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Devin Green, James Posey options for Knicks? - Devin Green (G) Minnesota Timberwolves
Devin Green is with the Knicks for training camp and has a shot at making the roster.

Knicks beat Pacers, Gallinari hurts knee (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 26 points, including six of New York's last seven points, and the Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 98-92 Sunday. Danny Granger had 25 points and 17 rebounds, and Darren Collison had 22 points, six assists and five rebounds for the Pacers, who lost for the fourth time in their last five games.

Pacers hand Cavaliers 10th straight loss (AP)

Danny Granger had 30 points and a season-high 12 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat Cleveland 108-99 on Friday night, extending the Cavaliers' losing streak to 10 games. Granger had struggled during Indiana's three-game losing streak, but he bounced back to make 12 of 22 shots, including four of seven 3-pointers.

Pacers get Collison, Posey in 4-way deal (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have acquired point guard Darren Collison and forward James Posey from New Orleans in a four-way trade that also includes New Jersey and Houston. The Pacers also announced Wednesday they have dealt Troy Murphy to the Nets, who sent guard Courtney Lee to Houston. To complete the trade, the Rockets shipped swingman Trevor Ariza to New Orleans.

Collison headed to Pacers in 4-team trade
The Indiana Pacers have acquired point guard Darren Collison and forward James Posey from New Orleans in a four-way trade that also includes New Jersey and Houston.

New Orleans Hornets guard James Posey doesn't travel to Phoenix
Hornets forward James Posey did not travel with the team to Phoenix on Saturday and will miss Sunday night's game against the Suns.

New Orleans Hornets' James Posey out Friday with flulike symptoms
Hornets forward James Posey has been scratched from New Orleans' game against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.

Ailing Hornets F Posey out vs. Nuggets (AP)
Hornets forward James Posey has been scratched from New Orleans' game against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Team spokesman Dennis Rogers says Posey has flulike symptoms. Posey is one of the Hornets' primary reserves, averaging five points and 4.5 rebounds in 22.7 minutes. He routinely plays in key late-game situations because of his defensive ability.

Millsap scores 24 as Jazz beat Hornets (AP)

Paul Millsap scored 24 points on 11 of 13 shooting, and the Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Hornets 98-90 on Wednesday night. Carlos Boozer scored six of his 16 points in the last 3:06, helping Utah pull away after a 3-pointer by New Orleans' James Posey had tied it at 85. Boozer added 15 rebounds, and Deron Williams had 16 points and 10 assists for the Jazz, who shot 54 percent (38 of 70).

Late Posey layup lifts Hornets past Timberwolves
James Posey scored on a driving layup at the buzzer for the second straight game, this time lifting the Hornets to a 96-94 victory over the Timberwolves.

Posey beats buzzer again as Hornets win (AP)

James Posey scored on a driving layup at the buzzer for the second straight game, this time lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 96-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. The play came two nights after he did the exact same thing with 1.1 seconds to play to beat the Memphis Grizzlies.

Posey's layup lifts rallying Hornets over Grizz
James Posey played the entire fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies because of his defense. Then he won the game with his offense.

Hornets top Grizzlies on Posey's layup (AP)

James Posey's driving layup with 1.1 seconds left gave the New Orleans Hornets a 113-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Chris Paul scored 10 of his 21 points in the last 4:20 and had 13 assists as the Hornets rallied from a late nine-point deficit to win it on Posey's basket.

Raptors hold off Hornets 98-92 (AP)

Chris Bosh had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 13 points and 11 boards and the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Hornets 98-92 on Sunday. Jarrett Jack had 15 points and Hedo Turkoglu scored 14 for the Raptors, who held the Hornets to 39 percent shooting. Jack and Turkoglu also had seven assists apiece, and Amir Johnson added 12 rebounds.

Hornets rally to beat Pacers 105-103 (AP)

Chris Paul scored 11 points in the final 3:36 and David West made a 17-foot fadeaway jumper with 2.5 seconds remaining to help the New Orleans Hornets rally for a 105-103 win over Indiana on Sunday night. Paul and James Posey scored 19 points each for the Hornets (18-9). David West added 18 points, Rasual Butler scored 15 and Peja Stojakovic had 12.

