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Philadelphia waives veteran forward Nocioni
The Philadelphia 76ers have waived forward Andres Nocioni.

76ers OK Nocioni to explore basketball options
The Philadelphia 76ers said forward Andres Nocioni did not make the trip with the team for Saturday's game at Chicago.

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.

Three 76ers players score 20 to win at Suns
Jrue Holiday scored 25 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Phoenix Suns 123-110 Wednesday night. Evan Turner scored 23 points off the bench and Andres Nocioni finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds

76ers spoil Carter's Suns debut, 123-110 (AP)

Jrue Holiday scored 25 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Phoenix Suns 123-110 Wednesday night. Evan Turner scored 23 points off the bench and Andres Nocioni finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Sixers. Philadelphia was without Andre Iguodala, who missed his second straight game with tendinitis in his right Achilles' tendon.

Brand's 18 paces Sixers past flagging Blazers
Elton Brand scored 18 points while Jrue Holiday and Andres Nocioni added 11 each to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 88-79 on Tuesday night.

Sixers hand Blazers fourth straight loss (AP)

Elton Brand scored 18 points while Jrue Holiday and Andres Nocioni added 11 each to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 88-79 on Tuesday night. Philadelphia trailed 72-70 midway through the fourth, before going on a 15-4 run that put the game away with 1:50 left. Andre Iguodala, who entered the game averaging 14.8 points, was held to seven -- although four came in the fourth...

Young helps Sixers end 5-game skid (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored a season-high 23 points, Lou Williams added 19 and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 90-79 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Andres Nocioni contributed 12 points and Marreese Speights had 10 rebounds for the Sixers (3-10), who won for just the second time at home this season.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Andres Nocioni fined $25,000 for throwing mouthpiece into stands
The NBA has fined 76ers forward Andres Nocioni for throwing his mouthpiece into the stands.

Nocioni fined $25K for mouthpiece throw (AP)
The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers forward Andres Nocioni for throwing his mouthpiece into the stands. NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson announced the $25,000 fine on Thursday. The incident happened during the first quarter of Philadelphia's 109-103 loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.

NBA fines 76ers F Nocioni fined $25K
The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers forward Andres Nocioni for throwing his mouthpiece into the stands.

76ers' Andre Iguodala out vs Knicks, Andres Nocioni available
Philadelphia guard Andre Iguodala will miss the 76ers' game Sunday against New York because of an injured right Achilles' tendon.

76ers G Iguodala out Sunday vs. Knicks (AP)
Philadelphia guard Andre Iguodala will miss the 76ers' game Sunday against New York because of an injured right Achilles' tendon. Forward Andres Nocioni is expected to be available despite a sprained left ankle. Philadelphia lost to Cleveland on Friday night to drop to 1-5.

Cavs win despite blowing 19-point lead (AP)

Anderson Varejao had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Daniel Gibson scored 22 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers recovered in the fourth quarter after blowing a 19-point lead and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 123-116 on Friday night. Mo Williams scored 22 points and J.J. Hickson had 16 for the Cavaliers, who won for the first time since beating Boston on opening night.

Hawks hold off 76ers 104-101 (AP)

Al Horford had 20 points and 12 rebounds, Joe Johnson scored 22 points and Jamal Crawford finished with 19 to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 104-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Reserve Andres Nocioni, who scored 15 points, had his 27-footer partially blocked by Josh Smith as time expired, allowing the Hawks to move to 2-0 after wasting nearly all of a 15-point lead.

Raptors overcome Holiday, 76ers in 2OT (AP)

DeMar DeRozan scored the winning basket with 35 seconds to play and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-116 in double overtime in exhibition play Wednesday night. DeRozan, who missed a potential winning free throw at the end of the first overtime, converted a hook shot and Amir Johnson added a dunk to help the Raptors (2-2) snap a two-game losing streak.

Nets' 3 at buzzer keeps Collins winless (AP)

Stephen Graham hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and the New Jersey Nets rallied from a seven-point deficit in the final 15 seconds to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 90-89 on Saturday in a preseason game. Anthony Morrow cut the 76ers' 88-81 lead to four points with a 3-pointer with just under 13 seconds to play, then the Nets took advantage of poor free throw shooting by Philadelphia to get the...

