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Nuggets GM: Andre Miller wants to stay in Denver (Yahoo! Sports)

DENVER (AP) Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri (Ma-SIGH u-JEER-e) says backup point guard Andre Miller wants to stay in Denver and the team will work hard to make that happen.

Bryant has stomach ailment heading into Game 6 (Yahoo! Sports)

DENVER (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers say Kobe Bryant has a stomach ailment and will be a game-time decision for Thursday night's Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets.

Nuggets avoid elimination, hold off Lakers 102-99 (Yahoo! Sports)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Andre Miller scored 24 points, including two free throws with 12.8 seconds left, and the Denver Nuggets survived Kobe Bryant's late scoring barrage in a 43-point performance, avoiding playoff elimination with a 102-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 on Tuesday night.

Nuggets counting on altitude, fatigue factor vs LA (Yahoo! Sports)

DENVER (AP) The upstart Denver Nuggets have crept back into their series with the Los Angeles Lakers by outrunning and outgunning their older opponents.

Nuggets avoid elimination, hold off Lakers 102-99 (Yahoo! Sports)

LOS ANGELES (AP) JaVale McGee went out with the attitude that Game 5 was the last game of his life. The other Denver Nuggets played their own mental games, some drawing inspiration from Lakers center Andrew Bynum's comment about how closeout playoff games can sometimes be easy.

Nuggets survive near-comeback by Kobe, L.A.
Andre Miller scored 24 points, including two free throws with 12.8 seconds left, and the Denver Nuggets survived Kobe Bryant's late scoring barrage, avoiding playoff elimination with a 102-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 on Tuesday night.

Knicks' Chandler is NBA Defensive Player of Year (Yahoo! Sports)

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Tyson Chandler, the catalyst for the New York Knicks' defensive improvement, was voted the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year on Wednesday.

AP source: Knicks' Chandler wins defensive award (Yahoo! Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) Tyson Chandler has been voted the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year for his impact on the New York Knicks, a person with knowledge of the award said Tuesday.

Afflalo, Nuggets use late push to top Phoenix
Arron Afflalo had 30 points, Andre Miller scored 13 of his 15 in the fourth quarter and Denver Nuggets scored the final nine points to beat the Phoenix Suns 105-99 on Friday night.

Afflalo's 30 lifts Nuggets past Suns, 105-99 (Yahoo! Sports)

Arron Afflalo had 30 points, Andre Miller scored 13 of his 15 in the fourth quarter and Denver Nuggets scored the final nine points to beat the Phoenix Suns 105-99 on Friday night. Shannon Brown scored 18 points and Steve Nash had 14 points and 11 assists for the Suns, who had their three-game win streak snapped.

Lawson leads Nuggets over Bulls 108-91 (Yahoo! Sports)

Ty Lawson tied a season high with 27 points, Arron Affalo added 22 and the Denver Nuggets shot 50 percent Monday night to beat the Chicago Bulls 108-91. Denver, playing its third game in four nights as part of a seven-game road swing, got its first win three games into the trip. Al Harrington added 17 points and Andre Miller chipped in with 12 points and 10 assists for the Nuggets, who are...

Miller leaves Nuggets game with shoulder injury (Yahoo! Sports)
Denver Nuggets guard Andre Miller has left Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks with a bruised right shoulder and will not return. Miller was hurt when he was fouled by Brandan Wright with 10:51 left in the second quarter. Miller rotated his arm for several seconds before hitting 1 of 2 free throws.

Durant scores 24 as Thunder rout Nuggets, 103-90 (Yahoo! Sports)

Kevin Durant scored 24 points, Russell Westbrook had 23 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 103-90 on Thursday night. James Harden scored 18 off the bench for the Thunder, who bounced back from a loss to Houston at home Monday night. Andre Miller had 17 to lead the Nuggets, who played the game while a trade sending Nene to Washington for JaVale McGee and Ronny Turiaf...

Lawson, Afflalo lead Nuggets past Rockets (Yahoo! Sports)

Ty Lawson had 22 points and a career-high 15 assists, Arron Afflalo scored 16 of his 17 points in the second half and the Denver Nuggets rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 117-105 on Friday night. Kenneth Faried added 16 points and 11 rebounds and Andre Miller scored 16 for the Nuggets, who shook off a dismal shooting start and ended up with seven players scoring in double figures.

Grizzlies win on Cunningham's tip-in (AP)

Dante Cunningham tipped in Rudy Gay's miss with less than a second left and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Denver Nuggets 103-102 Friday night. Andre Miller's inbounds pass with two tenths of a second left was batted away at the rim, and allowed Memphis to win its third straight, despite blowing a 23-point second-half lead.

