverson experiment blew up on Memphis, it looked like the Grizzlies had started yet another lottery countdown. Five weeks later, they're playing their best basketball in years. The Grizzlies are 12-7 since a woeful 1-8 start, beating division leaders Dallas, Cleveland and Denver along the way.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan: Allen Iverson to sit out until at least Dec. 28
Allen Iverson missed his second straight game for the Philadelphia 76ers because of arthritis in his left knee.

Iverson misses second straight game (AP)
Allen Iverson missed his second straight game for the Philadelphia 76ers because of arthritis in his left knee. Sixers coach Eddie Jordan made the announcement before Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, saying Iverson will not return until Philadelphia's game against Portland on Dec.

Injured Allen Iverson won't make trip to play Boston Celtics Friday
Injured Iverson won't play Friday against Celtics

Sixers end 12-game swoon in rout of Warriors
Thaddeus Young had 26 points and 14 rebounds, Allen Iverson scored 20 points and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 117-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.

Sixers snap 12-game skid, beat Warriors (AP)

Thaddeus Young had 26 points and 14 rebounds, Allen Iverson scored 20 points and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 117-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Iverson was a rookie the last time the Sixers lost 13 straight in the 1996-97 season. He played the best game of his four-game second stint in Philadelphia to help avoid another unlucky 13-game...

Rockets send 76ers to 12th straight loss (AP)

Aaron Brooks scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half and the Houston Rockets held off a late surge before handing the Philadelphia 76ers their 12th straight loss, 96-91 on Friday night. The 76ers (5-18) are on their longest skid since also dropping 12 in a row from Nov. 25-Dec. 20, 2006. They traded Allen Iverson near the end of that losing streak.

Pistons hand 76ers 11th straight loss (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 27 points and hit the winner with 8.7 seconds left to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 90-86 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday night, the 76ers' 11th straight loss. Allen Iverson scored 11 points in his second game with the Sixers. He hit the tying jumper with 1:06 left that made it 86-all.

Philly fans should keep expectations for A.I. low
Philly fans may have got chills watching Allen Iverson's return, but don't expect him to make the 76ers a playoff team, Jon Marks says.

Fantasy Fast Break: Oh no with Oden
What happens in Portland now that Greg Oden is out for the season? How will the 76ers use Allen Iverson? What is up with Marc Gasol? Our Sergio Gonzalez analyzes these questions and more in the latest Fantasy Fast Break.




Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson will start Monday against Denver Nuggets
Allen Iverson will start for the Philadelphia 76ers in their home game against Denver.

Billups, Nuggets spoil Iverson's return to Philly
Chauncey Billups scored 31 points and Carmelo Anthony had 14 to help the Nuggets spoil Allen Iverson's return to Philadelphia with a 93-83 win over the 76ers on Monday night.

Nuggets ruin Iverson's return to Philly (AP)

Chauncey Billups and Denver ruined Allen Iverson's homecoming. Billups scored 31 points and Carmelo Anthony had 14 to help the Nuggets spoil Iverson's return to Philadelphia with a 93-83 win over the 76ers on Monday night. The Nuggets went on a 22-3 run over the third and fourth quarters to rally for their fourth straight win.

76ers' Iverson will start vs. former Denver team
Allen Iverson will start for the Philadelphia 76ers in their home game against Denver. Coach Eddie Jordan said Iverson will start Monday night and may start the rest of the season for the struggling Sixers. Iverson will play his first game with Philadelphia since 2006. "I feel like I am home," Iverson said at shootaround. "Just seeing people I'm accustomed to seeing, seeing the reporters, seeing some of the fans when I go out to eat. Just the smell of Philadelphia when I go outside.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan expects Allen Iverson will start for team
Allen Iverson practiced with the Philadelphia 76ers and is expected to start when they play Monday night against Denver.

Iverson should start in second 76ers stint
Allen Iverson practiced with the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time in three years and is expected to start when they play Monday night against Denver. Iverson practiced with the first team of Elton Brand, Samuel Dalembert, Thaddeus Young and Willie Green on Sunday. Leading scorer Andre Iguodala did not practice with a sore right ankle. Iverson was back in a 76ers practice jersey for the first time since they traded him in 2006.

Week 7 Fantasy Basketball Planner
The upcoming week brings us the return of Allen Iverson to Philadelphia and the first full week for Kevin Love in Minnesota. Sergio Gonzalez breaks down every roster for the upcoming scoring period in his Planner.




Tearful Iverson glad to be back in Philly
A tearful Allen Iverson is happy to be back with the Philadelphia 76ers. Iverson is returning to the franchise where he was an MVP, calling it an opportunity he couldn't turn down. The 10-time All-Star guard signed a non-guaranteed deal with the 76ers on Wednesday, and said at the Wachovia Center that he's ready to prove he can still play. "I want to retire here," Iverson said Thursday. The 34-year-old Iverson was teary almost from the start of his news conference.

A tearful Allen Iverson is happy to be back with the 76ers
Allen Iverson is returning to the franchise where he was an MVP, calling this an opportunity he couldn't turn down.

The Fantasy impact of Iverson's return
With Allen Iverson back in Philly, is it time to start thinking about him as a prime-time player again? And what happens to players like Andre Iguodala, Lou Williams and Jrue Holiday? Sergio Gonzalez shares his take.




Iverson signs with 76ers, will debut Monday
Allen Iverson is rejoining the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers president Ed Stefanski announced the signing Wednesday on the team's Web site. Iverson is expected to make his debut Monday against the Denver Nuggets. Stefanski says in a news release that the team felt "Allen was the best available free agent guard to help" after the injury to Lou Williams, who will miss up to eight weeks.

Thunder hand 76ers eighth straight loss (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 33 points, Nick Collison added 18 points in his first game back from an injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder handed the Philadelphia 76ers their eighth straight loss, 117-106 on Wednesday night. Word that 10-time All-Star Allen Iverson would be returning to Philly wasn't enough to keep the Sixers from suffering their longest losing streak since 2006.

Iverson signs with 76ers, to play Monday (AP)
Allen Iverson is rejoining the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers president Ed Stefanski announced the signing Wednesday on the team's Web site. Iverson is expected to make his debut Monday against the Denver Nuggets. Stefanski says in a news release that the team felt "Allen was the best available free agent guard to help" after the injury to Lou Williams, who will miss up to eight weeks.

Allen Iverson signs with 76ers
Allen Iverson is rejoining the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers president Ed Stefanski announced the signing Wednesday on the team's Web site. Iverson is expected to make his debut Monday against the Denver Nuggets. Stefanski says in a news release that the team felt "Allen was the best available free agent guard to help" after the injury to Lou Williams, who will miss up to eight weeks.

Allen Iverson accepts Philadelphia 76ers' contract offer
Allen Iverson has accepted a contract offer from the 76ers.

Reports: Sixers offer one-year deal to Iverson
Allen Iverson and the Philadelphia 76ers are close to a reunion. A person with knowledge of the contract talks says the Sixers offered a one-year, non-guaranteed contract to Iverson on Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract talks had not been made public.

Report: Philadelphia 76ers offer Allen Iverson one-year deal
A person with knowledge of the contract talks says the 76ers offered a one-year, non-guaranteed contract to Allen Iverson on Tuesday.

Sources: Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers get closer to reunion
The 76ers are getting closer to signing Allen Iverson, sources said on Monday.

Iverson talks to Sixers; no word on potential deal
Allen Iverson and the Philadelphia 76ers have met to discuss a possible return to the team. Team president Ed Stefanski said in a statement that both parties remain noncommittal about a final decision after a nearly two-hour meeting Monday in Dallas. The 76ers are in town to play the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.

Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers meet face to face in Dallas
76ers coach Eddie Jordan and general manager Ed Stefanski had a two-hour meeting in Dallas on Monday with free-agent guard Allen Iverson before the team's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan downplays Allen Iverson comeback talk
76ers coach Eddie Jordan says he hasn't talked to Allen Iverson about bringing the former franchise star out of retirement.

Sixers coach downplays reports of Iverson comeback
Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan says he hasn't talked to Allen Iverson about bringing the former franchise star out of retirement. Jordan downplayed reports Sunday of Iverson coming back to the Sixers, saying the speculation is "probably more in the media than it actually is." Jordan said he hasn't discussed Iverson with anyone and that the Sixers aren't seriously discussing any free agents.

Allen Iverson: Philadelphia 76ers reportedly considering making an offer
Longtime Allen Iverson confidant Stephen A. Smith reported early Saturday that the 76ers, according to team sources, were giving deep consideration to making Iverson an offer.

Smith: Iverson appears headed to Philly
Allen Iverson may not be done with the NBA yet. The Sixers could return him to Philly as early as next week, Stephen A. Smith says.

Sixers appear ready to bring back Iverson
Allen Iverson not only may come out of retirement in a matter of days. But he also could very well return to the franchise where all of his glory began.

Iverson in talks to rejoin 76ers (AP)
Allen Iverson's retirement could be a short one. A person with knowledge of the talks says the Philadelphia 76ers have been approached about signing former franchise superstar Iverson, and team management has held internal discussions about bringing him back. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because talks have not been made public, says Iverson is among the free-agent candidates...

Larry Brown: Iverson shouldn't retire (AP)
Larry Brown has a message for Allen Iverson: don't give up. Iverson's former coach said Friday he thinks the 10-time All-Star "still has a passion to play" and shouldn't retire. An online report this week indicated Iverson had decided to end his career after receiving little interest from NBA teams.

Larry Brown says Allen Iverson shouldn't give up and retire
Larry Brown, Allen Iverson's former coach, said the 10-time All-Star shouldn't retire and shouldn't give up.

Larry Brown: Iverson still has a 'passion to play'
Larry Brown has a message for Allen Iverson: don't give up. Iverson's former coach said Friday he thinks the 10-time All-Star "still has a passion to play" and shouldn't retire. An online report this week indicated Iverson had decided to end his career after receiving little interest from NBA teams. Brown, now coaching the Charlotte Bobcats, said he has talked to Iverson's agent and is seeking to get in touch with him directly.

