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Nuggets waive 5 players, roster at 14 (AP)
The Denver Nuggets have waived five players, trimming their roster to 14. The players waived Thursday are guards Mateen Cleaves and Smush Parker and forwards Nick Fazekas, James Mays and Ruben Patterson. Parker averaged 5.3 points and 3.3 assists in four preseason games, and Patterson averaged 7.3 points in six games.

Smush Parker, G - LAC
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Clippers renounce rights to Livingston
The Los Angeles Clippers said Wednesday that they had renounced their rights to Shaun Livingston, the recuperating guard who is an unrestricted free agent, and four other players. The other players are Dan Dickau, Boniface Ndong, Smush Parker and James Singleton. Livingston, taken by Los Angeles as the fourth overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft, hasn't played since injuring his left knee in a game on Feb. 26, 2007. The Clippers declined to give him a $5.8 million qualifying offer this summer.

Clippers renounce rights to PG Livingston
The Los Angeles Clippers said Wednesday that they had renounced their rights to Shaun Livingston, the recuperating guard who is an unrestricted free agent, and four other players. The other players are Dan Dickau, Boniface Ndong, Smush Parker and James Singleton. Livingston, taken by Los Angeles as the fourth overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft, hasn't played since injuring his left knee in a game on Feb. 26, 2007. The Clippers declined to give him a $5.8 million qualifying offer this summer.

Duncan leads Spurs to fifth straight win (AP)

Tim Duncan had 26 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs withstood a late rally from the Los Angeles Clippers for a 97-88 victory Wednesday night. It was the fifth straight victory for the Spurs, who are in fifth place in the Western Conference and have a 1 1/2 -game lead over the Phoenix Suns.

Jamison scores 36 as Wizards win in OT (AP)

Antawn Jamison scored 36 points, including three key free throws to send the game into overtime, leading the Washington Wizards to a 119-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. The Clippers, who have lost 11 of their last 13 games, looked to have the game sealed when Corey Maggette hit two free throws to give them a 98-94 lead with 7 seconds to play in regulation.

Clippers sign ex-Laker Parker
Smush Parker, released by the Miami Heat earlier this week, signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Terms weren't announced. Parker, a 6-foot-4 guard, played in only nine games for the Heat this season, averaging 4.8 points, 1.7 assists and 2.1 rebounds. He had been on paid leave since an incident Nov. 27 with a Miami valet parking attendant.

Back in L.A.: Ex-Laker Parker signs with Clippers
Smush Parker, released by the Miami Heat earlier this week, signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Terms weren't announced.

Smush Parker signs with Clippers (AP)
Smush Parker, released by the Miami Heat earlier this week, signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Terms weren't announced. Parker, a 6-foot-4 guard, played in only nine games for the Heat this season, averaging 4.8 points, 1.7 assists and 2.1 rebounds. He had been on paid leave since an incident Nov.

Heat finally cut Parker, months after altercation
The Heat released embattled guard Smush Parker on Monday.

Heat waive G Smush Parker (AP)
The Smush Parker saga in Miami is over. Parker was waived by the Heat on Monday, nearly 3 1/2 months after the team originally placed him on the inactive list after the guard got into an altercation with a female valet parking attendant. Parker never played again for the Heat, and hasn't been with the team since late November.

Heat to 'reassess' Parker's role after altercation
Smush Parker rejoined the Heat on Friday, about a month after his confrontation with a female valet parking attendant.

Heat to 'reassess' Parker's role with team
Smush Parker rejoined the Miami Heat on Friday, about a month after his confrontation with a female valet parking attendant. Parker had been placed on the inactive list, and it isn't clear if the point guard will play for the team again. He earns about $27,000 a game and has been paid during his absence. He was expected to miss his 17th straight game Friday night when Miami hosts Orlando. "It's time to reassess that whole thing," coach Pat Riley said. "But it isn't today.

Heat's Parker still inactive following altercation
Smush Parker was on the Heat inactive list again Friday night, while the team investigated an altercation earlier in the week between the guard and a valet parking attendant.

Parker still inactive for Miami
Smush Parker was on the Miami Heat inactive list again Friday night, while the team investigated an altercation earlier in the week between the guard and a valet parking attendant. Parker is not expected to travel with Miami on Saturday. The team opens a six-game road trip in Denver on Sunday. He has not been suspended by the team, yet will remain inactive until the team completes its look into what happened. "Every organization has to have rules.

Heat's Parker out of practice over parking dispute
Heat guard Smush Parker missed practice as the team looks into a dispute with a parking valet.

Parker inactive after parking valet dispute
Heat guard Smush Parker missed practice Thursday in the wake of a dispute with a parking valet service. Police said Parker got into an argument Tuesday morning over whether he had paid a $12 valet parking fee at a condominium. Parker has not been charged. He also missed Tuesday's game against Charlotte. "We are currently investigating the reported incident," coach Pat Riley said in a statement. "Until we have concluded it, Smush will not be with the team.

Heat probing incident involving G Parker (AP)
Heat guard Smush Parker missed practice Thursday in the wake of a dispute with a parking valet service. Police said Parker got into an argument Tuesday morning over whether he had paid a $12 valet parking fee at a condominium. Parker has not been charged. He also missed Tuesday's game against Charlotte.

Smush Parker, G - MIA
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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.