Lakers beat weary Nuggets to open trip (AP)

Andrew Bynum scored 22 points, Kobe Bryant added 20 and the Los Angeles Lakers opened a season-high six-game trip with a 93-89 victory over the weary Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Al Harrington missed a 3-point attempt with 2 seconds left that would have put Denver ahead. Pau Gasol added 14 points and 17 rebounds for the Lakers, who won for the third time in 10 road games this season and...

Miller's 28 points get Nuggets past Sixers in OT
Andre Miller scored a season-high 28 points off the bench, Nene had 20 points and 14 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-104 in overtime Wednesday night.

Miller leads Nuggets over 76ers in OT (AP)

Andre Miller scored a season-high 28 points off the bench, Nene had 20 points and 14 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-104 in overtime Wednesday night. Miller scored Denver's last 10 points in regulation and got another big basket in OT. His jumper put the Nuggets ahead 106-104 with 42.9 seconds left.

Nuggets overcome 20 3s to beat Nets (AP)

Danilo Gallinari scored 22 points, Arron Afflalo and Corey Brewer each had 19 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the New Jersey Nets 123-115 on Wednesday night. Andre Miller had 12 points and 12 assists and Rudy Fernandez scored 15 for the Nuggets. Jordan Farmar had a game-high 26 points, Anthony Morrow scored 23 and Deron Williams had 16 points and 13 assists for New Jersey.

Nuggets use 19-0 run to beat Hornets (AP)

Danilo Gallinari scored 23 points and the Denver Nuggets went on a 19-0 run spanning the end of the third quarter and the start of the fourth, beating the New Orleans Hornets 96-88 on Friday night. The Nuggets scored the last eight points of the third quarter and took the lead for the first time, 64-63 on Andre Miller's shot in the lane to start the fourth.

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.

Blazers, Nuggets swap Gs Felton, Miller (AP)

The Portland Trail Blazers acquired guard Raymond Felton from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for veteran guard Andre Miller in a trade Thursday night. Miller's non-guaranteed contract includes a $7.8 million team option by June 30, which made him attractive to the Nuggets. Miller's agent, Andy Miller, confirmed the draft-night deal.

Blazers get Nuggets' Felton for Miller
The Portland Trail Blazers acquired guard Raymond Felton from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for veteran guard Andre Miller.

Blazers snap Thunder's win streak at 5 (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 32 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped Oklahoma City's five-game winning streak with a 98-91 victory over the Thunder on Friday night. Nicolas Batum added 19 points for the Blazers, who have won seven straight at the Rose Garden. Portland sat in the sixth spot in the Western Conference, a game ahead of New Orleans and Memphis.

Spurs fall short as stars sit out 4th straight loss
Andre Miller scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the slumping and banged-up San Antonio Spurs 100-92 on Monday night as Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan sat out with injuries.

Blazers extend depleted Spurs' skid to 4 (AP)

Andre Miller scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the slumping and banged-up San Antonio Spurs 100-92 on Monday night as Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan sat out with injuries. The Blazers beat the NBA's winningest team for the second time in three days, this time with four San Antonio starters sidelined.

Blazers rally to beat banged-up Spurs
Andre Miller scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the slumping and banged-up San Antonio Spurs 100-92 on Monday night as Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan sat out with injuries.

Aldridge scores 24 to lead Blazers
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points, Andre Miller added 15 and the Portland Trail Blazers held on to beat the Orlando Magic, who were without the suspended Dwight Howard, 89-85 on Monday night.

Trail Blazers hold off Howard-less Magic (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points, Andre Miller added 15 and the Portland Trail Blazers held on to beat the Orlando Magic, who were without the suspended Dwight Howard, 89-85 on Monday night. Portland won its third straight, and 10th in 13 games. The Blazers also swept the two-game season series with Orlando.

Matthews leads Blazers past Kings (AP)

Wesley Matthews scored 11 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers pulled away for a 107-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Blazers, who had dropped three of four. Andre Miller had 19 points, Nicolas Batum added 17 and Patty Mills finished with 14.

Andre Miller criticizes Blake Griffin


Billups helps Nuggets end 3-game skid (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 18 points and the short-handed Denver Nuggets snapped a season-high, three-game losing streak by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 95-77 on Tuesday night. J.R. Smith and Nene added 17 points apiece for the Nuggets, who were without forward Carmelo Anthony for a fourth consecutive game following the death of his sister.

Ellis' 39 lift Warriors over Blazers (AP)

Monta Ellis scored 39 points and the Golden State Warriors scored 11 straight points to erase a six-point deficit in the fourth quarter and beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-102 on Saturday night in their first Christmas home game. David Lee added 21 points, and Dorell Wright scored five of his 16 during the decisive spurt to help the Warriors win back-to-back games for the first time since Nov.