VIDEO: It's Iverson's own fault
Allen Iverson can still compete, so why is he retiring? He has to look in the mirror to get the answer, Mark Kriegel says.

Answer me this: How bad does Iverson want it?
Allen Iverson's puzzling retirement brings up more questions than answers. Stephen A. Smith is here to sort it all out.

Report: Iverson set to retire from NBA (AP)
Allen Iverson is set to retire from the NBA, according to an online report. Commentator Stephen A. Smith published a statement on his Web site on Wednesday attributed to Iverson. It said Iverson plans to retire but also that "I feel strongly that I can still compete at the highest level." The statement also said Iverson has tremendous love for the game and the desire to play.

Report: Allen Iverson planning to retire from the NBA
Allen Iverson is planning to retire from the NBA, nationally syndicated radio host and Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Stephen A. Smith reports.

Final Answer? Iverson announces plan to retire
The question: What will Allen Iverson do next?

Knicks decide against signing Iverson
The New York Knicks have decided not to pursue Allen Iverson. Team president Donnie Walsh said Friday the team won't make any additions at this time despite its 2-9 record. He added the decision to pass on the former MVP had nothing to do with Iverson's ability to play. "I've always admired him," Walsh said. "I think he'd be a great addition for a team that's in a different position than we're in and I hope he gets picked up.

Knicks decide not to pursue Iverson (AP)
The New York Knicks have decided not to pursue Allen Iverson. Team president Donnie Walsh said Friday the team won't make any additions at this time despite its 2-9 record. He added the decision to pass on the former MVP had nothing to do with Iverson's ability to play. "I've always admired him," Walsh said.

Source: New York Knicks won't pursue free-agent guard Allen Iverson
The New York Knicks have decided not to pursue Allen Iverson, a decision that was reached late Thursday night.

Allen Iverson clears waivers, becomes free agent
Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NBA team.

Iverson clears waivers, becomes free agent
Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NBA team. The former MVP was waived Tuesday after playing only three games with the Memphis Grizzlies and no team claimed him in the following 48 hours, making him a free agent. The New York Knicks are discussing whether they want to bring in the 34-year-old guard. Iverson was unhappy coming off the bench last season in Detroit and this season with the Grizzlies, so there isn't expected to be much interest in him.

Iverson clears waivers, is free agent (AP)
Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NBA team. The former MVP was waived Tuesday after playing only three games with the Memphis Grizzlies and no team claimed him in the following 48 hours, making him a free agent. The New York Knicks are discussing whether they want to bring in the 34-year-old guard.

VIDEO: Iverson, Knicks may be a match
Like two trains hurtling downhill, Allen Iverson and the Knicks could end up merging paths. And it may even work out, Randy Hill says.

New York Knicks consider adding Allen Iverson to roster
The Knicks, winners of just two of their first 11 games, are seriously contemplating signing Allen Iverson if he clears waivers on Thursday afternoon.

Knicks have no excuse to pass on Iverson
A hoops purist like Charley Rosen wouldn't really suggest the Knicks do everything they can to get Allen Iverson, would he?

Knicks have to decide if Iverson is their Answer
The New York Knicks passed on a chance to sign Allen Iverson last summer. A few months and only one victory later, they have to decide if he's worth reconsidering. Iverson is on the market again after the Memphis Grizzlies waived him Tuesday night. And while the Knicks weren't interested in the offseason, they won't rule the former scoring champion out yet.

New York Knicks stop short of saying Allen Iverson's worth look
The New York Knicks passed on a chance to sign Allen Iverson last summer. A few months and only one victory later, they have to decide if he's worth reconsidering.

Iverson, Grizzlies part ways after only 3 games
The Allen Iverson experiment with the Memphis Grizzlies is over. The Memphis Grizzlies announced Monday 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. Iverson began an indefinite leave of absence on Nov. 7 to deal with a personal issue after playing only three games with Memphis, all in California.

Allen Iverson, Memphis Grizzlies agree to terminate contract
The Grizzlies announced Monday in a statement that the team has ended its one-year contract with 10-time All-Star and former league MVP Allen Iverson in what it called a mutual agreement.

The Answer is The Problem for Grizzlies
Actually, since Allen Iverson's presence in Memphis is entirely based on absurdities, Charley Rosen offers a ridiculous solution.

Memphis Grizzlies have to move on without MIA Allen Iverson
The Grizzlies are moving on witihout Allen Iverson, unsure when he will return.

Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley: Allen Iverson 'would tell me' if mulling retirement
Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley has shot down the idea that Allen Iverson is mulling retirement as he takes an indefinite leave of absence for a personal matter.

Grizzlies' Heisley: Not sure of Iverson's plans
Memphis owner Michael Heisley says he is not sure of what Allen Iverson's future plans are, though he hopes Iverson returns to the Grizzlies soon. Heisley granted the 10-time all-star permission Saturday for an indefinite leave to deal with a personal matter. The Commercial Appeal newspaper reported Monday that Iverson is contemplating retirement. "I'm not in Allen's head. I don't know what he's thinking," Heisley told The Associated Press on Monday.

Kaman helps Clippers win third straight (AP)

Chris Kaman had 26 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 113-110 on Saturday night for their third straight victory -- equaling their longest winning streak of last season. The Grizzlies were without 10-time All-Star point guard Allen Iverson, whose current status as a backup behind Mike Conley -- and Iverson's subsequent comments on the matter --...

Iverson leaves Grizzlies with permission
Disgruntled Memphis guard Allen Iverson returned to his home in Atlanta after receiving permission to leave the team to attend to personal business. Team owner Michael Heisley gave the four-time NBA scoring leader permission to skip the Grizzlies' game Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers following a 114-98 loss to the Lakers the night before.

Allen Iverson says he wants to help Grizzlies win
Allen Iverson sees no reason to apologize for a week of barbed comments when his only concern is helping the Memphis Grizzlies win, preferably from the starting lineup.

Report: Allen Iverson leaves Grizzlies for personal reasosn
Allen Iverson was granted permission to leave the Memphis Grizzlies to deal with a personal matter, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported on Saturday.

Allen Iverson: Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley backs coach Lionel Hollins
Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins has made it clear that Allen Iverson is still coming off the bench, despite his complaints about playing a reserve role -- and his owner is backing him.

Martin has 48 as Kings ruin A.I.'s Grizzlies debut
Kevin Martin scored 48 points and the Kings ruined Allen Iverson's Grizzlies debut with an OT win.

Fantasy Fast Break: Already seeing Redd
What are the main storylines that Fantasy owners should be made aware this week? Our Sergio Gonzalez touches on the impact of Allen Iverson, the return of Pau Gasol and the injury to Michael Redd in his Fantasy Fast Break.




Fantasy Fast Break: Already seeing Redd
What are the main storylines that Fantasy owners should be made aware this week? Our Sergio Gonzalez touches on the impact of Allen Iverson, the return of Pau Gasol and the injury to Michael Redd in his Fantasy Fast Break.




Iverson expected to make Grizzlies debut Monday
Allen Iverson is expected to make his season debut for the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night at Sacramento. Iverson is recovering from a partial right hamstring tear and missed his third straight game when the Grizzlies played the Nuggets in Denver on Sunday night. Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins said that when Iverson returns, he'll be part of a three-guard rotation with O.J. Mayo and Mike Conley.

Allen Iverson set to make Memphis Grizzlies debut on Monday
Allen Iverson is set to make his Grizzlies debut on Monday.

Richard Hamilton of Detroit Pistons echoes Allen Iverson on problems with ex-coach Michael Curry
Whether or not he gets to partake in an on-court reunion Wednesday night with Allen Iverson, Pistons guard Richard Hamilton says he still shares plenty of common ground with his former teammate.

Allen Iverson sits out Memphis Grizzlies' opener vs. Detroit Pistons
The Memphis Grizzlies will have to wait a while longer for the debut of veteran guard Allen Iverson.

Iverson sits out Grizzlies season opener (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies will have to wait a while longer for the debut of veteran guard Allen Iverson. Iverson, the Grizzlies' highly publicized free-agent signing, was listed as inactive Wednesday night for the season opener against his former team, the Detroit Pistons. Iverson is still recovering from a partially torn left hamstring he sustained early in the preseason.

Iverson: 'Longshot' for me to play in opener
For the first time in his career, Allen Iverson vows to take the advice of others instead of listening to his body. That means the 10-time All-Star could miss Memphis' season opener Wednesday against his former team, Detroit, as he recovers from a partly torn left hamstring.

Allen Iverson 'long shot' for Memphis Grizzlies' opener, guard says
Grizzlies guard Allen Iverson says he feels no pain in his left hamstring, but says it's a "longshot" that he'll play in Wednesday's season opener against Detroit.

Grizzlies hope Iverson can help fix team (AP)

The Memphis Grizzlies got the Answer during the offseason. Now they're about to find out how much Allen Iverson really can help solve the problems of a team trying to rebuild. The Grizzlies won just 24 games last season and had trouble scoring, averaging just 93.9 points per game -- among the worst in the NBA.

VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Grizzlies
Just how new pieces Allen Iverson and Zach Randolph fit with other offensive-minded Grizzlies is unclear, our NBA Tipoff says.

Howard has double-double as Magic win (AP)

Mickael Pietrus scored 19 points and Dwight Howard and J.J. Redick each had 15 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 102-83 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a preseason game on Monday night. Howard also had a team-high 11 rebounds in 24 minutes as the Magic remained unbeaten in four exhibition games.

Memphis Grizzlies' Allen Iverson out up to three weeks with partial tear in hamstring
Memphis Grizzlies guard Allen Iverson could miss up to three weeks after an MRI revealed a partial tear in his left hamstring.

Iverson could miss up to 3 weeks with hamstring
Memphis Grizzlies guard Allen Iverson could miss up to three weeks after an MRI revealed a partial tear in his left hamstring. The Grizzlies made the announcement before Wednesday night's exhibition game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. If the timetable is correct, Iverson would miss all of preseason, and his status for the season opener at home against the Detroit Pistons on Oct. 28 would be in jeopardy.

