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Antoine Walker retires after 2 seasons in Idaho
Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker is calling it quits after spending two seasons trying to rejuvenate his career with the Idaho Stampede.

Antoine Walker retires after 2 seasons in Idaho (Yahoo! Sports)
Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker is calling it quits after spending two seasons trying to rejuvenate his career with the Idaho Stampede. The 35-year-old Walker announced his retirement last weekend to teammates, and The Idaho Statesman reports (http://bit.ly/HvBFZi ) Walker intends to make a formal announcement this week.

Antoine Walker retires after 2 seasons in Idaho (Yahoo! Sports)
BOISE, Idaho (AP) Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker is calling it quits after spending two seasons trying to rejuvenate his career with the Idaho Stampede.

Antoine Walker to retire from basketball
Three-time All-Star Antoine Walker is retiring from basketball, telling his Idaho Stampede teammates Saturday that he had decided to call it quits.

Antoine Walker sentenced in casino case
Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker was sentenced to five years' probation and ordered to pay $770,050 in restitution to three Las Vegas casinos after pleading guilty to failing to repay gambling debts.

Walker sentenced in Vegas gambling debt case
Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker was sentenced to five years' probation and ordered to pay $770,050 in restitution to three Las Vegas casinos after pleading guilty to failing to repay gambling debts.

Report: Former NBA star served child support papers at ...
Antoine Walker is trying to make the best of what has become a disappointing path in life.

Walker likely won't serve jail time
Three-time NBA All-Star Antoine Walker pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony charges of passing bad checks relating to $750,000 in gambling debts to Las Vegas casinos.

Walker receives probation, must pay off $750K
Former NBA star Antoine Walker has pleaded guilty to passing bad checks in the form of unpaid gambling debts in Las Vegas.

Walker's robber sentenced to 13 years
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to robbing former NBA star Antoine Walker at gunpoint at his home in 2007.

Chicago man who robbed Antoine Walker gets 13-year sentence
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to robbing former NBA star Antoine Walker at gunpoint at his home in 2007.

Man who robbed Antoine Walker sentenced (AP)
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to robbing former NBA star Antoine Walker at gunpoint at his home in 2007. Demorris Hill was tried late last year for the robbery, but the jury wasn't able to reach a unanimous verdict. Prosecutors had said they planned to retry him before he pleaded guilty Friday to one count of home invasion.

Report: Walker sued for stealing fiancee
Former NBA star Antoine Walker was sued this week by a Chicago man who accuses him of stealing his fiancee and taunting him about it, TMZ reported Friday.

Sources: Antoine Walker plans to sign with D-League's Idaho Stampede
Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker intends to launch his latest comeback with the D-League's Idaho Stampede, according to sources close to the situation.

Former NBA star Antoine Walker pleads not guilty to Las Vegas casino debt
Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker pleaded not guilty and a judge set trial for November on criminal bad check charges alleging Walker failed to repay almost $1 million in gambling debts and penalties to three Las Vegas casinos.

Walker due in court in casino debt case
A judge on Monday ordered former NBA all-star Antoine Walker to face trial on felony bad check charges that allege he failed to repay almost $1 million in gambling debts and penalties to three Las Vegas casinos.

Antoine Walker ordered to arraignment for debt woes
Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker has been ordered to appear for arraignment on felony charges alleging he failed to repay almost $1 million in gambling debts and penalties to three Las Vegas casinos.

Walker due before judge in debt case (AP)
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker is due before a judge for failing to repay some $900,000 in gambling debts and penalties to three Las Vegas casinos. The 33-year-old Walker has been trying since last year to resolve debts to Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood and the Red Rock Resort, as well as penalties to Clark County.

Walker receives court date in Vegas casino debt case
Former NBA star Antoine Walker has a court date to face felony bad check charges in Nevada for failing to repay some $900,000 in gambling debts and penalties to three Las Vegas casinos.

Antoine Walker: Court date set for arraignment on felony gambling debt charges in Nevada
Former NBA star Antoine Walker has a court date to face felony bad check charges in Nevada for failing to repay some $900,000 in gambling debts and penalties to three Las Vegas casinos.

Antoine Walker files for bankruptcy
Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker has filed for bankruptcy.

Ex-NBA star Antoine Walker files for bankruptcy
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker has filed for bankruptcy, having $4.3 million in assets and $12.7 million in liabilities, according to court documents.