Denver Nuggets coach George Karl, Portland Trail Blazers G Andre Miller hit with fines for separate incidents
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl and Portland Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller have each been fined $25,000 for separate incidents.

Coach Karl, Blazers G Miller fined $25K (AP)
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl and Portland Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller have each been fined $25,000 for separate incidents. NBA vice president Stu Jackson announced the punishments Saturday. Karl was fined for public comments about the officiating following the Nuggets' 113-112 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.

Blazers win third in row despite 39 from Howard
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Andre Miller returned from a one-game suspension to score 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Orlando Magic 97-83 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to three games.

Wesley Matthews had 20 points for the Blazers, who trailed by 14 points in the first half but led by 15 points in the second. Portland's modest winning streak comes after six straight losses.

Dwight Howard had a season-high 39 points in the loss, the Magic's third straight. The team had...

Miller returns, leads Blazers over Magic (AP)

Andre Miller returned from a one-game suspension to score 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Orlando Magic 97-83 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to three games. Wesley Matthews had 20 points for the Blazers, who trailed by 14 points in the first half but led by 15 points in the second.

Derek Fisher becomes NBA consecutive games leader
Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher might want to consider changing his uniform from No. 2 to No. 1 after he passed Portland's Andre Miller on Tuesday to bec

Portland Trail Blazers' Andre Miller critical of suspension
Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller is critical of the suspension that ended a consecutive games-played streak that dated back to 2003.

Blazers' Miller upset about suspension (AP)
Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller is critical of the suspension that ended a consecutive games-played streak that dated back to 2003. Miller missed Tuesday's 106-99 victory over the Suns because of the league-imposed one-game suspension for making "excessive and unnecessary contact" with Clippers forward Blake Griffin in a game Sunday.

Clips' Cook, Blazers' Miller suspended
The NBA has suspended Clippers forward Brian Cook for two games and Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller for one after a rough conclusion to Portland's 100-91 victory Sunday.

NBA suspends Los Angeles Clippers' Brian Cook, Portland Trail Blazers' Andre Miller
The NBA has suspended Clippers forward Brian Cook for two games and Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller for one after a rough conclusion to Portland's 100-91 win.



Durant keys late run as Thunder win (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 36 points, Kevin Durant had eight of his 34 during Oklahoma City's decisive run in the final 5 minutes, and the Thunder beat Portland 110-108 Friday night for their second win over the Trail Blazers in eight days. Durant scored the final eight points in a 10-0 run that turned the Thunder's five-point deficit into a 105-100 lead with 1:29 to play.

Blazers improve to 4-1, defeat Bucks (AP)

Wes Matthews scored 16 of his 18 points in the first half to help the Portland Trail Blazers end their four-game road trip with a 90-76 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Brandon Roy added 17, LaMarcus Aldridge 14, Dante Cunningham 14, Andre Miller 12 and Armon Johnson 10 for Portland, which was playing its third game in four nights.

Blazers rally, spoil Knicks' home opener (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 29 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 20 and the unbeaten Portland Trail Blazers rallied to spoil the New York Knicks' home opener Saturday night with a 100-95 victory. Andre Miller had 19 points and 10 assists for the Trail Blazers, who improved to 3-0 by erasing a nine-point deficit in the final 5 1/2 minutes.

Short-handed Blazers slip past Suns in Game 1
Andre Miller scored 15 points in the fourth quarter and tied his career playoff high with 31 points as the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers stole homecourt advantage from Phoenix with a 105-100 victory over the Suns on Sunday night.

Roy, Miller lift Blazers over Kings (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 24 points, Andre Miller added 23 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 98-87 on Saturday night. Nicolas Batum and LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points each for the Trail Blazers, and Marcus Camby had 15 rebounds. Portland rebounded from a loss at Denver on Thursday night for its 10th victory in 12 games.

Miller, Roy help surging Blazers escape Thunder
Andre Miller and Brandon Roy helped the surging Blazers hold off the Thunder on Sunday.

Blazers tie Thunder for 6th in West (AP)
Andre Miller scored 26 points, Brandon Roy added 20 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Oklahoma City 90-87 on Sunday night to move into a tie with the Thunder for sixth place in the Western Conference. Oklahoma City trailed by as many as nine in the fourth quarter but had a chance to tie in the final seconds.

Roy scores 41 as Blazers storm past Warriors
Brandon Roy scored 41 points, Andre Miller added 15 points and seven assists and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Golden State Warriors 110-105 on Thursday night.