Grizzlies G Iverson strains hamstring (AP)
Allen Iverson's debut with the Memphis Grizzlies will have to wait. The guard strained his left hamstring during a scrimmage on Sunday in Birmingham, Ala., and he was held out of the Grizzlies' opening preseason game on Tuesday night against Washington. Iverson is scheduled to have an MRI taken on Wednesday in Memphis, and he will miss that night's home game against Oklahoma City.

Grizzlies G Iverson out with strained hamstring
Allen Iverson's debut with the Memphis Grizzlies will have to wait. The guard strained his left hamstring during a scrimmage on Sunday in Birmingham, Ala., and he was held out of the Grizzlies' opening preseason game on Tuesday night against Washington. Iverson is scheduled to have an MRI taken on Wednesday in Memphis, and he will miss that night's home game against Oklahoma City. "I wouldn't even look at it as being safe or smart," Iverson said. "I can't go.

Allen Iverson's debut with Memphis Grizzlies delayed by hurt hamstring
Allen Iverson's debut with the Grizzlies will have to wait.

Grizzlies eager to learn from Iverson (AP)
Rudy Gay listened as Grizzlies' teammate O.J. Mayo talked of the team's need to meld at practice and couldn't stop himself from piping in, "Practice?" Oh yes, the player who's been with the Memphis Grizzlies the longest has seen video of Allen Iverson's infamous 2002 rant during a feud with Larry Brown about missing practice and heard that word maybe 20 times in the...

Allen Iverson: Detroit Pistons 'lied' about coming off bench
Allen Iverson calls his one season in Detroit the "worst year of my career" and claims team officials, and head coach Michael Curry, "lied" to him about coming off the bench instead of starting.

Allen Iverson's run with Memphis Grizzlies officially under way
The Grizzlies' chemistry experiment with Allen Iverson is under way.

Iverson joins Grizzlies for media day (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies' chemistry experiment with Allen Iverson is under way. The biggest star ever to put on a Grizzlies' uniform joined his new teammates Monday for a press session in Memphis. Then they boarded a bus for a trip to Birmingham, Ala., where coach Lionel Hollins has a week's worth of two-a-day practices, meals and quality time together planned for the first week of...

NBA's 10 most challenging coaching jobs
Lionel Hollins will need it after the Grizzlies added Allen Iverson. He has one of the NBA's 10 most challenging coaching jobs in '09-10.

VIDEO: Hill: Grizz, A.I. are desperate
Allen Iverson says God is bringing him to the Grizzlies. Randy Hill says there's nothing divine about it, but Memphis has its reasons.

Iverson aiming to prove critics wrong in Memphis
Allen Iverson wants to prove he's not finished yet. The Memphis Grizzlies want to rev up the rebuilding process with a young roster. That is why the 34-year-old Iverson signed a one-year contract Thursday with a team that hasn't reached the playoffs since 2006 and has never won a postseason game. The Grizzlies is coming off a 24-58 season that tied for fifth-worst in the NBA. "This year for me is so personal," Iverson said. "It's basically going to be my rookie season again.

Allen Iverson officially joins Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed former NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star Allen Iverson.

Grizzlies withdraw offer to G Navarro (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies have withdrawn their qualifying offer to guard Juan Carlos Navarro, making him an unrestricted free agent. General manager Chris Wallace announced the move Thursday that surrenders the right to match any future offers if Navarro returns to the NBA. It's a move that frees up salary cap space just before Memphis introduces veteran guard Allen Iverson at a news conference...

Iverson: 'God chose Memphis' as my next team
Guard Allen Iverson has tweeted that he will be heading to Memphis. The 34-year-old free agent tweeted Wednesday that "God Chose Memphis as the place that I will continue my career." The Commercial Appeal on its Web site reported that Iverson told the Grizzlies he is accepting a one-year offer. The Grizzlies had no immediate comment Wednesday morning, and Iverson's agent, Leon Rose, did not immediately respond to a text message to his cell phone.

Allen Iverson tweets he's joining Memphis Grizzlies
Allen Iverson announced Wednesday morning that he is indeed joining the Memphis Grizzlies.

VIDEO: Hill: Grizz, Iverson are desperate
Allen Iverson says God is bringing him to the Grizzlies. Randy Hill says there's nothing divine about it, but Memphis has its reasons.

Grizzlies admit they've agreed to deal with Iverson
The Grizzlies admitted Wednesday that they have agreed in principle to a contract with Allen Iverson, hours after the guard tweeted that he was heading to Memphis. The 34-year-old free agent tweeted earlier Wednesday that "God Chose Memphis as the place that I will continue my career."

Grizzlies owner Heisley meets with Iverson
The owner of the Memphis Grizzlies and the team's staff are meeting with Allen Iverson as the sides move closer to a deal bringing the veteran guard to a very young team. Iverson said on Twitter on Sunday night he was meeting with the owner and staff Monday and that he wanted to help the Grizzlies develop a winner. The meeting was in Atlanta, where Iverson has been working out this offseason. The Grizzlies confirmed the meeting but declined to comment further.

Stein: Allen Iverson has Monday meeting scheduled with the Memphis Grizz
Allen Iverson has dropped his strongest hint yet that he will soon be joining the Memphis Grizzlies, announcing via his Twitter account Sunday night that he has a face-to-face meeting scheduled Monday with Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley.

Iverson says he has offer from Grizzlies
NBA veteran Allen Iverson says he has an offer from the Memphis Grizzlies to play for the club next season.

Grizzlies won't confirm offer to Iverson (AP)

The Memphis Grizzlies general manager refuses to confirm whether the team has made a formal offer to Allen Iverson. Iverson tweeted Wednesday that Memphis had made him an offer, and ESPN.com reported general manager Chris Wallace confirmed the Grizzlies had made a formal offer. But Wallace Thursday through a team spokesman would only say he did not confirm an offer to ESPN.com.

Mailbag: What's your beef with A.I., Charley?
A reader thinks our NBA analyst has a vendetta against Allen Iverson, but Charley Rosen swears it's nothing personal.

Memphis Grizzlies GM confirms making offer to Allen Iverson
Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace confirmed that the team made an offer to Allen Iverson.

NBA free agency: Is Allen Iverson close to landing a deal?
Allen Iverson says he's "close to a deal." Who could it be?

NBA free agents: Miami Heat reportedly still interested in Allen Iverson's services
The Miami Heat supposedly haven't cooled on the idea of adding Allen Iverson to next season's roster.

Memphis Grizzlies withdraw offer to free agent Hakim Warrick
Suddenly, another power forward has become available on the unrestricted free agent landscape -- and it could impact Allen Iverson's chances of possibly playing for the Memphis Grizzzlies next season.

Blazers use cap space to sign free agent PG Miller
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent guard Andre Miller. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Miller averaged 16.3 points and 6.5 assists as a starter for the Philadelphia 76ers last season. Miller joins point guards Steve Blake and Jerryd Bayless for the Blazers. Blake started last season, averaging 11 points, five assists and 2.5 rebounds. Miller, 33, went to the Sixers in 2006 in a midseason trade with the Denver Nuggets that involved Allen Iverson.

Iverson's suitors aren't chasing a prize
A few teams are interested in Allen Iverson despite his disastrous stint in Detroit. Randy Hill questions their motives — and sanity.

NBA Free Agents: Sources say Allen Iverson sought for face-to-face meeting about coming off bench by Los Angeles Clippers
Before they commit to Allen Iverson for one year, the Clippers want to look him in the eye and ask him about coming off the bench.

NBA free agents: The latest chatter on Allen Iverson, Lamar Odom
Marc Stein has the latest word on Allen Iverson, Lamar Odom and others.

Report: Clippers-Iverson talks 'very serious'
Could Allen Iverson soon be feeding the ball to overall No. 1 draft choice Blake Griffin on the L.A. Clippers?

Report: Los Angeles Clippers 'serious' about Allen Iverson
The Clippers are reportedly in serious talks to sign Allen Iverson.

Memphis Grizzlies chase Allen Iverson but think Miami Heat lead race
The Grizzlies are interested in Allen Iverson but think the Heat are the favorite to land him.

Straight Shooting: Where should free agents go?
Teammates in Detroit, Allen Iverson and Rasheed Wallace are free to go. Charley Rosen finds the right fit for the top free agents.

Iverson's 27 help Pistons end skid at 5 (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 27 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to an 87-79 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, ending the Pistons' longest losing streak in five seasons. Rasheed Wallace scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half to help bring Detroit's five-game skid to an end. The Grizzlies lost their sixth straight and for the 14th time in 16 games.

Hornets hand Pistons fifth straight loss (AP)

Chris Paul had 23 points and 14 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets hand the Detroit Pistons their fifth straight loss, 91-85 on Saturday night. David West added 20 points for the Hornets, who had six players in double figures. Richard Hamilton led the Pistons with 20 points. Detroit, with Tayshaun Prince and Hamilton already playing at less than 100 percent, got a scare when Allen Iverson hurt...

Granger lifts Pacers by Pistons in OT (AP)

Danny Granger scored 24 points and made the tying shot late in regulation in the Indiana Pacers' 110-106 overtime victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. T.J. Ford scored 23 points, and Troy Murphy added 18 points and 13 rebounds to help the Pacers snap a three-game losing streak. Rodney Stuckey led Detroit with 30 points, Allen Iverson had 23 points, and Rasheed Wallace added 17 points...

Pistons win in AI's return to Denver (AP)

Tayshaun Prince hit a running jumper with 20 seconds left, Aaron Afflalo hit six straight free throws after that, and the Detroit Pistons overcame 30 points by Chauncey Billups to beat the Denver Nuggets 93-90 on Friday night in Allen Iverson's return to the Mile High city. Iverson, making his first appearance in Denver since being traded to Detroit for Billups, Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb on...