Andres Nocioni of Philadelphia 76ers advised to skip FIBA World Championship
The Philadelphia 76ers have advised injured forward Andres Nocioni to skip the upcoming world championships because of an injured left ankle.

Sixers advise F Nocioni to skip worlds (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers have advised injured Argentina forward Andres Nocioni to skip the upcoming world championships because of an injured left ankle. After an MRI exam on the ankle, the Sixers team doctor recommended that Nocioni stop all basketball and impact activity until the team opens training camp at the end of September.

Sixers advise Nocioni to skip worlds
The Philadelphia 76ers have advised injured forward Andres Nocioni to skip the upcoming world championships because of an injured left ankle.

Sixers ship unhappy Dalembert to Kings
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Samuel Dalembert to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday for Andres Nocioni and Spencer Hawes.

76ers agree to trade Dalembert to Kings (AP)
A person familiar with the decision says the Sacramento Kings have agreed to acquire Sam Dalembert from the Philadelphia 76ers for Andres Nocioni and Spencer Hawes. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Thursday because the deal is still awaiting league approval. Dalembert was Philadelphia's longest-tenured player, but he never developed into a dominant force...

Sources: Philadelphia 76ers trade center Samuel Dalembert to Sacramento Kings
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to swap Samuel Dalembert to the Sacramento Kings for Andres Nocioni and Spencer Hawes, two league sources told ESPN.com.

Andres Nocioni wants to be traded if not in Sacramento Kings' plans
Andres Nocioni made three things very clear: he doesn't want to be a starter, he's not an All-Star in the NBA, and if the Kings don't have him in their plans for next year, the Argentinean won't have any problems if he's traded to another team.

NBA suspends Kings' Nocioni 2 games for DUI
Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been suspended by the NBA for two games without pay after pleading no contest in California to drunken driving.

Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni suspended 2 games by NBA
Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been suspended by the NBA for two games without pay after pleading no contest in California to drunken driving.

Kings' Nocioni suspended 2 games for DUI (AP)
Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been suspended by the NBA for two games without pay after pleading no contest in California to drunken driving. The suspension was to begin with Tuesday night's game between the Kings and the Thunder in Oklahoma City. Nocioni was arrested about 2 a.m. Nov.

Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni pleads no contest to DUI
Kings forward Andres Nocioni has pleaded no contest to drunken driving and will serve two days of community service.

Duncan, Hill help Spurs hold off Kings (AP)

George Hill had 23 points and nine assists, and Tim Duncan added 22 points and 13 rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 115-113 on Wednesday night. The Spurs led by 13 in the fourth quarter, but Andres Nocioni's 3-pointer cut it to 113-110 with 4.1 seconds left. After Hill's two free throws built the lead to five, Tyreke Evans made a 3-pointer at the buzzer for...

Nocioni's 3-point range dooms faltering Nuggets
Andres Nocioni made four 3-pointers and scored a season-high 21 points, helping the Sacramento Kings beat the struggling Denver Nuggets 106-101 on Monday night.

Nocioni leads Kings by slumping Nuggets (AP)

Andres Nocioni made four 3-pointers and scored a season-high 21 points, helping the Sacramento Kings beat the struggling Denver Nuggets 106-101 on Monday night. Omri Casspi made a 3-pointer from the corner to put the Kings ahead for good at 97-96. Following a missed shot by Carmelo Anthony, Beno Udrih converted on a fastbreak for a three-point play to give Sacramento a 100-96 lead with 1:41...

Hornets hold on to beat Kings 96-94 (AP)

David West had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on to beat the Sacramento Kings 96-94 on Tuesday night. Andres Nocioni had a chance to tied it when he rebounded Tyreke Evans' miss and was fouled with just over a second left. He missed his first free throw, then was forced to miss the second in hopes of a putback that never had a chance because of a Kings lane...