Roy's 41 help Blazers rally by Warriors (AP)
Brandon Roy's first career win at Oracle Arena couldn't have come at a better time for Portland as it tries to hang on to the eighth spot in the Western Conference. Roy scored 41 points, Andre Miller added 15 points and seven assists and the Trail Blazers overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Golden State Warriors 110-105 on Thursday night.

Roy, Batum power Blazers past Grizzlies (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 25 points and Nicolas Batum added 21 as Portland erased a 14-point first-half deficit with a strong third quarter and defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 103-93 on Monday night. LaMarcus Aldridge finished with 13, and Andre Miller scored 12 points and handed out 11 assists as the Trail Blazers ended their five-game road trip with four victories.

Miller, Roy lead Blazers past Raptors (AP)

Andre Miller had 18 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, Brandon Roy scored 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Toronto Raptors 101-87 on Wednesday night. Rudy Fernandez scored 17 points, Jerryd Bayless had 11 and Juwan Howard 10 for the Trail Blazers, who won their second straight to open a five-game road trip that will also take them to Chicago, Minnesota and Memphis.

Roy's late surge helps Blazers top Nets (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 10 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers avoided blowing a big lead for a second straight game by holding off the New Jersey Nets 102-93 on Tuesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 27 points and Andre Miller had 20 as the Trail Blazers overcame an ankle injury to recently acquired center Marcus Camby in snapping a two-game losing streak and winning...

Miller's 52 carry Blazers to OT win against Mavs
Andre Miller scored a career-high 52 points and Juwan Howard hit a jumper with 44.8 seconds left to lift the Blazers past the Mavericks 114-112.

Miller's 52 help Blazers top Mavs in OT (AP)

Andre Miller scored a career-high 52 points, including 25 in the fourth quarter and overtime, and Juwan Howard hit a jumper with 44.8 seconds left to lift the Portland Trail Blazers past the Dallas Mavericks 114-112 Saturday night. Miller was 22 of 31 from the floor and hit 7 of 8 from the foul line as the Blazers snapped a three-game losing streak.

Webster's 28 lift short-handed Blazers (AP)

Martell Webster scored a career-high 28 points to help the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 97-93 on Saturday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 21 points, and Andre Miller added 11 points and 13 assists as Portland earned a split of a four-game trip despite using just eight players.

Celtics earn OT win in Garnett's return (AP)

Ray Allen was just 2 for 13 when he hit a 3-pointer with 42 seconds left in overtime to give the Boston Celtics a 98-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. LaMarcus Aldridge followed with a missed 3-pointer, and after a scramble at midcourt Allen wound up with the ball and passed it ahead to Tony Allen for the breakaway dunk.

Blazers don't miss Roy, roll on to defeat 76ers
Former 76ers guard Andre Miller scored 24 points and Jerryd Bayless had 14 of his 18 in the fourth quarter, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 98-90 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday night.

Miller, Bayless lead Blazers over 76ers (AP)

Former 76ers guard Andre Miller scored 24 points and Jerryd Bayless had 14 of his 18 in the fourth quarter, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 98-90 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 23 points for the Trail Blazers, who played the second half without two-time All-Star guard Brandon Roy, who left with a strained right hamstring.

Roy-less Blazers knock Magic out of 1st (AP)

Dwight Howard's off night kept the Trail Blazers from missing Brandon Roy -- and knocked Orlando out of first place. Roy was out with a sore right hamstring and Howard made just four of seven attempts from the field Friday night in Portland's 102-87 victory over the Magic. Martell Webster led the Blazers with 24 points and nine rebounds, and LaMarcus Aldridge added 14 points and 14...

Clippers pull away late to beat Blazers (AP)

Chris Kaman scored 20 points, Eric Gordon added 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 105-95 on Monday night in the teams' second matchup in five days. Martell Webster scored a season-high 25 points, including five 3-pointers, Andre Miller had 22 points and 16 assists and Juwan Howard added 16 points for the Blazers, who won 103-99...

Roy scores 37, short-handed Blazers win (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 37 points, Andre Miller added 23 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Golden State Warriors 105-89 Saturday night despite dressing only eight players. Monta Ellis continued his strong play against Portland, leading the Warriors with 30 points. Corey Maggette added 22 points and 10 rebounds and Anthony Randolph had 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Warriors, who shot 68.4...

Roy shines late as Blazers rally by Heat (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 11 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, LaMarcus Aldridge added 22 and the Portland Trail Blazers used a big run in the final minutes to beat the Miami Heat 102-95 on Sunday night. Andre Miller scored 17 points and Martell Webster added 15 for Portland, which trailed by six with 5 1/2 minutes remaining.