Adande: Iverson no longer a solo act
Finding chemistry with Allen Iverson is difficult. Have the Pistons found The Answer?

Iverson: Return to Denver 'just another game'
Allen Iverson isn't exactly emotional over his only trip this season to the Mile High City, certainly not like Chauncey Billups will be when he returns to the Motor City in two months.

Iverson ho-hum about return to Denver (AP)
Allen Iverson isn't exactly emotional over his only trip this season to the Mile High City, certainly not like Chauncey Billups will be when he returns to the Motor City in two months. "It's just another game for me. I've been in the league 13 years," Iverson said of Friday night's game at the Pepsi Center between Detroit and Denver, who teamed up in November for the season's biggest trade.

Pistons win seventh straight, top Clips (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 24 points, Tayshaun Prince added 20, and the Detroit Pistons got a critical goaltending call in the final seconds to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 88-87 on Sunday for their seventh straight victory in a matchup of injury-depleted teams. Allen Iverson had 18 points and 10 assists for the Pistons, who have beaten the Clippers 12 straight times.

Stuckey's 38 helps Pistons extend streak (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 13 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter, and the undermanned Detroit Pistons won their sixth straight game with a 98-92 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Allen Iverson and Tayshaun Prince added 23 points each for the Pistons, while Amir Johnson had 10 points and 14 rebounds.

Pistons beat Nets for fifth straight win (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 19 points, and Tayshaun Prince added 16 to help the undermanned Detroit Pistons win their fifth straight game, 83-75 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday. Both teams lost key players during the game. New Jersey's Vince Carter was ejected after for arguing a second-quarter call with referee Derrick Stafford, and Rasheed Wallace didn't play in the second half after injuring his...

Prince, Iverson lift Pistons over Bucks (AP)

With Richard Hamilton sidelined, the Detroit Pistons abandoned their three-guard lineup and used a bigger starting unit that stifled the Milwaukee Bucks. Tayshaun Prince scored nine of his 19 points in the decisive third quarter and Allen Iverson added 18, lifting the Pistons to an 87-76 victory Saturday night.

AI hits last-second shot to lift Pistons (AP)

Allen Iverson kept the ball this time. A week after passing up a chance at a winning shot against the Utah Jazz, Iverson hit an off-balance runner with 0.2 seconds left to give the Detroit Pistons a 90-88 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. "The play was for me to run the clock down and try to get to the basket," he said.

AI hurt but Stuckey's 40 carry Pistons (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 40 points, topping his previous career high by 13, and the Detroit Pistons overcame an injury to Allen Iverson in a 104-98 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. Stuckey helped the Pistons end a two-game skid and improve to 11-11 since Iverson joined the team. The star guard managed only five points in this one, however, sitting out most of the second half with a...

Iverson, Stuckey lead Pistons by Wizards (AP)

Allen Iverson crumpled to the floor early Wednesday night, but bounced back. So did the Detroit Pistons. Iverson left the game briefly after tweaking an ankle but returned to finish with 28 points on 10-for-16 shooting in the Pistons' third straight victory, 88-74 over the Washington Wizards. Rodney Stuckey added 18 points and matched his career high with 11 assists for Detroit, which went on a 12-3...

Iverson fined for comments made to spectator
Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for making inappropriate comments toward a fan in a win at Charlotte.

Iverson fined $25K for comments made to fan
Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for making inappropriate comments toward a fan in a win at Charlotte. Iverson made the remarks to the fan with 6.2 seconds remaining in the third quarter during the Pistons' 90-86 victory over the Bobcats on Saturday. It's the second time Iverson has been disciplined since the Pistons acquired him in a trade with Denver on Nov. 3.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/487335941" height="1" width="1"/

Pistons avoid collapse, beat Bobcats (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 20 points, Rasheed Wallace hit a 3-pointer with 10.4 seconds left to avoid an embarrassing collapse, and the Detroit Pistons held off the new-look Charlotte Bobcats 90-86 on Saturday night. Taking advantage of the ragged debut by Charlotte newcomers Boris Diaw and Raja Bell, the Pistons led by 29 points in the third quarter and by 24 with 9 minutes left.

Pacers lose despite Granger's 42 points (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 28 points and Allen Iverson had 17 points and 12 assists as the slumping Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 114-110 Friday night. Indiana got a career-high 42 points from Danny Granger, but still lost its fifth straight. Rodney Stuckey added a season-high 21 points and eight assists for Detroit, which had lost four of five.

Orlando's Howard leads early All-Star voting
Orlando center Dwight Howard leads early balloting for the NBA All-Star game with 775,933 votes and is followed by Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers' star, has 719,252 votes and Cleveland's James has 643,786, according to early returns released by the league on Thursday. Boston's Kevin Garnett trails James among Eastern Conference forwards. Miami's Dwyane Wade leads the guards (623,311) and is followed by Detroit's Allen Iverson.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/482062126" height="1" width="1"/

McDyess rejoins Pistons month after being dealt
Antonio McDyess has re-signed with the Detroit Pistons a month after being dealt to Denver as part of the Allen Iverson trade.

McDyess back with Pistons a month after trade
Antonio McDyess has re-signed with the Detroit Pistons a month after being dealt to Denver as part of the Allen Iverson trade. The Pistons announced Tuesday that McDyess was back for the rest of the season, but did not disclose financial terms of the deal. Detroit sent McDyess, Chauncey Billups and Cheikh Samb to Denver for Iverson on Nov. 3. The Nuggets waived McDyess a short time later, and he had to wait 30 days before rejoining the Pistons.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/480162478" height="1" width="1"/

McDyess back in Detroit a month after being traded
Antonio McDyess has re-signed with the Detroit Pistons a month after being dealt to Denver as part of the Allen Iverson trade. The Pistons announced Tuesday that McDyess was back for the rest of the season, but did not disclose financial terms of the deal. Detroit sent McDyess, Chauncey Billups and Cheikh Samb to Denver for Iverson on Nov. 3. The Nuggets waived McDyess a short time later, and he had to wait 30 days before rejoining the Pistons.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/479739072" height="1" width="1"/

Knicks drop Pistons to 0-5 on Sundays (AP)

Chris Duhon had 25 points and nine assists, Quentin Richardson scored 23 points, and the New York Knicks blew most of a 29-point lead before holding off the Detroit Pistons 104-92 Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak. Wilson Chandler and Al Harrington hit key 3-pointers for the Knicks, who dropped the Pistons to 0-5 on Sundays.

Spurs cool off Billups, Nuggets 108-91 (AP)
Tony Parker scored 22 points, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili each added 21 and the San Antonio Spurs took advantage of a rare poor performance by Chauncey Billups since he arrived in Denver to whip the Nuggets 108-91 on Thursday night. The Nuggets had won 12 of 15 since acquiring Billups from Detroit in the Allen Iverson trade.

Week 6 Fantasy Stockwatch
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Week 6 Fantasy Stockwatch
Allen Iverson's production may decrease now that he's trying to become more of a team player in Detroit, while Andre Miller is struggling in Philly. Our Jeff Lippman touches on that and more in his Fantasy Stockwatch.

Week 6 Fantasy Stockwatch
Allen Iverson's production may decrease now that he's trying to become more of a team player in Detroit, while Andre Miller is struggling in Philly. Our Jeff Lippman touches on that and more in his Fantasy Stockwatch.

Ginobili returns, Spurs lose to Pistons (AP)
Rasheed Wallace made three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and scored 19 points as the Detroit Pistons rallied from 10 points down to beat San Antonio 89-77 on Tuesday night despite the return of Manu Ginobili to the Spurs' starting lineup. Allen Iverson also scored 19 for Detroit (11-6), which has won two of three.

Blazers win fourth straight, top Pistons (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 27 points and Greg Oden had a career-high 13 rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 96-85 Sunday. Brandon Roy scored 19 points and Oden finished with 10 for Portland, which has won four straight. The Pistons fell to just 6-6 since Allen Iverson joined the team.

Punished Iverson has 17 off bench in win (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 17 points in his first game as a reserve this season, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 107-97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Iverson was benched by Pistons coach Michael Curry to begin the game, punishment for missing a mandatory team practice on Thanksgiving. He apologized Friday morning, then sat on the bench for almost 10 minutes as Rodney Stuckey started...

Iverson sorry for missing Thanksgiving practice
Allen Iverson apologized Friday for skipping a Detroit Pistons practice on Thanksgiving and insisted it won't happen again. The standout guard was the only player who didn't show up when the Pistons worked out Thursday. "First of all, I have no excuses," Iverson said after Detroit's shootaround for its game against the Milwaukee Bucks. "It was a personal matter, but I just handled it the wrong way. I didn't call and let them know what was going on.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/468847857" height="1" width="1"/

Iverson apologizes for missing Pistons practice
Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson appeared before the media on Friday and apologized for skipping Thursday's practice.

Pistons punish Iverson after missing practice
Allen Iverson apparently chose family and food over practice - and he'll be fined for it. Iverson was the only player who didn't show up when the Detroit Pistons worked out on Thanksgiving. Coach Michael Curry confirmed Iverson will be fined, will not start Friday night against the Milwaukee Bucks and might not play in the game for missing the practice.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/467663597" height="1" width="1"/

Iverson skips practice, fined by Pistons (AP)
Allen Iverson apparently chose family and food over practice -- and he'll be fined for it. Iverson was the only player who didn't show up when the Detroit Pistons worked out on Thanksgiving. Coach Michael Curry confirmed Iverson will be fined, will not start Friday night against the Milwaukee Bucks and might not play in the game for missing the practice.

Pistons' Iverson misses practice, faces 'hefty' fine
Pistons> guard Allen Iverson missed practice Thursday and will be levied a "hefty" fine, coach Michael Curry said.