Ex-NBA star Walker files for bankruptcy (AP)
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker has filed for bankruptcy. In Chapter 7 documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Florida last week, Walker reported having $4.3 million in assets and $12.7 million in liabilities. Walker's 2006 NBA championship ring, valued at $6,000, is included in a list of assets.

Antoine Walker to try NBA comeback
Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker is eyeing an NBA comeback.

Walker looking to make comeback in NBA
Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker is eyeing an NBA comeback.

Former All-Star Walker eyeing NBA return (AP)
Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker is eyeing an NBA comeback. Louisville coach Rick Pitino says Walker will work out with several Cardinals over the next few weeks. Walker hasn't played in the NBA since 2008 and has suffered legal and financial woes since stepping away from the game. Walker agreed to pay three Las Vegas casinos over $900,000 to settle three bad check charges last fall.

Judge OKs former Antoine Walker $900,000 deal for casino debt
Antoine Walker is promising to pay more than $900,000 to settle bad check charges with three Las Vegas casinos and avoid felony criminal charges.

Antoine Walker apologizes for conditions at Ill. buildings
Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker is apologizing for "unacceptable" living conditions at Chicago buildings owned by his companies.

Walker apologizes for building conditions
Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker is apologizing for "unacceptable" living conditions at Chicago buildings owned by his companies. Walker told the Chicago Tribune he wants to "humbly apologize" to everyone who's been affected by the failings of his companies, Walker Ventures LLC and AW Realty LLC. One building has been described as a slum nuisance by the city. A broken sewer pipe filled the basement with feces and debris, and bricks tumbled from the building's facade.

Walker sorry about building conditions (AP)
Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker is apologizing for "unacceptable" living conditions at Chicago buildings owned by his companies. Walker told the Chicago Tribune he wants to "humbly apologize" to everyone who's been affected by the failings of his companies, Walker Ventures LLC and AW Realty LLC.

Antoine Walker's lawyer: Former All-Star trying to resolve Las Vegas gambling debts
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker's lawyer says he's trying to resolve criminal charges stemming from more than $800,000 in gambling debts to three Las Vegas casinos.

Court date pushed back for Antoine Walker's debt case
A Las Vegas court has pushed back a status check to Oct. 29 for Antoine Walker, amid talk of possible repayment in an $822,500 casino gambling debt case.

Walker appears in Vegas court in $800K debt case
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker said nothing in a Las Vegas court Monday about criminal charges that he failed to repay $822,500 in casino gambling debts. The 6-foot-9 Walker also declined to comment outside the courtroom after appearing briefly with his lawyer, Jonathan Powell, on three felony counts of writing bad checks. Powell also declined to comment. Walker was not asked to enter a plea before Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Melanie Andress-Tobiasson set a Sept.

Antoine Walker appears in Las Vegas court on three felony counts of writing bad check
Antoine Walker said nothing in a Las Vegas court about criminal charges that he failed to repay $822,500 in casino gambling debts.

Walker arrested in $800K Vegas debt case
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker has been arrested on criminal charges stemming from $822,500 in gambling debts in Las Vegas. Douglas County sheriff's Sgt. Jim Halsey says Walker was arrested Thursday at a Harrah's Tahoe cabaret bar on Lake Tahoe's south shore. Deputies were notified of his presence by an employee who had seen a television report about an arrest warrant issued for Walker two days before. Walker is accused of three felony counts of writing bad checks.

Ex-NBA All-Star Antoine Walker arrested in Las Vegas debt case
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker has been arrested on criminal charges stemming from $822,500 in gambling debts in Las Vegas.

Antoine Walker arrested on debt charges (AP)
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker has been arrested on criminal charges stemming from $822,500 in gambling debts in Las Vegas. Douglas County sheriff's Sgt. Jim Halsey says Walker was arrested Thursday at a Harrah's Tahoe cabaret bar on Lake Tahoe's south shore. Deputies were notified of his presence by an employee who had seen a television report about an arrest warrant issued for...

Walker arrested in debt case ... then plays golf
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker has been arrested on criminal charges stemming from $822,500 in gambling debts in Las Vegas. Douglas County sheriff's Sgt. Jim Halsey says Walker was arrested Thursday at a Harrah's Tahoe cabaret bar on Lake Tahoe's south shore. Deputies were notified of his presence by an employee who had seen a television report about an arrest warrant issued for Walker two days before. Walker is accused of three felony counts of writing bad checks.