Roy's 29 lift Blazers past Pacers (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 29 points, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 102-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and eight rebounds, and Andre Miller scored 15 for the Trail Blazers (14-9), who snapped a four-game road losing streak. Dahntay Jones led the Pacers with 19 points and rookie Tyler Hansbrough added 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Grizzlies hold off Blazers, win again (AP)

Zach Randolph scored 21 points and Marc Gasol and O.J. Mayo added 19 each and Memphis withstood a second-half rally by Portland to beat the Trail Blazers 106-96 Friday night. Memphis led by 29 points during the first half on the way to winning for the fifth time in seven games. Portland cut the Grizzlies' lead to eight points during the fourth quarter.

Blazers bookend half with big run to top Bobcats
Brandon Roy scored 25 points, Andre Miller added 15, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 80-74 on Saturday night for their sixth straight victory.

Roy lifts Blazers to sixth straight win (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 25 points, Andre Miller added 15, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 80-74 on Saturday night for their sixth straight victory. The Blazers (8-3) used a huge run that overlapped the second and third quarters to send the Bobcats (3-6) to their fourth straight loss in a game that featured an altercation with 55 seconds remaining.

Miller scores 21 as Blazers rout Wolves (AP)

Portland coach Nate McMillan's experiment with a three-guard starting lineup has sparked the Trail Blazers. Portland won its second consecutive game since McMillan employed a starting lineup that includes guards Brandon Roy, Andre Miller and Steve Blake. It was Miller leading the way Sunday, as he scored 21 points to lead Portland to a 116-93 win over Minnesota.

Blazers ride hot start; Wolves drop 6th straight
Andre Miller scored 21 points, and LaMarcus Aldridge and Travis Outlaw each had 19 as Portland built a big first-half lead and beat Minnesota 116-93 Sunday night.

Suns spoil Blazers' return to old arena (AP)

Steve Nash had 23 points and 15 assists and the Phoenix Suns returned to the Portland's old Memorial Coliseum much same way they left it -- with a victory over the Trail Blazers. The Suns spoiled Portland's retro return to the birthplace of "Rip City" with a 110-104 win on Wednesday night.

Oden has another strong game for Blazers (AP)

Greg Oden had 20 points and 12 rebounds in his second consecutive strong performance, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to an 89-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in a preseason game. Juwan Howard scored 14 points for the Blazers (2-0), Brandon Roy had 13, Jerryd Bayless 11 and Andre Miller added 10.

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.

Blazers sign free agent G Andre Miller (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers signed veteran free agent guard Andre Miller to a multiyear contract on Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Miller, whose career has spanned 10 seasons with four teams, averaged 16.3 points and 6.5 assists as a starter for the Philadelphia 76ers last season. "I hope to provide veteran leadership to a young talented nucleus and help Portland take the next...

Source: Portland Trail Blazers offer PG Andre Miller 3-year, $21 million contract
The Trail Blazers have offered Andre Miller a two-year contract with a team option for a third year, a source close to the process said Friday.

76ers win seventh straight, reach .500 (AP)

Andre Iguodala had 28 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers returned to .500 with their seventh straight victory, 107-97 over the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Andre Miller added 27 points and eight assists for the 76ers, making a pair of baskets in a 10-0 burst after the Knicks had closed within one with 5 minutes remaining.

Sixers roll to fourth straight win (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 27 points as Philadelphia took advantage of the absence of Al Horford to dominate near the basket and the 76ers beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-94 on Sunday for their first four-game winning streak of the season. The 76ers scored 56 points in the paint and had a combined 49 points by their starting forwards.

76ers win third straight, beat Bobcats (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers are running again, their scoring is up and they're ascending the Eastern Conference standings. Andre Miller had 22 points and six assists, Thaddeus Young scored 15 points and the Sixers won their third straight, 93-87 over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. The Sixers have rapidly put a 1-5 trip behind them and won their third game this week to get out of last place in...

Sixers rain 3s on Bucks in 110-105 win (AP)

Andre Miller hit a 3-pointer with 28 seconds left, finishing with 28 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers held on for a rare road win Wednesday night, 110-105 over the Milwaukee Bucks. Philadelphia coach Tony DiLeo challenged his team to make at least five 3s one game after he thought the Sixers were being tentative because they were the worst long-distance shooting team in the...

Mavs close strong, win 96-86 over 76ers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had a big fourth quarter and scored 31 points, Jason Terry added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from another deficit for a 96-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Erick Dampier contributed 10 points and 14 rebounds for the Mavericks, who've won six of seven and were playing their first game since rallying from a 29-point second-half deficit to beat the...

Down 17, Nuggets use 15 3s to top 76ers (AP)

Kenyon Martin took a bounce pass from Chauncey Billups and drove for the go-ahead dunk with 9 seconds left Friday night to lift the Denver Nuggets to a 105-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Andre Iguodala of the 76ers got called for traveling on the next possession and Andre Miller got hit with a technical foul with 2.9 seconds left.