Agent: Antonio McDyess will re-sign with Pistons
Antonio McDyess is coming back to play for the Detroit Pistons. "After long deliberation Antonio has decided that he will return to the Pistons," Andy Miller, McDyess' agent, informed The Associated Press via text message Sunday night. Detroit dealt McDyess, Chauncey Billups and project Cheikh Samb to Denver for Allen Iverson on Nov. 3. The cost-cutting Nuggets waived McDyess a week later and he has to wait until 30 days have passed since the trade to rejoin the Pistons.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/463561199" height="1" width="1"/

Agent: McDyess to re-sign with Pistons (AP)
Antonio McDyess is coming back to play for the Detroit Pistons. Andy Miller, McDyess' agent, confirmed Sunday the former All-Star and Olympian will re-sign with the Pistons next month. Detroit dealt McDyess, Chauncey Billups and project Cheikh Samb to Denver for Allen Iverson on Nov. 3. The cost-cutting Nuggets waived McDyess a week after obtaining him and he has to wait until 30 days have passed...

Celtics roll past Iverson, Pistons 98-80 (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 18 points and eight assists, outplaying new Pistons acquisition Allen Iverson and leading the Boston Celtics to a 98-80 victory over Detroit on Thursday night in a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference finals. Iverson had 16 points and four assists for Detroit, which fell to 4-3 since he was acquired from Denver for Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess.

Pistons are less physical, but more slick
The Bad Boys are long gone. These Pistons have their own personality with Allen Iverson -- and it ain't bad, Charley Rosen says.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/459184172" height="1" width="1"/

Pistons end Cavaliers' 8-game win streak (AP)

The Allen Iverson-led Detroit Pistons have cooled off two of the NBA's best teams in less than a week. Iverson had 23 points and Rasheed Wallace added 21, leading a fourth-quarter surge that gave the Pistons a 96-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. LeBron James had led Cleveland to an eight-game winning streak -- the longest in the NBA -- but he made just eight of 21 shots...

Nuggets score season high, beat Bucks (AP)

The high-flying, high-scoring Denver Nuggets didn't leave town with Allen Iverson, after all. Although the new model features a stingy defense and an effective halfcourt offense engineered by Chauncey Billups, there's still some pop left in the lineup to light up the scoreboards. Linas Kleiza scored 25 points and Carmelo Anthony had 17 and the Nuggets whipped Milwaukee 114-105 Tuesday night.

Nuggets extend Timberwolves' slide to 8 (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 26 points, J.R. Smith had eight of his 14 points in a decisive fourth-quarter stretch and the Denver Nuggets overcame poor shooting to hand Minnesota its eighth straight loss, 90-84 on Sunday night. Carmelo Anthony added 14 points and 12 rebounds to help Denver improve to 5-1 since the Nuggets acquired Billups in the trade that sent Allen Iverson to Detroit.

Pistons hand Lakers first loss, 106-95 (AP)

Rasheed Wallace had 25 points and 13 rebounds, Allen Iverson added 25 points and the Detroit Pistons handed the Los Angeles Lakers their first loss of the season, 106-95 Friday night. Kobe Bryant scored 29 points for the Lakers, but went 12-of-30 from the floor. The Lakers, who won their first seven and were outscoring opponents by an average of 18 points, had been the only team in the NBA without...

Iverson has 30 in first win with Pistons (AP)

For a veteran like Allen Iverson, a win in November against a lottery team rarely registers as important. After losing his first two games with his new team, that wasn't the case with this victory. Iverson had 30 points, nine assists and provided a spark for Detroit after a slow start, winning his first game since joining the Pistons, 100-92 over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

NBA Power Rankings
John Galinsky's Power Rankings are no laughing matter in Detroit, not with the Pistons sliding since adding Allen Iverson.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/449845717" height="1" width="1"/

Nuggets waive McDyess week after Billups trade
The Nuggets have waived Antonio McDyess, one week after they obtained him from Detroit along with Chauncey Billups and Cheikh Samb in a swap for Allen Iverson. McDyess hasn't played any games for the Nuggets since the trade.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/448782988" height="1" width="1"/

Nuggets waive McDyess 1 week after trade (AP)
The Nuggets have waived Antonio McDyess, one week after they obtained him from Detroit along with Chauncey Billups and Cheikh Samb in a swap for Allen Iverson. McDyess hasn't played any games for the Nuggets since the trade.

Celtics roll, spoil Iverson's home debut (AP)

Allen Iverson was welcomed to the Motor City with a standing ovation so loud that the public-address announcer couldn't be heard. Then, the Boston Celtics quieted the crowd and spoiled Iverson's first game at home with the Detroit Pistons. Tony Allen scored 12 of his 23 points in the pivotal second quarter, lifting Boston to an 88-76 win on Sunday night.

Nets spoil Iverson's debut with Pistons (AP)

Devin Harris scored a career-high 38 points Friday night to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 103-96 victory over Detroit, spoiling Allen Iverson's debut with the Pistons. New Jersey, which trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half, played some of its best basketball of the season in the final two periods to hand the Pistons their first loss after four wins to open the season.

Iverson in lineup for Pistons debut (AP)
Allen Iverson was in the starting lineup for Detroit on Friday night, making his delayed debut for the Pistons against the New Jersey Nets. Detroit (4-0) played twice since the trade Monday with Denver that sent Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb to the Nuggets for the nine-time All-Star.

No place like home for Denver native Billups
Chauncey Billups' vertical has diminished and his speed in the open court slowed. That's fine with the Denver Nuggets - they just like him for his winning touch. The Mile High City native led the Detroit Pistons to six straight Eastern Conference finals with his impeccable decision-making abilities and clutch shooting. That's why the Nuggets acquired Billups, along with Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb, from Detroit this week for Allen Iverson.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/444977121" height="1" width="1"/

Prince helps Pistons improve to 4-0 (AP)
Tayshaun Prince more than made up for Allen Iverson's absence, making sure the Detroit Pistons remained unbeaten. Prince scored 16 of his 27 points in the second quarter, and Richard Hamilton had 22 to help the Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 100-93 on Wednesday night. Iverson was unavailable for Detroit because Chauncey Billups, one of three players traded to Denver in exchange for Iverson,...

Iverson out for Detroit against Toronto
Detroit guard Allen Iverson was not available for Wednesday's game against Toronto because Chauncey Billups, one of three players traded to Denver in exchange for Iverson, has not completed his physical with the Nuggets. Rodney Stuckey started for the Pistons, who also sent top reserve Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb to Denver in Monday's trade. McDyess and Samb were not required to report to Denver.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/443808138" height="1" width="1"/

Iverson's status for Wednesday game still uncertain
Allen Iverson is questioning his status as an NBA superstar. After being traded for the second time in his career, Iverson is awaiting the results of Chauncey Billups' physical before being allowed to play for Detroit. "I'm starting to feel like a journeyman," Iverson said jokingly at the Pistons' shootaround before the game against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Some journeyman.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/443610299" height="1" width="1"/

Pistons have most to gain (and lose) in deal
Rasheed Wallace and Allen Iverson on the same team? That chemistry experiment might blow up the Pistons, Charley Rosen says.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/442281023" height="1" width="1"/

Billups likely to miss next Nuggets game (AP)
Chauncey Billups isn't likely to make his Denver Nuggets debut on Wednesday night at Golden State. The Nuggets said Tuesday Billups didn't have enough time to get to the Bay Area. He was in Charlotte with the Pistons when the deal took place. Denver acquired Billups, a point guard and Denver native, along with Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb from Detroit on Monday in exchange for Allen Iverson.

Iverson ready to lead Pistons to title (AP)
The Detroit Pistons almost acquired Allen Iverson from Philadelphia entering the 2000-01 season. Then, they watched Iverson lead the 76ers to the NBA finals and become the league MVP. Eight years later, Detroit is hoping The Answer was worth the wait. Iverson does, too. "I want to be the piece that gets us over the hump," he said Tuesday at a packed news conference, where the Pistons unveiled...

Pistons acquire Iverson from Nuggets (AP)
A basketball official says the Denver Nuggets have traded former MVP Allen Iverson to the Detroit Pistons for Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess. The official spoke Monday to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the trade had not been announced. Detroit was determined to shake up its core last summer following a third straight exit from the Eastern Conference finals, but...

Sources: Nuggets agree to send Iverson to Pistons
The Denver Nuggets are expected to trade Allen Iverson to the Detroit Pistons for Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess, Pistons team sources told ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.

Pistons win, wait for Iverson to arrive (AP)
Richard Hamilton scored 19 points and the Detroit Pistons concluded a wild day by beating the Charlotte Bobcats 101-83 Monday night, ensuring Allen Iverson will join an unbeaten team. Playing short-handed hours after acquiring Iverson in a blockbuster deal with Denver, the balanced Pistons toyed with former coach Larry Brown's new team, improving to 3-0 and perhaps showing Iverson that he'll have...

Source: Pistons give Hamilton 3-year extension
In addition to acquiring Allen Iverson in a three-for-one trade with the Denver Nuggets, the Pistons agreed to a three-year extension with Richard Hamilton, a team source told ESPN.com's Chad Ford.

Pistons get Iverson for Billups, McDyess
The Detroit Pistons shook the NBA in a big way Monday #151; landing former MVP Allen Iverson from the Denver Nuggets.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/441395353" height="1" width="1"/

Fantasy Extra: Breaking down the A.I. trade
What is the Fantasy fallout from Allen Iverson being shipped back to the Eastern Conference by the Nuggets? Our Jamey Eisenberg breaks down the implications of the Denver-Detroit trade.div class="feedflare" a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=6Oz540gd"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?d=41" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=mp9iHBXn"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?i=mp9iHBXn" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=rXfCuCff"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?i=rXfCuCff" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=oTrCqIRG"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?d=52" border="0"/img/a /divimg src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news/~4/RPl2YnYHVJU" height="1" width="1"/

Fantasy Extra: Breaking down the A.I. trade
What is the Fantasy fallout from Allen Iverson being shipped back to the Eastern Conference by the Nuggets? Our Jamey Eisenberg breaks down the implications of the Denver-Detroit trade.div class="feedflare" a href="http://feeds.sportsline.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=6Oz540gd"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?d=41" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feeds.sportsline.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=mp9iHBXn"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?i=mp9iHBXn" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feeds.sportsline.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=rXfCuCff"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?i=rXfCuCff" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feeds.sportsline.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=oTrCqIRG"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?d=52" border="0"/img/a /divimg src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news/~4/RPl2YnYHVJU" height="1" width="1"/

Down 18, Nuggets rally by Clippers in OT (AP)
Allen Iverson scored nine of his 25 points in the final 3:35 of overtime and the Denver Nuggets overcame an 18-point halftime deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-103 on Friday night. Nene added 22 points and 11 rebounds for the Nuggets before fouling out for the second time in two games. Kenyon Martin missed nine of his first 10 shots and finished with 13 points.

