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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

Inside the All-Star ballot selections

Marc Stein

...Boston landed Kendrick Perkins and Rasheed Wallace on the ballot. The difference? Boston's status as title contenders and an even bigger shortage of quality center candidates than the West convinced us that two centers...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Power Rankings: Suns rise into top 5

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

In Marc Stein's Week 2 Power Rankings, the Phoenix Suns rise six spots and into the top 5.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 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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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

Minutes may be scarce for Mavs rookie

Marc Stein, ESPNDallas.com

Fans shouldn't be surprised if Mavs rookie Beaubois spends time in the D-League.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Mavs-ex Stackhouse still waiting for a call

Marc Stein

...opened. The Rockets, though, wanted Stackhouse to come to camp to compete with three other players - leading contender and former Mavs teammate Pops Mensah-Bonsu along with summer-league guards Will Conroy and Garrett Temple...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009

With future unclear, Amare eyes big year

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Although his future with the Suns remains unclear, Amare Stoudemire is focused on bouncing back from an injury-mired 2008-09.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Beck to compete for Rockets spot

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The Rockets are passing on an injured Rashad McCants for now and will sign Romel Beck to compete for a roster spot.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

'Finest person I've ever been around'

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Twenty years after paving the way for other European ballers to come to the NBA, Vlade Divac dishes on life as a Laker, falling short with the Kings and, yes, flopping.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009

Warriors' Nelson backs Jackson

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Don Nelson says Stephen Jackson is still his captain despite saying he'd like to be traded to a contender.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009

Bowen retires from NBA

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

After helping the Spurs win three championships and establishing himself as one of the premier perimeter defenders of the decade, Bruce Bowen is retiring at 38.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Magic sign point guard Williams

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The Magic signed free-agent point guard Jason Williams on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Vegas chatter: KG still on trade market; Bibby, too

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Marc Stein's got the latest trade buzz on Kevin Garnett, Mike Bibby and others.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2007

Sources: Knicks win Williams rights

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The Knicks have been awarded exclusive rights to negotiate with veteran guard Jason Williams through Aug. 6 after putting in a waiver claim Friday, according to NBA front-office sources.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009