Antoine Walker charged with failing to repay gambling debts
Las Vegas prosecutors have filed a criminal complaint against Antoine Walker, claiming the former NBA star has not paid back $822,500 in gambling debts to three casinos, according to a published report.

Ex-NBA star Walker has $822K in gambling debt
Former NBA star Antoine Walker is facing criminal charges over $822,500 in gambling debts to three Las Vegas casinos. Documents provided Tuesday by the Clark County district attorney accuse the 32-year-old Walker of three felony counts of writing bad checks. Prosecutors say he failed to make good on 10 checks totaling $1 million written to Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood and the Red Rock Resort. Walker's agent and a lawyer in Las Vegas didn't immediately respond Tuesday to messages.

Antoine Walker in gambling debt mess (AP)
Former NBA star Antoine Walker is facing criminal charges over $822,500 in gambling debts to three Las Vegas casinos. Documents provided Tuesday by the Clark County district attorney accuse the 32-year-old Walker of three felony counts of writing bad checks. Prosecutors say he failed to make good on 10 checks totaling $1 million written to Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood and the Red Rock Resort.

Antoine Walker arrested on DUI suspicion (AP)
Former NBA player Antoine Walker has been charged with suspicion of drunken driving in Miami Beach. Police say Walker was driving a black Mercedes without the lights on when he was pulled over early Monday morning. Police say officers smelled alcohol and that Walker looked sleepy. Police say he refused to take a Breathalyzer test.

Ex-Celtic Walker faces drunken-driving charge
Former NBA player Antoine Walker has been charged with suspicion of drunken driving in Miami Beach.

Grizzlies waive veteran Walker
The Memphis Grizzlies waived former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker on Thursday. The 6-foot-9, 245-pound forward has not played this season. He was acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves in June along with the draft rights to guard O.J. Mayo and guards Greg Buckner and Marko Jaric in exchange for the draft rights to forward Kevin Love, swingman Mike Miller, forward Brian Cardinal and center Jason Collins. In his 13th season, Walker has averaged 17.5 points and 7.7 rebounds in 893 career games.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/489357394" height="1" width="1"/

Grizzlies waive former All-Star F Walker (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies waived former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker on Thursday. The 6-foot-9, 245-pound forward has not played this season. He was acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves in June along with the draft rights to guard O.J. Mayo and guards Greg Buckner and Marko Jaric in exchange for the draft rights to forward Kevin Love, swingman Mike Miller, forward Brian Cardinal and center Jason...

Former All-Star Walker waived by Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies waived former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker on Thursday.

Walker hoping Wolves will buy him out
The NBA's trade deadline passed without movement for Antoine Walker, an accomplished if aging veteran stuck on the rebuilding Minnesota Timberwolves without much opportunity for playing time. The 31-year-old asked to be dealt to another team before the deadline last Thursday afternoon, but that didn't happen. So Walker has been hoping this week the Wolves will buyout his contract in time to allow him to clear waivers and join a playoff contender by Saturday.

Veteran Walker still hoping for buyout with Wolves
The NBA's trade deadline passed without movement for Antoine Walker, an accomplished if aging veteran stuck on the rebuilding Minnesota Timberwolves without much opportunity for playing time.

Celtics win on Powe's layup at buzzer (AP)

Kevin Garnett's old town gave him an emotional welcome on his return to Minnesota. Then KG's new team delivered a thrilling victory for its injured superstar. Leon Powe made a layup at the buzzer to lift Garnett's Boston Celtics to an 88-86 victory over the Timberwolves on Friday night. It was a wild ending to a memorable night -- even though the guy everyone came to see was unable to play.

Foye returns, but Wolves lose to Bulls (AP)

Kirk Hinrich finished with 27 points after a rough start, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 96-85, spoiling Randy Foye's return from a knee injury Tuesday night. Although they began the night with the NBA's worst record, the Timberwolves were showing signs of progress. They had won three of four, beating Phoenix along the way, and the lone loss during that stretch was by one to...

Wolves end road skid at 16, top Warriors (AP)

Ryan Gomes scored a career-high 35 points to go with 11 rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves snap a 16-game road losing streak with a 109-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Al Jefferson added 21 points and 12 rebounds and Marco Jaric had 16 points, 10 assists and eight boards for the Timberwolves, who won just their second road game of the season and first since a 103-94...

