...against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly...

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First Cup: Wednesday

...by the Amway king, and bring some attitude into the huddle with the dysfunctional king of the NBA. Sign Allen Iverson. The Answer is your answer. Anybody else know of another 10-time All-Star...

...game against the Houston Rockets in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the Toyota Center on April 26, 2009 in Houston, Texas

...court against the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at The TD Banknorth Garden on May 12, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics won 92...

Kidd passes Jackson on all-time assists list as Mavs blast Rockets

Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list, Jason Terry scored 27 points and the Dallas Mavericks shot 65.5 percent in a 130-99 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

Nuggets help Wolves to worst 15-game start in franchise history

Even in the Minnesota Timberwolves' loss-filled existence, they have never been this bad to start a season.

Report: Iverson to retire

Allen Iverson is planning to retire from the NBA, nationally syndicated radio host and Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Stephen A. Smith reports.

Cavaliers-Pistons Preview

Cavaliers-Pistons Preview

First Cup: Wednesday

...cared about this man and he cared about me,' Magic said. 'He meant so much to the NBA and so much to Washington, D.C. I just wish Gilbert [Arenas] and those guys could have...

Giving thanks with a mailbag

Bill Simmons kicks off the holiday season by giving thanks to the readers with a big ol' mailbag.

Is this Iverson's final answer?

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

Rookie Watch: Let's give thanks

Here's what the rookies are doing to make us thankful.

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Jazz whittle down 19-point lead but Durant helps Thunder hold on for win

Kevin Durant scored 28 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off a late surge by Utah for a 104-94 win over the Jazz on Tuesday night.