Clippers' Davis injured, may miss Utah game
Allen Iverson and Kenyon Martin started off show, then came up big at the end to help the Denver Nuggets pull off an impressive comeback victory. Iverson scored nine of his 25 points in the final 3:35 of overtime and the Nuggets rallied from 18 points down at halftime to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-103 on Friday night. It tied the second-biggest comeback from a halftime deficit in the Nuggets' NBA history. "Most of the talk at halftime was just that we can play a lot better.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/439048206" height="1" width="1"/

Nuggets win without injured Anthony (AP)

The Denver Nuggets' preseason opener was a breeze. Next, they'll face a gust. The Nuggets dispatched the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-95 on Friday night, as reserve J.R. Smith finished with 21 points and Chris Andersen grabbed 11 boards. Now, they're off to Indian Wells, Calif., to play the Phoenix Suns on Saturday in the NBA's first outdoor basketball game in more than 35 years.

Picking an NBA football team
No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.

Report: Iverson won't opt out of Nuggets' contract
Allen Iverson won't opt out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets, his agent told The Rocky Mountain News.

Report: Iverson's agent says Answer staying put
Allen Iverson is staying with the Nuggets. Iverson's agent confirmed Friday to the Denver Post that the Denver All-Star will not opt out of his current deal and return to the team. Iverson will make $20.84 million in '08-'09, the final year of his deal.

Lakers storm to 3-0 lead on Nuggets (AP)

Once again, the Denver Nuggets couldn't keep their emotions or Kobe Bryant in check. Bryant scored 22 points and the Los Angeles Lakers took a 3-0 lead in their first-round series, routing the flustered Nuggets 102-84 on Saturday. Game 4 is Monday night, and the Nuggets are going to have to get more out of their All-Star duo of Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson if they hope to take the series back...

Nuggets hope to keep cool vs. Lakers (AP)
The Denver Nuggets realize they need to keep their cool if they're going to rediscover their winning ways before the Los Angeles Lakers bounce them from the playoffs. In their two losses in L.A., the Nuggets never quit barking at Kobe Bryant and got called for a half-dozen technical fouls, including a double-whammy on All-Star Allen Iverson, who was tossed from Game 1.

Nuggets glad to be back home (AP)
The Denver Nuggets couldn't defend Pau Gasol in Game 1 or Kobe Bryant in Game 2. So, what makes them think they can turn things around in their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers? "We're home, man," Allen Iverson said. "They got a chance to play in front of their home crowd, and we want that same type of advantage playing in front of ours." The homecourt is about the only...

Bryant says he wants to stay with Lakers (AP)

Kobe Bryant made clear Monday what's been, at the very least, a bit ambiguous for nearly a year: He wants to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers and is open to finishing his career with them. "Absolutely," Bryant said the day after the Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 128-114 in their playoff series opener.

Iverson looks to bounce back for Nuggets (AP)
Allen Iverson wasn't "The Answer" in the short-term for the Denver Nuggets. He joined them midway through last season, hailed as the savior who would help the Nuggets win a playoff series for the first time since 1994. But trades, suspensions and injuries, including his own severely sprained ankle, precluded the team from developing any chemistry or cohesion, and A.I.

'Melo apologizes for arrest on DUI charge
NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony has apologized for his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The Denver Nuggets forward spoke for about 2 minutes Tuesday at the Pepsi Center, reading from a prepared statement and also talking off-the-cuff. Teammate Allen Iverson stood off to the side as Anthony spoke. Police say Anthony was pulled over for weaving and failing to dim his lights at about 4 a.m. Monday on Interstate 25. He was alone in the car.

Nuggets near playoffs, rout Rockets (AP)

Allen Iverson and J.R. Smith put the enigmatic Denver Nuggets on the cusp of the NBA playoffs. Iverson scored 33 points and Smith sparked the Nuggets out of their early doldrums with a 23-point performance in Denver's 111-94 rout of the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. All the Nuggets have to do now to reach the playoffs for the fifth straight time is beat lowly Memphis on Wednesday night at home.

Nuggets strengthen hold on 8th in West (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 33 points, J.R. Smith added 24 off the bench and the Denver Nuggets took control of the race for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 114-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. The win moved Denver (48-31) a full game ahead of the Warriors in the race for eighth place in the West with only three games remaining.

Anthony's 36 help Nuggets rout Clippers (AP)

Carmelo Anthony can't miss these days. His hot streak couldn't have come at a better time for the Denver Nuggets. Anthony scored 36 points to give him 121 in the last three games, and the Nuggets routed the injury-plagued Los Angeles Clippers 117-99 Tuesday night to remain tied with Golden State for the eighth and final Western Conference playoff berth.

76ers end 3-year playoff absence (AP)

When the Philadelphia 76ers last appeared in the playoffs, Andre Iguodala was a wide-eyed rookie responsible for passing the ball to Allen Iverson. Now, over a year after Iverson's trade to Denver, Iguodala knows the Sixers will depend on him in the postseason. "We just need to act like we've been there before," Iguodala said.

Anthony leads Denver past slumping Mavs (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points and sparked the decisive run in the third quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 118-105 win over the sliding Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Allen Iverson added 31 points for the Nuggets, who won their fourth straight and moved into a tie with Golden State for the eighth and final playoff spot, one game behind the Mavericks.

Michael Jordan jersey still NBA's best seller
Michael Jordan is still on top as the NBA's leading salesman five years after he retired. Jordan has the best-selling jersey in the history of the NBA Store, the league announced on Wednesday in kicking off plans for its anniversary celebration. Kobe Bryant was second, followed by Allen Iverson. Like Jordan, they also changed uniform numbers or teams, creating more interest in their jerseys. LeBron James was fourth and Shaquille O'Neal rounded out the top five.

Iverson's 26, Anthony's 23 power Nuggets (AP)

Allen Iverson had 26 points and seven assists, while Carmelo Anthony finished with 23 points as the Denver Nuggets used a big second half to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-106 on Monday night. J.R. Smith led the Nuggets, scoring 25 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, as Denver stretched the lead to as many as 22 in winning its third straight.

Iverson's 36, Anthony's 33 lift Nuggets (AP)

Allen Iverson had 36 points, Carmelo Anthony added 33 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 109-100 on Sunday. J.R. Smith scored 14 points and Marcus Camby had 15 rebounds for Denver, which has won five of seven. Chris Bosh came one assist shy of a triple-double, finishing with 17 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists as Toronto lost for the seventh time in eight games.

Iverson's 26 help Nuggets get by Nets (AP)

Allen Iverson had 26 points and nine assists and led a fourth-quarter spurt that carried the Denver Nuggets to a 125-114 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Backup forward Linas Kleiza added 23 points and Marcus Camby had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Nuggets, who snapped a two-game losing streak.

Iverson talks about regrets from 76ers years
Allen Iverson took a different route to the Wachovia Center than he did in his years with the 76ers, dressed in an unfamiliar locker room and sat on the visitor's bench. Wearing his Denver uniform instead of the familiar No. 3 Sixers jersey, an open and honest Iverson accepted some of the responsibility for why he's no longer in Philadelphia. "I had a big hand in me getting traded," Iverson said Wednesday before the Nuggets faced the 76ers.

Familiar face: Iverson to make first return to Philly
The 76ers are talkin' about Allen Iverson once more.

Finally, former MVP Iverson comes back to Philadelphia
The 76ers are talkin' about Allen Iverson once more. Here he comes, 15 months after he was kicked out of Philadelphia over irreconcilable differences, A.I., The Answer, the MVP, the hip-hop hoops icon - call him what you want - is back in the city he once owned like few others ever have in its deep, rich sports history.

Finally, Iverson returns to Philadelphia (AP)
The 76ers are talkin' about Allen Iverson once more. Here he comes, 15 months after he was kicked out of Philadelphia over irreconcilable differences, A.I., The Answer, the MVP, the hip-hop hoops icon -- call him what you want -- is back in the city he once owned like few others ever have in its deep, rich sports history.

Nuggets drop 168 on defenselss Sonics
Allen Iverson and the Nuggets exposed almost every hole in Seattle's defense, scoring 168 points — 4th most in a regulation game.

Nuggets score NBA season-high 168 in win (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points, Allen Iverson had 24 and Marcus Camby had a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets set an NBA season high for points in a half and a game with a 168-112 win over the Seattle SuperSonics on Sunday night. The 168 points are the most Denver has scored in a game since Jan.

Iverson's 28 help Nuggets rout Raptors (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 28 points despite a fractured finger, Carmelo Anthony added 22 and the Denver Nuggets won their fifth straight at home, blowing out the Toronto Raptors 137-105 on Friday night. It's the second-most points the Nuggets have scored this season. They still have the NBA high mark for the season with a 138-point performance in a win at Seattle on Feb.

Nuggets coast by Grizzlies 108-86 (AP)

Kenyon Martin scored 23 points, and Carmelo Anthony had 14 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 108-86 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Allen Iverson, third in the NBA in scoring, played with a fractured ring finger on his right hand and had just eight points on 2-for-12 shooting and didn't play in the fourth quarter.

Nuggets guard Iverson has small fracture in finger
Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson has a small fracture on his right ring finger but will play against the San Antonio Spurs.