Nash nearly perfect, Suns beat Wolves (AP)

Steve Nash had a near-flawless game and five Phoenix players scored 17 points or more Friday night in the Suns' 115-95 rout of Minnesota, the Timberwolves' 15th consecutive loss on the road. Nash was 6-for-6 from the field and 4-for-4 from the free throw line for 17 points with 13 assists. He had one turnover in 28 minutes.

Walker rallies Wolves by Pacers 131-118 (AP)

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been begging to see the Antoine Walker Shoulder Shimmy all season. With only three wins in their first 24 games, Walker never really had a chance to let it loose. He finally unveiled his trademark juke in the second quarter against Indiana on Friday night, and it spurred the young Wolves to an improbable comeback victory.

Wolves get second victory, beat Hornets (AP)

Antoine Walker joked that Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Marko Jaric was "overachieving." The reference was not to the guard's recent hot shooting, but that the native of Serbia is dating Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima. The romance certainly hasn't hurt Jaric's play. He scored 21 points and the Timberwolves protected a big lead for a change to get their second victory of the season, 103-94 over...

Walker seeking fresh start in Minnesota (AP)
An NBA championship ring highlighted Antoine Walker's run in Miami, but his last month with the Heat wasn't nearly as much fun. After arriving in Minnesota, Walker sounded relieved with his fresh start -- even if contending for a playoff spot with the Timberwolves looks like a huge long shot. Though Walker said he had a good time in Miami, he voiced his frustration Friday that coach Pat Riley went...

Walker being dealt for Davis
Antoine Walker's turbulent time with the Miami Heat is over.

Walker to Wolves, Heat get Davis, Blount (AP)
Antoine Walker's turbulent time with the Miami Heat is over. The Heat traded the three-time All-Star forward to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday in a five-player deal that came one day after Miami completed a winless preseason. Walker, backup center Michael Doleac, oft-injured forward Wayne Simien and a conditional first-round draft pick were sent to Minnesota for former Miami swingman...

Walker's conditioning concerns Riley
Antoine Walker's level of conditioning is still a concern for the Heat, and coach Pat Riley predicted Wednesday it may take the forward until January to meet his team-mandated body fat level.

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Walker's fitness still concerns Riley (AP)
Antoine Walker's level of conditioning is still a concern for the Miami Heat, and coach Pat Riley predicted Wednesday it may take the forward until January to meet his team-mandated body fat level. The issue has been a thorny one for Walker and Riley for the past two seasons. Walker was briefly suspended by Riley last season over body-fat measurements, and was kept out of the opening day of...

Weighty issue: Heat's Walker's condition a concern
Antoine Walker's level of conditioning is still a concern for the Heat, and coach Pat Riley predicted Wednesday it may take the forward until January to meet his team-mandated body fat level.

Riley: Walker's condition still a concern
Antoine Walker's level of conditioning is still a concern for the Miami Heat, and coach Pat Riley predicted Wednesday it may take the forward until January to meet his team-mandated body fat level. The issue has been a thorny one for Walker and Riley for the past two seasons. Walker was briefly suspended by Riley last season over body-fat measurements, and was kept out of the opening day of training camp practice this year for the same reason.

Pistons easily defeat undermanned Heat (AP)

Tayshaun Prince scored 13 points and Chauncey Billups added 12 to help the Detroit Pistons beat the undermanned Miami Heat 103-86 in the exhibition opener Monday night. The Heat were missing Shaquille O'Neal, Dwyane Wade and Alonzo Mourning, who all stayed in Florida to deal with injuries. Udonis Haslem and Antoine Walker spent the night on the bench.

Walker, Parker, Barron back at Heat training camp
Forward Antoine Walker, guard Smush Parker and center Earl Barron were back at practice Wednesday with the Miami Heat, one day after the team held them out of the opening sessions of training camp because of conditioning issues.

Heat embrace end of difficult offseason (AP)
One of the slogans the Miami Heat's marketing crew used this summer was "There is no offseason." Oh, how the Heat probably wish that were true. It's often been difficult during the five months since Miami's championship reign ended. The Heat missed some free-agent targets, lost three rotation members, endured forward Antoine Walker being robbed at gunpoint in his home and had other players'...

Four in Walker home invasion case plead not guilty
Four men charged in the home invasion of Antoine Walker pleaded not guilty.