Nash, Stoudemire lead Suns past Kings (AP)

Steve Nash scored 32 points, Amare Stoudemire had 18 points and 21 rebounds and Phoenix used a late 3-point spree to beat Sacramento 115-107 on Saturday night, snapping the Kings' four-game winning streak. Tyreke Evans scored 21 points, and Andres Nocioni had 20 for the Kings, who lost for the eighth straight time in Phoenix.

Kings win fourth straight, beat Pacers (AP)

Tyreke Evans scored 26 points to help the Sacramento Kings win their fourth straight game, 110-105 over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Kings improved to a surprising 9-8, sweeping all four games of their homestand. They are 8-2 this season at Arco Arena. Jason Thompson had 22 points, Spencer Hawes 21, Andres Nocioni 13 points and Omri Casspi 10 for the Kings, 7 of 10 from 3-point range...

Rockets hold off Kings 113-106 (AP)

Luis Scola scored 22 points and grabbed key rebounds in the final minutes, and the Houston Rockets held off the Sacramento Kings 113-106 Saturday night. The Rockets blew a 15-point, second-quarter lead and had to scrap in the final minutes of the fourth quarter before improving their record in the second game of back-to-backs to 4-0 this season.

Sacramento Kings' Andres Nocioni arrested on suspicion of drunken driving
Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.

Kings F Nocioni arrested for DUI (AP)
Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. Nocioni was booked into the Sacramento County jail at 3:26 a.m. PST Thursday. Sacramento police Sgt. Norm Leong says Nocioni was pulled over around 2 a.m. in downtown Sacramento when an officer noticed his car weaving.

Kings' Nocioni arrested on drunk driving suspicion
Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. Nocioni was booked into the Sacramento County jail early Thursday. Sacramento police Sgt. Norm Leong says Nocioni was pulled over around 2 a.m. in downtown Sacramento when an officer noticed his car weaving. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol and conducted a field test before booking Nocioni on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Bulls end 3-game skid, beat Kings 99-94 (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Sacramento Kings 99-94 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. The Bulls converted 33 of 36 free throws, and the three foul shots they missed nearly cost them. After making its first 29, Chicago converted just four of its final seven, allowing Sacramento to stay in the game.

Rose's 21 and 13 assists lead Bulls (AP)

Rookie Derrick Rose had 21 points and a season-high 13 assists, Ben Gordon scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Jersey Nets 100-87 on Monday night. The Nets continued their poor play at home, falling to 5-12, the second-worst mark in the Eastern Conference. The Nets (15-16) are 10-4 on the road.

Heat top 2007-08 win total, beat Bulls (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 28 points, Daequan Cook hit three big 3-pointers in the fourth quarter as Miami pulled away, and the Heat eclipsed last season's win total by beating the Chicago Bulls 90-77 on Friday. Mario Chalmers had 16 points and six assists while Michael Beasley -- the No. 2 pick in this year's draft, after the Bulls chose Derrick Rose -- scored eight of his 14 points in the fourth for...

Horford leads unbeaten Hawks past Bulls (AP)

Al Horford was everywhere. Grabbing rebounds, running the floor, picking up loose balls and scoring from the inside. It was the best performance of his career, an effort that kept the Atlanta Hawks unbeaten through six games. On a night when leading scorer Joe Johnson had trouble with his shot, Horford scored a career-high 27 points, grabbed 17 rebounds and blocked six shots to lead a 113-108...

Howard's 22 and 15 lift Magic over Bulls (AP)
Dwight Howard had 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic past the Chicago Bulls, 96-93 on Monday night. Chicago's Ben Gordon missed a fall-away jumper with 15 seconds left that would have tied the game and the ball was batted out of bounds off Chicago. Rashard Lewis made two of four free throws in the final 23 seconds before Andres Nocioni missed a leaning 3-pointer at the buzzer that...

Bucks' Skiles loses in return to Chicago (AP)

Andres Nocioni scored nine of his 26 points in overtime, and Kirk Hinrich had 25 points to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bulls 112-104 on Friday night in the exhibition finale for both teams. The game was Bucks coach Scott Skiles first visit to the United Center since he was fired by the Bulls last season.

