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Rockets win eighth in a row on Novak's 3 (AP)

The Houston Rockets enter the All-Star break with an eight-game winning streak thanks to a clutch shot by Steve Novak. Novak hit a 3-pointer, his only field goal of the game, with two seconds left to lead the Rockets to an 89-87 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Ron Artest had rallied the Kings back from an 18-point fourth quarter deficit and his off-balance jump shot gave them...

DA won't pursue charges against Kings' Williams
Prosecutors declined to file charges Tuesday against Sacramento Kings center Justin Williams over allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman.

No charges for Kings' Williams over assault claims
No charges will be filed against Kings center Justin Williams over allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman.

Prosecutors won't charge Kings center
Prosecutors have declined to file charges against Sacramento Kings center Justin Williams over allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman. Their decision was based on a report by Sacramento police investigators, who found there was not enough evidence to support criminal charges. In a statement issued Tuesday, the Sacramento County district attorney's office said it agreed with police but declined further comment.

Report: Kings' Williams has 'proof' of innocence
The lawyer for Sacramento Kings backup center Justin Williams claims his client had consensual sex with a woman accusing him of rape and he can prove it, according to a published report.

Kings center's lawyer: No sexual assault
Sacramento Kings reserve center Justin Williams and his girlfriend had consensual sex with the woman who is accusing him of sexual assault, his attorney said Saturday. "In no way, shape or form did anything wrong happen," William Portanova said in a telephone interview. "Unequivocally, 100 percent, nothing wrong." Police announced Thursday they were investigating allegations that Williams had sexually assaulted a woman. They were notified by a hospital on the morning of Oct.

Police unsure of timetable in Williams investigation
Police plan to send the findings of their sexual assault investigation of Sacramento Kings player Justin Williams to prosecutors but said Friday they do not know how long that might take.

Kings place reserve center on indefinite leave
Authorities are investigating allegations that Sacramento Kings player Justin Williams sexually assaulted a female acquaintance, police said Thursday. Williams has been given an indefinite leave of absence.

Kings' Williams accused of sex assault (AP)

Authorities are investigating allegations that Sacramento Kings player Justin Williams sexually assaulted a female acquaintance, a Sacramento Police Department spokesman said Thursday. Team spokesman Troy Hanson said Williams has been given an indefinite leave of absence and returned to Sacramento from a road trip to New Mexico to obtain a lawyer, a step recommended by team officials.

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Sacramento police search Williams' home
Authorities are investigating allegations that Sacramento Kings player Justin Williams sexually assaulted a female acquaintance, a Sacramento Police Department spokesman said Thursday. Criminal investigators searched Williams' home Wednesday night, leaving with some items that police are evaluating, Sgt. Matt Young said during a news conference. Williams, a reserve center, has not been charged and is cooperating with officers, Young said.

Marion powers Suns in preseason opener (AP)

Shawn Marion had 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Phoenix Suns as they opened the preseason with a convincing 110-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. With Grant Hill getting 17 points and eight rebounds in his first game in a Phoenix uniform, the Suns were off and running from the start, outscoring the Kings 29-18 in the first quarter and led the rest of the way.