Iverson has fracture in finger, but will play vs. Spurs
Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson has a small fracture on his right ring finger but will play against the San Antonio Spurs. The team said X-rays taken Monday detected a non-displaced fracture at the end of the finger. Iverson was injured in a game against the Spurs in Denver on Saturday night. The Nuggets are in San Antonio on Monday night.

Iverson has fractured finger, will play (AP)
Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson has a small fracture on his right ring finger but will play against the San Antonio Spurs. The team said X-rays taken Monday detected a non-displaced fracture at the end of the finger. Iverson was injured in a game against the Spurs in Denver on Saturday night. The Nuggets are in San Antonio on Monday night.

Nuggets end Spurs' 11-game win streak (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 29 points despite spraining his right ring finger in the first half and the Denver Nuggets snapped San Antonio's 11-game winning streak with a 109-96 statement win over the Spurs on Friday night. Carmelo Anthony overcame a bad first half (1-for-7 from the floor) to finish with 25 points as the Nuggets won for the 13th time in their last 15 games at the Pepsi Center, which was...

'Melo's double-double keys Nuggets' win (AP)

Carmelo Anthony crashed the boards as hard as he worked for open looks at the basket, grabbing 13 rebounds and scoring 30 points Wednesday night in the Denver Nuggets ' 126-113 win over the tired Phoenix Suns. Allen Iverson's 31 points led the Nuggets, who pulled within one game of Golden State for the eighth and final spot in the rousing Western Conference playoff picture.

Sixers showing signs of turnaround
Allen Iverson is gone. So is Larry Brown (from the bench). Yet Mike Kahn says the new-look Sixers appear to have a bright future.

Iverson clutch late as Nuggets win (AP)

Allen Iverson wasn't trying to take over the game down the stretch. It just happened -- like it typically does for him. Iverson scored 38 points, including two big jumpers in the final two minutes, and Carmelo Anthony added 30, helping the Denver Nuggets hold on for a 110-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.

Iverson paces Nuggets' 138-96 rout (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 31 points, and the Denver Nuggets were nearly flawless on offense, scoring the most points in the NBA this season in a 138-96 rout of the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night. The Nuggets snapped a three-game losing streak, shooting 67.0 -- the best in franchise history. The previous best was nearly 30 years ago, when the Nuggets shot 66.7 percent against New Jersey early in...

Nuggets spoil return of Celtics' Garnett (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points, Allen Iverson added 28 and the Denver Nuggets spoiled the return of Kevin Garnett, holding on for a 124-118 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Denver also halted the Celtics' dominance over Western Conference teams this season, snapping their string of 16 straight wins.

Heat fall in OT for eighth straight loss (AP)

J.R. Smith made a career-best eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Kenyon Martin added 24, and the Denver Nuggets edged the Miami Heat 114-113 in overtime Tuesday night. Carmelo Anthony scored six of his 22 points in overtime for Denver, which has won three straight. Dwyane Wade scored a game-high 29 points, but missed a 22-footer at the buzzer for Miami -- which has lost eight straight and 23 of...

Nuggets rout listless Cavaliers 113-83 (AP)

One NBA player lords over LeBron James. Carmelo Anthony rules Cleveland's hoops King. "I know he hates losing to me," Anthony said with a laugh. Anthony scored 27 points, All-Star sidekick Allen Iverson added 25 and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a 113-83 win Sunday night over the injury-depleted Cavaliers.

Anthony's 49 power Nuggets over Wizards (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored a career-high 49 points to lead the Denver Nuggets past the Washington Wizards 111-100 Friday night for their ninth win in their last 10 home games. Melo, who will join teammate Allen Iverson as an All-Star starter in New Orleans later this month, made 19 of 25 shots from the floor and made all eight of his free throws in the third-highest individual scoring game in the NBA...

Jazz win 10th straight, top Denver in OT (AP)

It's not so much the swishes as the swagger. Utah won its 10th straight game Wednesday night, beating the Denver Nuggets in a 118-115 overtime thriller in which Kyle Korver scored 27 points, including four free throws in the final 19 seconds. "You win games like this when you are playing well," Korver said.

Iverson's OT buzzer-beater lifts Nuggets (AP)

Allen Iverson was quiet early, then reminded the Portland Trail Blazers why he's an All-Star. Iverson scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half, including a game-winning fade-away with less than a second left in overtime, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 105-103 on Monday night.

Anthony returns, Nuggets beat Bobcats (AP)

Carmelo Anthony returned from an ankle injury to score 25 points, Allen Iverson had 24 points and 13 assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 117-101 on Saturday night. Linas Kleiza came off the bench to add 23 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, as the Nuggets won their eighth straight game at the Pepsi Center.

Iverson rallies Nuggets past Grizzlies (AP)

Allen Iverson had 32 points and 12 assists Wednesday night, and the Denver Nuggets used a late run to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 106-102. Iverson made all six of his free throws in the final 23.2 seconds, helping the Nuggets snap a six-game road losing streak. Anthony Carter finished with 18 points, while Linas Kleiza added 15 for the Nuggets.

Nowitzki's late surge lifts Mavs to win (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 16 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, most coming over the final minutes to help the Dallas Mavericks hold off the Denver Nuggets 90-85 Sunday evening. Nowitzki scored 14 of Dallas' last 16 points, starting with consecutive 3-pointers after Denver had closed within four points.

Nuggets deal Nets eighth straight loss (AP)

Allen Iverson and Denver's supporting cast is making life without Carmelo Anthony painless for the Nuggets. Iverson scored 30 points and Linas Kleiza added 23 as the Nuggets beat the struggling New Jersey Nets 100-85 Friday night. "We've got so many guys banged up and we really needed a game like this," Iverson said.

Iverson surges late to earn All-Star start
With a late rally, Allen Iverson is an All-Star starter again. Iverson surged from behind in the fan voting to earn a starting spot in next month's game when the vote totals were released Thursday night. Denver Nuggets teammate Carmelo Anthony will join him in New Orleans after earning his first starting nod. Lakers star Kobe Bryant will team with Iverson in the Western Conference backcourt.

Iverson surges late to earn All-Star start
With a late rally, Allen Iverson is an All-Star starter again. Iverson surged from behind in the fan voting to earn a starting spot in next month's game when the vote totals were released Thursday night. Denver Nuggets teammate Carmelo Anthony will join him in New Orleans after earning his first starting nod. Lakers star Kobe Bryant will team with Iverson in the Western Conference backcourt.

Source: Iverson voted All-Star starter (AP)
With a late rally, Allen Iverson is an All-Star starter again. Iverson surged from behind in the fan voting to earn a starting spot in next month's game, a person with knowledge of the results told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the official totals weren't to be released until later Thursday.

Anthony-less Nuggets hold off Hawks (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 29 points and Linas Kleiza added 23 to lift the Denver Nuggets, playing without All-Star Carmelo Anthony, to a 107-100 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Marcus Camby finished with 13 points and grabbed 21 rebounds. He had 15 of his rebounds in the first half. Josh Smith had his first career triple-double for the Hawks, finishing with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 10...

Nuggets extend Wolves' road skid to 16 (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 35 points, including a fade-away jumper and two free throws in the final 30 seconds, and Carmelo Anthony added 26 as the Denver Nuggets held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-108 on Saturday night. The Timberwolves fell to 1-20 on the road this season and have lost 16 straight since a win at New Orleans on Nov.

Kleiza's 41 power Nuggets over Jazz (AP)

Linas Kleiza scored a career-high 41 points and Allen Iverson added 28 as the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 120-109 on Thursday night. Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, and Marcus Camby had 24 rebounds and 11 blocks for the Nuggets, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Deron Williams had 23 points to lead the Jazz, whose four-game winning streak ended.

Hawks' balance tops 'Big 3' of Nuggets (AP)

After Denver's big three was reduced to one, the Nuggets' big comeback against Atlanta ended. Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson and J.R. Smith combined for 84 points, but Iverson and Smith were ejected with 38.9 seconds left and the Hawks held off a late rally by the Denver Nuggets for a 104-93 victory on Tuesday night.

Wallace's 40 lift Bobcats over Nuggets (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 40 points, Matt Carroll hit two free throws with 4.6 seconds left, and the Charlotte Bobcats made the big plays down the stretch this time in a 119-116 win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. After consecutive heartbreaking losses, in double-overtime to Cleveland and in overtime to Detroit, Wallace carried the Bobcats in a fast-paced game with numerous dunks and little...

Why Nash is better than Iverson
Allen Iverson can score with the best of them. Well, maybe not with the Suns. Charley Rosen says he'd rather have Steve Nash.

Iverson's 38 help Nuggets beat Sixers (AP)
This was the first time Allen Iverson enjoyed watching the Philadelphia 76ers lose. Iverson scored 38 points in the Denver Nuggets' 109-96 victory over the 76ers on Sunday night. He had a shot at 40 but dribbled out the final few seconds at midcourt, tossed the ball to the official and bear-hugged Louis Williams.

Wolves off to worst-ever start at 4-28 (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 33 points, Carmelo Anthony added 26 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-107 on Friday night. The Nuggets showed little hangover affect from Thursday night's victory over the defending champion San Antonio Spurs. Denver led 12-0 before the game was three minutes old and took a 61-52 lead into halftime.

Martin's 7 blocks help Nuggets top Spurs (AP)

Practice? Allen Iverson didn't need any of it to score 29 points and lead the Denver Nuggets past the San Antonio Spurs 80-77 Thursday night. Iverson revealed after the game that the reason he had missed all of the Nuggets' workouts this week was because his 4-year-old son, Isaiah, fell face-first from a stool early Monday morning and required plastic surgery.

Iverson's 39 lift Nuggets over Warriors (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 39 points, including a late jumper to break a tie, and Carmelo Anthony added 30 to help the Denver Nuggets outrun the Golden State Warriors in a 124-120 victory on Friday night. The game was the fast-paced, offensive showcase that should be expected when two of the NBA's top three scoring teams face off.