Brand dislocates shoulder in 76ers' win (AP)

Lou Williams matched his career high with 25 points, Andre Miller added 19 and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the loss of forward Elton Brand to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 93-88 on Wednesday night. Brand dislocated his right shoulder with 7:23 left in the third quarter after landing on Milwaukee's Luc Mbah a Moute.

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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.

Sixers top Bulls in OT, end 4-game skid (AP)

Andre Miller scored nine of his season-high 28 points in overtime Tuesday night and the Philadelphia 76ers ended their four-game losing streak with a 103-95 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Andre Iguodala added 25 points and Elton Brand had 22 points and 14 rebounds as the Sixers avenged a loss to the Bulls two days ago in Philadelphia.

Lewis' 3 lifts Magic over 76ers 96-94 (AP)

Rashard Lewis scored 19 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 4.7 seconds left to lead the Orlando Magic to a 96-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Lewis inbounded to Hedo Turkoglu, who took several dribbles down the lane before passing to Lewis on the left wing. Lewis drained the shot and the 76ers, without any timeouts left, could manage only Andre Miller's 40-footer...

Brand beats Clippers with late basket (AP)

Elton Brand beat his former team with his biggest basket for his new one. Brand hit a 15-footer with 57 seconds left and finished with 17 points in his first game against Los Angeles, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to an 89-88 victory over the short-handed Clippers on Friday night. The Clippers lost shortly after acquiring forward Zach Randolph and guard Mardy Collins from the New York Knicks for...

76ers rally from 26 down to beat Pacers (AP)

Thaddeus Young had 25 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 26-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 94-92 on Friday night. Andre Miller added 19 points, Elton Brand had 14 points and 15 rebounds, and Andre Iguodala finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds for the 76ers (4-5).

Brand scores 25 as 76ers end 3-game skid (AP)

Elton Brand scored a season-high 25 points, Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala each had 18, and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Raptors 106-96 on Wednesday night. Willie Green scored 17 points and Marreese Speights had 12 for the 76ers, who won for the first time in four road games this season.

Brand, Miller help 76ers rout Knicks (AP)
Despite the offensive outburst, it was the Philadelphia 76ers' defense that really pleased coach Maurice Cheeks on Friday night. "That game was won based on our defense," Cheeks said of Philadelphia's 116-87 win over the New York Knicks. "We set the tone early on defense and scored off their misses." Elton Brand had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Andre Miller added 20 points and eight assists and...

76ers spoil D'Antoni's home debut (AP)

Andre Miller scored 22 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers spoiled Mike D'Antoni's first preseason home game at Madison Square Garden with a 116-109 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Andre Iguodala added 18 points and Thaddeus Young had 16 for the 76ers in the second meeting between the Atlantic Division rivals in five nights.

76ers not surprised by lead on Pistons (AP)
Andre Miller has one more playoff win in three games with Philadelphia than he ever did in any of his other three previous postseason series. With the 76ers holding a 2-1 lead over Detroit in their first-round series, Miller is only two victories away from advancing to the second round for the first time in his nine-year career.

76ers rally from 15 down to top Pistons (AP)

Andre Miller scored 20 points and Willie Green had a career playoff-high 17, helping the Philadelphia 76ers stun the Detroit Pistons 90-86 Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round series. The Eastern Conference's second-seeded team was expected to beat the seventh-seeded Sixers by double digits and did lead by 15 midway through the third quarter.

76ers tighten grip on 6th, beat Pistons (AP)

Sixers coach Maurice Cheeks got his wish. Shortly before the 76ers' 101-94 victory over Detroit on Wednesday, Cheeks was asked about facing a team that has been resting its starters. Cheeks laughed and said: "I hope they do." Having locked up the No. 2 seed in the East, the Pistons once again gave their reserves significant minutes.

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.

76ers win 20th in 27 games, beat Nets (AP)

Lou Williams hit three consecutive baskets in the final 3:47, and the surprising Philadelphia 76ers posted their 20th win in 27 games with a 108-99 victory over the fading New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. Andre Miller had 24 points, 11 assists and five rebounds, while Andre Iguodala added 17 points, 10 assists and six rebounds for Philadelphia, which used a late 9-2 spurt fueled by Williams to...

Iguodala keys late run, 76ers beat Celts (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 28 points, including 10 in a row during a 19-0 fourth-quarter run Monday night, as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 95-90. Eddie House's 3-pointer gave Boston an 80-69 lead with 8:20 to play, but the Celtics couldn't score until Paul Pierce hit one of two free throws with 1:38 left.