Paul leads Hornets past Kings 99-90 (AP)

Chris Paul had 34 points, nine assists and a season-high eight steals, and the New Orleans Hornets won for the 11th time in 13 games, 99-90 over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Reserve James Posey added 19 points, and David West had 12 for New Orleans, which built a double-digit lead behind Paul's 16 third-quarter points and allowed Sacramento to get no closer that seven points the rest of...

Hornets end Grizzlies' 4-game win streak (AP)

Chris Paul had 18 points, nine assists and five steals, James Posey scored nine of his 15 points in the fourth quarter, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 91-84 on Tuesday night. The loss snapped Memphis' four-game winning streak, its longest of the season. The Hornets won for the fifth time in six games despite struggling from the field at times.

Hornets hit 12 3s, beat Raptors 99-91 (AP)

David West scored 29 points, James Posey added 20, including six 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Toronto Raptors 99-91 Sunday for their eighth win in 10 games. Rasual Butler had 16 points, and Chris Paul added 12 points and 12 assists for the Hornets, who went 12-for-33 from beyond 3-point range.

Celtics go to 22-2, win 14th straight (AP)

James Posey got his championship ring before the game. The Boston Celtics walked away with all the spoils after it. Paul Pierce scored 28 points and Kevin Garnett had 19 points and 10 rebounds on Friday night to lead the Celtics to their 14th consecutive victory, a 94-82 win over their former teammate and the New Orleans Hornets.

Hornets beat Nuggets on Posey's late 3 (AP)

James Posey made a 3-pointer with 19.1 seconds left Thursday night to lift the New Orleans Hornets to their fourth straight victory, 105-101 over the Denver Nuggets, one of his former teams. Chris Paul led the Hornets with 22 points and 10 assists but came up six rebounds short of recording his third straight triple-double.

Hornets end Blazers' 4-game win streak (AP)

The New Orleans Hornets signed free-agent James Posey for his defense, his championship pedigree and his clutch shooting. The first two things should benefit the Hornets in the long run. His big-shot ability helped them beat the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. David West scored 18 points and Posey hit two 3-pointers -- New Orleans' only baskets in the last 8:30 -- to help the Hornets outlast...

Paul lifts unbeaten Hornets over Cavs (AP)
Chris Paul had an overflow crowd on its feet before he'd even removed his warmups, showing off his Olympic gold medal during the pregame ceremonies for the Hornets' home opener. Now Paul seeks to add an NBA championship to his basketball resume and has to feel good about his chances with the help he's getting from new teammate James Posey.

If Celtics can't repeat, it's their own fault
How much will James Posey be missed? The chances of a Celtics repeat probably left at the same time he did, says Charley Rosen.

Posey signs with Hornets, sees contender on rise
James Posey knows what NBA championship teams look like, and he thinks the New Orleans Hornets are beginning to bear some resemblance.

Report: Celtics to keep key reserves House, Allen
Eddie House and Tony Allen reportedly won't be following James Posey out of Boston.

Reports: Champs retain House, Allen
A week after losing sixth man James Posey to the New Orleans Hornets, the Boston Celtics retained two other free-agent reserves from their championship team.

Celtics re-sign Gs House, Tony Allen (AP)
The Boston Celtics have re-signed guards Eddie House and Tony Allen, two role players from their title-winning team. General manager Danny Ainge confirmed the deals Monday. Contract terms were not immediately disclosed. The Celtics have lost sixth man James Posey as a free agent, but the bulk of the team that won the franchise's 17th NBA championship will be back.

Will Posey help bring a ring to New Orleans?
James Posey has now helped two teams win NBA titles. Mike Kahn ponders whether he'll do the same for the Hornets.

Hornets sign Posey to 4-year, $25M deal
The New Orleans Hornets have signed free agent forward James Posey. Posey's agent, Mark Bartelstein, says Posey, who played last season for the Boston Celtics, has agreed to a four-year contract worth $25 million.

