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Is this Iverson's final answer?

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Allen Iverson announced his retirement, but Marc Stein wonders whether this is his final answer.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Weekend Dime: The All-Lefty Team

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images The All-Lefty team starters Josh Smith and Lamar Odom are usually ready to mix it up underneath. ...

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Warriors trade Jackson to Bobcats

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The Warriors completed a deal Monday that sends Stephen Jackson and guard Acie Law to the Bobcats in exchange for veteran swingmen Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Weekend Dime: Don't forget Chris Bosh

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images Chris Bosh is still front and center when it comes to the NBA's free-agent class of 2010, despite the fact that most...

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Hornets fire Scott, name Bower coach

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The New Orleans Hornets have responded to their 3-6 start by making the first coaching change of the young NBA season, firing Byron Scott on Thursday, according to NBA coaching sources.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Wizards sign guard Boykins

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The injury-hit Washington Wizards signed veteran guard Earl Boykins on Wednesday to bolster their depleted backcourt.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Inside the All-Star ballot selections

Marc Stein

...by-play man), Eddie Sefko (Dallas Morning News), Doug Smith (Toronto Star and president of the Professional Basketball Writers Association), Marc Spears (Yahoo! Sports) and Ian Thomsen (Sports Illustrated). But I feel compelled to try...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Weekend Dime: Where might LeBron land?

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images If LeBron James decides to get up and go, he likely will be looking at the destinations below. ...

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Lieberman to coach in D-League

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The incoming NBA Development League franchise in suburban Dallas has made a bold choice for its first head coach: Nancy Lieberman.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Source: Lieberman to coach Mavs' D-League team

Marc Stein

The incoming NBA Development League franchise in suburban Dallas, co-owned by Dallas Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson and scheduled to begin play in the 2010-11 season, has made a bold...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Germany teammates hope to be reunited

Marc Stein, ESPNDallas.com

Global ties strengthen friendship between Dirk Nowitzki and Clippers' Chris Kaman.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Sources: Celts, Rondo still talking

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Although the past few days have been mostly quiet on the contract front for Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, both sides are expected to connect Monday for one last attempt to reach an agreement, according to sources close to the process.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Weekend Dime: Who will have money for the summer of 2010?

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Getty Images In one projection, the Nets would have the most cash to woo the top free agents next summer. 1 With Salary Cap Expect...

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League pushes extension deadline

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Rajon Rondo and the Boston Celtics have a little bit more time to work toward a contract extension.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Hamilton looks to put frustration behind

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Whether or not he gets to partake in an on-court reunion Wednesday night with Allen Iverson, Pistons guard Richard Hamilton says he still shares plenty of common ground with his former teammate.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009