Iguodala helps 76ers rally by Nets 91-87 (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 19 of his 28 points in the second half, Samuel Dalembert had 11 points, 18 rebounds and five blocks, and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a 91-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. Andre Miller had 21 points and five assists, and Lou Williams added 15 points on 4-for-6 shooting from the field for the Sixers, who have won 17 of their last 22 games.

Miller's 32 pace 76ers past Spurs 103-96 (AP)

Andre Miller scored a season-high 32 points and Andre Iguodala had 25 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their third straight sparkling victory, 103-96 over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. The Sixers already knocked off Detroit and Chicago on the road this week and returned home to another suddenly supportive crowd.

Sixers spank Bucks
Sixers PG Andre Miller has 16 points and nine assists as Philly won its 4th straight over Milwaukee, 119-97. Hear from Miller after the game.

Sixers roll past Bucks 119-97 (AP)
Thaddeus Young scored 22 points, Samuel Dalembert added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers coasted to a 119-97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Andre Miller added 16 points and nine assists for Philadelphia, which played the first of five games in seven days. The 76ers' fourth straight win moved them within one-half game of idle Washington in the Eastern Conference...

76ers continue playoff push, beat Clips (AP)

Mike Dunleavy didn't get to coach Andre Miller during the point guard's only season with the Clippers, which makes Miller's success with the Philadelphia 76ers that much more difficult for the Staples Center faithful to swallow. Andre Iguodala scored 18 points, Samuel Dalembert had 12 points and 12 rebounds, and the 76ers avoided a letdown after their upset win at Phoenix by routing the Clippers...

Wright's fast start picks up Warriors (AP)

Brandan Wright got Golden State off to a quick start by eclipsing his career high in scoring before the end of the first quarter, Mickael Pietrus scored a season-high 23 points, and the Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-97 on Friday night. Wright, a little-used rookie, scored 11 of his 12 points -- one more than his previous best scoring game -- in the first quarter of his third start, and...

76ers get rare win at Phoenix, 119-114 (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 32 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers held on to beat the Suns in Phoenix for the first time in six years, 119-114 on Saturday night. Andre Miller added 25 points and 12 assists for the 76ers, who shot 57 percent after being blown out at Golden State 119-97 on Friday night. Willie Green scored 17, including three crucial free throws in the final 18.2 seconds.

Miller's strong 1st half powers 76ers (AP)

Andre Miller scored 22 of his 26 points in the first half and Willie Green had a season-high 26 to lead the Sixers to a 101-89 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Miller and Green, the Sixers' starting backcourt, outscored Orlando starting guards, Jameer Nelson and Maurice Evans, 52-2. Miller was 11-for-16 from the floor and added nine assists and six rebounds.

Sixers send Heat to 11th straight loss (AP)

The Philadelphia 76ers rallied in overtime to avoid becoming Miami's first victims in nearly a month. Andre Iguodala scored 24 points and converted a key three-point play as the 76ers scored the final 10 points in overtime and sent the Heat to their 11th straight loss, 101-96 on Saturday night. Andre Miller scored 24 points and Willie Green added 14 for the Sixers, who fell behind early in the...

John Galinsky's NBA power rankings
What's all this trade talk about Andre Miller? The point guard has Philly in contention and rising in John Galinsky's power rankings.

Sixers win fourth straight, top Mavs (AP)

Andre Miller scored 21 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their fourth straight win, 84-76 over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Miller, named the Eastern Conference player of the week, is a big reason why the Sixers are suddenly thinking about a playoff push. Philadelphia has won the first four games of a five-game homestand and moved a half-game behind idle New Jersey for the eighth...

Sixers win third straight, beat Clippers (AP)

The Philadelphia 76ers have placed a bigger emphasis on defense and getting out in the open court. It has resulted in a winning formula. Lou Williams scored 18 points, Andre Miller had 17 points and nine assists, and the 76ers won their third straight game with a 101-80 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.

76ers roll past Shaq-less Heat 101-84 (AP)

The Shaq-less Miami Heat aren't much different than they were before trading the 14-time All-Star center. Andre Iguodala scored 25 points and Andre Miller added 21, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 101-84 victory over the short-handed Heat on Thursday night. The Heat are still stuck on nine wins, and they've lost twice in the day-and-a-half since dealing Shaquille O'Neal to Phoenix for Shawn...

Sixers earn biggest Wachovia Center win (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 18 points and Andre Miller had 14 to lead Philadelphia to a 112-69 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, the 76ers' largest win in 12 seasons at the Wachovia Center. Thaddeus Young scored 14 points for the Sixers, who won for only the fourth time in the last 15 games.