Hornets, Posey agree to $25M deal (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have signed free agent forward James Posey. Posey's agent, Mark Bartelstein, says Posey, who played last season for the Boston Celtics, has agreed to a four-year contract worth $25 million.

Lakers send NBA finals back to Boston (AP)

Pack up the championship trophy and book a flight back to Boston, the NBA finals aren't over yet. The Los Angeles Lakers are headed East to try a historic comeback of their own. Kobe Bryant scored 25 points, including a decisive dunk in the final minute -- and Lamar Odom added 20 as the Lakers, playing with pride on their star-studded stage, prevented the Celtics from winning a 17th title with a...

Posey, House show Boston's bench is legit
James Posey and Boston's bench weren't getting any love in the Finals. After keying Game 4, that'll change, Todd Behrendt says.

With Big 3 resting, Celtics beat Knicks (AP)

With his three All-Star teammates resting, Rajon Rondo had 23 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Boston Celtics to a 99-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night in what may have been Isiah Thomas' final home game as Knicks coach. Boston improved to 65-16 despite giving Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen the night off.

Report: Bulls mascot shoots shirts at KG, Posey
The Bulls mascot reportedly shot T-shirts at Kevin Garnett and James Posey on Tuesday.

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.

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.

New All-Star Ray Allen keys Celtics' win (AP)
Paul Pierce scored 24 points, and his newly minted All-Star teammate Ray Allen added 21 to help the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 111-103 on Wednesday night and head into the break with a five-game winning streak. Leon Powe and Rajon Rondo had 18 points apiece, and sub James Posey had 11 rebounds for Boston.

Pistons hand Celtics first home loss (AP)

Chauncey Billups has had enough big moments in his career that he knew exactly what he wanted to do against a younger player. Billups hit two free throws with a tenth of a second left and the Detroit Pistons handed the Boston Celtics their first home loss of the season, 87-85 on Wednesday night. Billups, who scored 12 of his team-high 28 points in the final quarter, was fouled by Tony Allen.

Celtics top Bulls for sixth straight win (AP)

Ray Allen scored 21 points, Rajon Rondo matched a season-high with 18, and the Boston Celtics continued their torrid pace by holding off the Chicago Bulls 92-81 on Saturday night. Boston was leading 86-70 after James Posey threw a behind-the-back pass to Allen with 5:23 remaining, but instead of cruising to a win, the Celtics had to hang on.

Pierce, Garnett lead Celtics by Sixers (AP)

The Boston Celtics hung on against a feisty Philadelphia team thanks to their Big Three -- and a couple of big 3s, too. Eddie House and James Posey delivered decisive 3-pointers to help the usual, strong efforts of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen hold up for a 113-103 win over the 76ers on Wednesday night.

Magic hand Celtics first loss, 104-102 (AP)

The Boston Celtics are beatable, after all. Dwight Howard scored 24 points, Rashard Lewis added 22 and the Orlando Magic dealt the Celtics their first loss of the season, 104-102 on Sunday night. Paul Pierce missed an off-balance jumper with time running out that could have forced overtime. Pierce finished with 28 points.

Posey day-to-day with back spasms
Celtics forward James Posey was being treated for lower back spasms Thursday, a day after he was injured in Boston's 119-93 win over Denver. Posey was diagnosed with a lumbar disk herniation after an MRI and is undergoing treatment. He is listed as day-to-day. He left the game in the second quarter.

James Posey, G/F - BOS
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KG, Pierce sit as Boston falls to Philly
With Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett dressed in suits on the bench, the Boston Celtics lost for the first time in four preseason games 96-78 to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Jason Smith had 16 points, while Andre Iguodala, Rodney Carney and Willie Green added 14 to lead the 76ers (1-4) in the game played at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Ray Allen, a former Connecticut standout, scored 16 points for the Celtics (3-1) and James Posey added 12 points.

Celtics sign veteran free agent F Posey (AP)

Newly signed free agent forward James Posey took his seat in between one of the Boston Celtics' owners and director of basketball operations Danny Ainge, and something that was very noticeable right away was the oversized NBA championship ring on his left hand. "We've very happy Danny put this deal together and, obviously, from the weight on his hand he has championship experience," owner Steve...