Bulls rookie Rose scores 30 vs. Mavs (AP)

Rookie Derrick Rose scored 30 points, including the go-ahead basket with 41.5 seconds left, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from a 23-point deficit to beat the Dallas Mavericks 109-105 Tuesday night. Luol Deng and Andres Nocioni added 14 points each for the Bulls (2-4). Rose, the first overall pick in the draft, went 13-for-18 from the field and had seven assists.

Gordon returns in Bulls' preseason win (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 23 points, including two free throws with 10 seconds left, to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 108-105 preseason victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Andres Nocioni added 20 points and Tyrus Thomas had 16 points and 12 rebounds for Chicago in the game played at the Assembly Hall on the University of Illinois campus.

Argentina wins Olympic basketball bronze (AP)
Carlos Delfino had 20 points and 10 rebounds as Argentina defeated Lithuania 87-75 on Sunday to win the Olympic bronze medal in men's basketball. Luis Scola added 16 points and Andres Nocioni had 14 for Argentina, which won the gold medal in 2004. It's the first time the Argentines have won back-to-back Olympic medals.

Ginobili, Scola picked for Argentine Olympic team
NBA stars Manu Ginobili, Luis Scola and Andres Nocioni were selected for a preliminary roster to defend Argentina's basketball gold at the Beijing Olympics.

Celtics close in on top seed, beat Bulls (AP)

Ray Allen scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics moved a step closer to the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 106-92 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. Kevin Garnett scored 20 points and blocked four shots and Paul Pierce added 17 points for Boston, which won its fourth straight and remained six games ahead of Detroit in the conference standings.

Nocioni apologizes to coach for outburst
A contrite Andres Nocioni said Monday he has no excuse for his outburst at interim head coach Jim Boylan during Saturday night's loss, the latest episode in a season turned sour for the Chicago Bulls. After playing about three minutes in the second quarter of Saturday night's game against the Pacers before being lifted, Nocioni yelled at Boylan, who then sent him to the locker room. "What I said and what I did the other day was absolutely wrong. I have no excuse for what I did.

Bulls F Nocioni apologizes for blow-up at Boylan
A contrite Andres Nocioni said Monday he has no excuse for his outburst at interim head coach Jim Boylan during Saturday night's loss, the latest episode in a season turned sour for the Chicago Bulls.

Bulls' Nocioni apologizes for outburst (AP)
A contrite Andres Nocioni said Monday he has no excuse for his outburst at interim head coach Jim Boylan during Saturday night's loss, the latest episode in a season turned sour for the Chicago Bulls. After playing about three minutes in the second quarter of Saturday night's game against the Pacers before being lifted, Nocioni yelled at Boylan, who then sent him to the locker room.

Celtics coast to seventh straight win (AP)

The Boston Celtics acquired P.J. Brown and Sam Cassell for crunch time. For now, they'll get their work in garbage time. Paul Pierce scored 22 points and Kevin Garnett added 16 and eight rebounds before the Celtics starters sat out the fourth quarter on Friday night in a 116-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls, Boston's seventh consecutive win.

Pacers' Granger suspended one game
The NBA suspended Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger for one game without pay Friday for striking Chicago's Andres Nocioni in the face. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of Indiana's 113-107 loss to the Bulls on Wednesday. The suspension was for Friday night's game at Toronto. The Pacers had no other comment besides the statement released by the league through Stu Jackson, the NBA's executive vice president for basketball operations, team spokesman David Benner said.

Pacers F Granger suspended 1 game (AP)
The NBA suspended Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger for one game without pay Friday for striking Chicago's Andres Nocioni in the face. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of Indiana's 113-107 loss to the Bulls on Wednesday. The suspension was for Friday night's game at Toronto. The Pacers had no other comment besides the statement released by the league through Stu Jackson, the NBA's...

McGrady helps Rockets win 12th in a row (AP)

Bobby Jackson was lauded for his ability to be a spark off the bench when he was traded to Houston last week. In his first game with the Rockets, the point guard delivered. Jackson scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half and helped Houston to its 12th straight win, a 110-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.