Iguodala helps 76ers rally past Bobcats (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 33 points and the Philadelphia 76ers recovered from a poor start to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 103-96 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Andre Miller added 23 points and Samuel Dalembert grabbed 14 rebounds in a rare good performance for the 76ers, who had lost 11 of 13 games this month.

76ers hold on to beat Raptors 99-95 (AP)

Willie Green tied a season high with 23 points and the Philadelphia 76ers survived a late rally for a 99-95 victory Saturday night over the Toronto Raptors. Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala each added 20 for the 76ers, who seemed to take command with a 24-5 run that started late in the second quarter and continued until midway through the third.

76ers end 7-game skid, defeat Rockets (AP)

Andre Miller scored 26 points, Samuel Dalembert added 19 points and blocked a shot in the final seconds, and Philadelphia rallied from 16 points down to beat the Houston Rockets 111-107 on Tuesday night. Louis Williams scored 18 and Andre Iguodala had 17 for the Sixers, who snapped a seven-game losing streak and a five-game road skid.

Bulls rally past reeling Sixers 100-97 (AP)

Andres Nocioni scored 26 points, Joe Smith added 19 and the Chicago Bulls rallied to beat the reeling Philadelphia 76ers 100-97 on Friday night. Ben Gordon scored 15 points and Kirk Hinrich had 12 for the Bulls, who improved to 14-20 overall and 5-3 under interim coach Jim Boylan. Andre Iguodala scored 25 points, Samuel Dalembert had 21 and a season-high 20 rebounds, and Andre Miller added 20...

Iguodala's 28 help Sixers hold off Heat (AP)

Andre Miller set the tone by distributing the basketball. Andre Iguodala was the beneficiary of many of those passes. For the second straight game, the two Andres carried the Sixers to a victory. Iguodala scored a season-high 28 points, Kyle Korver and Lou Williams added 13 apiece and the Philadelphia 76ers held off the pesky Miami Heat 96-85 on Wednesday night.

Surging 76ers get past struggling Cavs (AP)

Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala scored 20 points apiece to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 92-86 victory over the slumping Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. After Damon Jones' 3-pointer gave the Cavaliers a 75-74 lead with 7:57 to play, four points by Iguodala, including a 3, and baskets by Miller and Samuel Dalembert provided an 8-0 run that gave Philadelphia the lead for good.

Sixers win third straight, beat Rockets (AP)

Andre Iguodala and the suddenly successful Philadelphia 76ers gave one of the largest crowds of the season their money's worth for once. The Sixers' only worry this week has been learning how to play with a huge lead instead of trying to rally against one. Iguodala scored 16 points, Andre Miller had 17 points and 12 assists and the Sixers led by as many as 31 points in a 100-88 victory over the...

76ers sweep home-and-home vs. Knicks (AP)

The Philadelphia 76ers finally have a winning streak -- and the New York Knicks to thank for it. Willie Green scored 18 points, and the 76ers completed a home-and-home sweep of the Knicks with a 105-77 victory Saturday night. Andre Iguodala added 17 points and Reggie Evans had 14 rebounds for the 76ers, who beat the Knicks 101-90 Friday in Philadelphia.

Week 6 Fantasy Stockwatch
Our Jamey Eisenberg likes how Andre Miller and Andres Nocioni are playing, but can't say good things about veterans Jason Kidd and Chris Bosh in his latest Fantasy Stockwatch.

Carter helps Nets end 5-game home skid (AP)

Vince Carter came off the bench to score 24 points Saturday night, and the New Jersey Nets ended a five-game home losing streak with a 94-92 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Jason Kidd equaled his season high with 19 points for New Jersey. Richard Jefferson had 23 and Antoine Wright 15. Andre Iguodala paced the 76ers with 24.

Dalembert helps 76ers beat Wizards 85-84 (AP)

Samuel Dalembert had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Andre Miller scored 18 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to an 85-84 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Willie Green and Reggie Evans added 13 points each for the Sixers (5-10), who snapped a two-game losing streak at home and a four-game skid against the Wizards.

Wallace sits, Pistons top 76ers 83-79 (AP)

Detroit coach Flip Saunders summed up the Pistons' victory over Philadelphia perfectly. "It was one of those games that was like going to the dentist," Saunders said. "It was like pulling teeth." Tayshaun Prince scored 15 points, and Pistons made a key late defensive play to hold on for their fourth home victory in four games, an 83-78 decision Friday night.

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King, Cheeks under pressure in Philly (AP)
Billy King bought a season ticket to the hottest team in town. Too bad it's not his own. But when King watches the Philadelphia Phillies chase a postseason berth like he did this week, the 76ers team president sees a lot of the same qualities that he believes are in players like Andre Iguodala and Andre Miller: An unselfish group that plays hard, plays together and tosses out outside expectations.