Camby, Anthony lead Nuggets past Bucks (AP)

The stat sheet and smiles told the story: The Denver Nuggets are finally at full strength. In their best all-around effort of the season, the Nuggets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-105 on Wednesday night behind a triple-double by Marcus Camby, Carmelo Anthony's fourth straight double-double, Allen Iverson's spectacular 24-point performance and the much-awaited return of power forward Nene.

Carter the unlikely hero for Nuggets
Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony combined for 73 points Thursday, but someone else hit the game-winner for Denver in double OT.

Nuggets outlast Rockets 112-111 in 2 OT (AP)

Anthony Carter hit a floater in the lane with 0.8 seconds left in double overtime to give the Denver Nuggets a 112-111 win over the shorthanded Houston Rockets on Thursday. Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, and Allen Iverson had 36 points and nine assists for Denver, which ended a two-game losing streak.

Spurs down Nuggets with Duncan back in lineup
Tim Duncan returned to the Spurs' lineup Saturday and helped slow Allen Iverson and the Nuggets, who mostly played catch-up.

Duncan returns, Spurs go to 13-0 at home (AP)

Michael Finley and Fabricio Oberto each scored a season-high 21 points Saturday night in the San Antonio Spurs' 102-91 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The Spurs had lost two in a row, but remained perfect at home. They also saw the return of Tim Duncan, who missed four games with a sprained right ankle.

Anthony lifts Nuggets by Hornets 105-99 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony found his rhythm just in time for the Denver Nuggets. Anthony scored 15 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, including a three-point play with 38.4 seconds left, to lift the Nuggets to a 105-99 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. Allen Iverson had 22 points and 11 assists and Marcus Camby had 15 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks for the Nuggets, who won their...

Iverson helps Nuggets beat Kings 101-97 (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 23 points and Kenyon Martin had 20 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 101-97 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. John Salmons led the Kings with 25 points, and Beno Udrih added 24 for Sacramento, which lost for the second straight night.

Iverson's 35 leads Nuggets over Mavs (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 35 points a night after putting up 51, and this time it was enough to lead the Denver Nuggets to victory, sending them past the Dallas Mavericks 122-109 Thursday night. Iverson's big effort came against the Los Angeles Lakers, and it came in defeat. This time, he mixed in 12 assists as the Nuggets won for the third time in seven games.

Dime: Kobe and A.I. duel
Allen Iverson put up 51 and owned the Lakers just about all night, but Dime says Kobe Bryant's 25 in 31 minutes mattered more.

Iverson scores 51 but Lakers top Nuggets (AP)
Allen Iverson scored a season-high 51 points but Kobe Bryant's 25 led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 111-107 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. Carmelo Anthony had 26 points and eight rebounds and Marcus Camby had 20 rebounds for the Nuggets. Vladimir Radmanovic scored 21 points and Derek Fisher added 20 for the Lakers.

Anthony, Martin help Nuggets rout Heat (AP)

The Denver Nuggets made quick work of the slumping Miami Heat. Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points, and Kenyon Martin added a season-high 20 to help the Nuggets rout the Heat 115-89 on Sunday night. Marcus Camby had 21 rebounds, his fifth 20-rebound game of the season. Dwyane Wade had 13 points for Miami, and Ricky Davis and Daequan Cook had 11 each.

Iverson scores 26, Nuggets end skid at 3 (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 26 points and Carmelo Anthony added 24 to help the Denver Nuggets snap a three-game skid with a 123-107 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. J.R. Smith scored 22, hitting six 3-pointers, and Anthony Carter had a season-high 10 assists. The Clippers have now dropped six of their last seven games.

Adande: Iverson setting right example
The similarities between Michael Vick and Allen Iverson are all too striking. But it is "The Answer" who has said enough is enough, J.A. Adande writes.



McGrady helps Rockets end 6-game slide (AP)

Tracy McGrady scored 35 points and Yao Ming had 22 points and 13 rebounds as the Houston Rockets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 109-81 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Shane Battier grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds and Houston outrebounded Denver 57-38 to overcome their 17 percent shooting from 3-point range (3-for-18).

Nuggets rally late to beat Wolves 99-93 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points and Kenyon Martin had a season-high 18 to lift the Denver Nuggets to a 99-93 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. The Nuggets have now won seven of their last eight games, including five in a row at the Pepsi Center. The Timberwolves are still searching for their first road win, falling to 0-4 away from home.

Nuggets can compete with NBA's best
The Nuggets gave Charley Rosen a lot to like in their dismantling of the Bulls, including unselfish play from Allen Iverson.

Nuggets win sixth straight, rout Bulls (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points, Marcus Camby added 12 points and 20 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the slumping Chicago Bulls 112-91 Tuesday night. Allen Iverson scored 22 points and Kenyon Martin had 13 for the Nuggets, who have won six straight. Rookie reserve Joakim Noah had 16 points for Chicago, which fell to 2-8, its worst start since 2004-05 when it was 0-9.

Anthony, Iverson help Nuggets rip Knicks (AP)

The Denver Nuggets thought they were pretty good. Then two weeks ago along came the Boston Celtics, who humiliated the Nuggets in a blowout win and put Denver in its place. The Nuggets haven't lost since. Carmelo Anthony had 24 points, Allen Iverson added 23 and Denver won its fifth straight game with a 115-83 win over the New York Knicks on Saturday night.

Nuggets win fourth straight, top Blazers (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had 25 points and Allen Iverson had 20 as the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-93 Wednesday night. Kenyon Martin had a season-high 14 points and Marcus Camby had a game-high 13 rebounds for the Nuggets, who won their fourth straight after dropping their previous three.

Nuggets run away from Cavaliers
Allen Iverson scored a season-high 37 points and J.R. Smith added 29 to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-100 on Monday night. Iverson finished 14-for-20 from the field and added eight assists, and Carmelo Anthony had 22 points and nine rebounds as the Nuggets won their third straight. LeBron James led Cleveland, which was playing the second game of a back-to-back, with 27 points. Ira Newble added 17 points for the Cavaliers.

Iverson scores 37, Nuggets beat Cavs (AP)

Allen Iverson scored a season-high 37 points and J.R. Smith added 29 to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-100 on Monday night. Iverson finished 14-for-20 from the field and added eight assists, and Carmelo Anthony had 22 points and nine rebounds as the Nuggets won their third straight.

Anthony, Iverson lead Nuggets back
Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 10 rebounds to rally the Denver Nuggets to a 113-106 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Allen Iverson added 27 points and 10 assists, and Linas Kleiza scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter for the Nuggets (4-3), who trailed by 25 in the first half.

Anthony helps rally Nuggets by Pacers (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 10 rebounds to rally the Denver Nuggets to a 113-106 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Allen Iverson added 27 points and 10 assists, and Linas Kleiza scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter for the Nuggets (4-3), who trailed by 25 in the first half.

Nuggets keep Wizards winless, 118-92 (AP)

The Denver Nuggets were able to miss three alley-oops in one quarter and still run away from the Washington Wizards, who haven't been this bad at the start of the season since the days of the Baltimore Bullets. Carmelo Anthony scored 12 consecutive Nuggets points Friday night in a third quarter in which the home team was booed off the court, leading Denver to a 118-92 victory that snapped a...

No. 2 pick goes 7-for-22 from floor in loss
Kevin Durant's shot was off in his NBA debut, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Seattle SuperSonics 120-103 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. Durant scored 18 points in 31 minutes, but shot just 7-of-22. Carmelo Anthony bottled up the rookie on defense, and showed him a move or two on offense. Anthony finished with 32 points, making three 3-pointers. Allen Iverson had 25 points and 14 assists, and Linas Kleiza chipped in 18 points and hit five 3-pointers.

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Iverson helps Nuggets rip Bucks 104-78 (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 22 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 104-78 exhibition victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night at Green Bay's Resch Center. Carmelo Anthony added 16 points for the Nuggets, who never trailed. Denver led 55-50 early in the third quarter before going on a 15-0 run. Charlie Bell led Milwaukee with 17 points, all in the first half.

Nuggets stars sit out loss to Pistons
Jarvis Hayes scored 24 points and Tayshaun Prince added 19 points to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 109-106 in a preseason game Sunday. The Nuggets were missing most of their top players, including Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson, Kenyon Martin and Nene. Detroit had its full lineup, but guard Richard Hamilton left the game midway through the third quarter after spraining his left ankle while going for a rebound.

'Melo, Nuggets cruise past Clippers (AP)

Carmelo Anthony and Von Wafer each scored 17 points, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 119-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night in the first exhibition game for both teams. Marcus Camby had 13 points and 23 rebounds for Denver. J.R. Smith scored 15 points, but was 0-for-7 on 3-pointers.

Iverson says he alerted group for no-show
Allen Iverson said Thursday that officials from a promotions company that sued him knew he wasn't going to show up for a weekend of appearances in Omaha in early August. "I alerted them that I wasn't going to make it and I guess they didn't alert the people that's supposed to have been there," the Denver Nuggets star said after practice.

Iverson sued for skipping youth rally
Allen Iverson has been sued for not showing up, this time to speak to his fans. The lawsuit filed in Douglas County District Court says the Denver Nuggets star didn't come to a weekend of booked appearances in Omaha in early August, leaving fans at a youth rally and two clubs without their main attraction. Now, the promoter who tried to bring the "Answer" to Omaha wants one instead - and about $44,000 in damages.

Nuggets' Iverson sued by promoter (AP)

Allen Iverson has been sued for not showing up, this time to speak to his fans. The lawsuit filed in Douglas County District Court says the Denver Nuggets star didn't come to a weekend of booked appearances in Omaha in early August, leaving fans at a youth rally and two clubs without their main attraction.

Iverson's stepfather faces drug charges (AP)
NBA star Allen Iverson's stepfather was indicted on federal drug distribution charges after police said they found crack cocaine in his car in April. Michael Andre Freeman, 51, will remain jailed until his bond hearing Friday. He was to have been in court Aug. 24 but the hearing was postponed a week to give him time to find a lawyer, the U.S.