Hinrich leads Bulls over Heat 99-92 (AP)

Kirk Hinrich scored 24 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 99-92 victory over Miami on Thursday night and send the Heat to their 24th loss in 25 games despite solid outings by Dwyane Wade and Shawn Marion. Wade scored 30 after pouring in 29 in Tuesday's overtime loss to Denver. Marion had 23 in his third game with Miami since the deal that sent Shaquille O'Neal to Phoenix.

Jazz bounce back, defeat Bulls 97-87 (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz responded one night after their 10-game winning streak ended by beating the Chicago Bulls 97-87 Saturday. Deron Williams added 15 points and 11 assists, while Ronnie Price scored all of his 10 points in the second half, when the Jazz let a 14-point lead fall to two before pulling away in the fourth quarter.

Suns beat Bulls for sixth win in 7 games (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points and the Phoenix Suns pulled away early in the fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Bulls 88-77 Sunday. Leandro Barbosa scored 13 and started a 12-0 run in the fourth with a baseline drive and two 3-pointers, sending the Suns to their sixth win in seven games. That allowed Phoenix to exhale after three difficult quarters and a trying week.

Davis scores 40, Warriors beat Bulls (AP)

Baron Davis matched a career high with 40 points, hitting six 3-pointers Friday night, and the Golden State Warriors used a strong finish to beat the Chicago Bulls 119-111. Stephen Jackson had 12 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, including a key 3-pointer with 46 seconds left. Ben Gordon led Chicago with 29 points and Andres Nocioni added 28.

Bulls hand Heat 11th straight loss (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 24 points, Joe Smith added 23 and the Chicago Bulls handed Miami its 11th straight loss, beating the Heat 126-96 on Wednesday night. Luol Deng had 21 points and Andres Nocioni rebounded from an injury in Tuesday's loss at Orlando to score 20 points. Thabo Sefolosha scored a season-high 17 points for the Bulls, whose 126 points were a season high.

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...

Celtics bounce back, rout Bulls 107-82 (AP)

The Boston Celtics have only lost one home game this season, and that was plenty for Kevin Garnett. "What you saw tonight was what we call 'stopping the bleeding,"' he said after the Celtics beat Chicago 107-82 on Friday to stop their losing before it became a streak. "When we lose, we want it to be very, very, very, very few, and we want to learn from what mistakes we made in the loss and apply it...

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.

Deng, Nocioni rally Bulls past Bobcats (AP)

Coach Scott Skiles has tinkered with his lineup all season, trying to find the right combination to spark the struggling Chicago Bulls. The solution appears to involve Andres Nocioni. Two nights after he scored 30 points off the bench, Nocioni scored 10 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and added 11 rebounds as the Bulls rallied to send the Charlotte Bobcats to their seventh straight loss,...

Mavericks hold on to beat Bulls 103-98 (AP)

Josh Howard scored 27 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 25 and the Dallas Mavericks hung on to beat the Chicago Bulls 103-98 on Monday night. The Mavericks saw a 16-point fourth-quarter lead dwindle to three when Andres Nocioni hit three free throws to pull Chicago within 101-98 with 11.6 seconds left. Jason Terry answered with two free throws, and Chicago's Kirk Hinrich shot an airball on a 3-pointer...

Gordon, Nocioni lead Bulls by Clippers (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 25 points and Andres Nocioni shrugged off a couple of flagrant fouls to score 21, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 92-73 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. Chris Kaman had 21 points and eight rebounds for the Clippers, whose injury run continued with the absence of Corey Maggette (right hamstring strain) and No.

Nocioni, Thomas lead Bulls past Pacers
Andres Nocioni scored 20 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 100-88 preseason victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Tyrus Thomas added 15 points and seven rebounds. But this was Nocioni's night. He appears to be in form after being hobbled by plantar fasciitis in his right foot, which caused him to miss 28 of 29 games down the stretch and limited him in the playoffs last season. Nocioni was 4-of-5 on 3-pointers and 7-of-9 overall.

Andres Nocioni, G/F - CHI
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