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Fans cry foul as Knicks pass on Iverson
No one in their wildest dreams thought Allen Iverson could have transformed the Knicks into a championship-caliber team, but fans were dealt another disappointing blow Friday afternoon when the struggling franchise passed on the former MVP.
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Lupica: Knicks' Answer to fans is 'We don't care'
It doesn't matter in the end whether it was James L. Dolan who didn't want Allen Iverson, or Donnie Walsh, or Mike D'Antoni. Knicks fans wanted Iverson. But they don't matter and haven't for a long time.
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The Answer is 'No' as Knicks back off on A.I.
The Knicks have decided not to sign 34-year-old free agent and former MVP Allen Iverson, according to multiple sources. That doesn't mean the Knicks couldn't have a change of heart down the road if the team continues to falter.
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NBA Power Rankings: Knicks, Nets battle for Big Apple basement
The Lakers exposed the Suns' new and supposedly improved defense, which was overhyped from the start. But they're still No. 1 out West. Meanwhile, the Knicks are coming to the Meadowlands in a battle for the Big Apple basement.
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Jayson Williams' plea hearing adjourned indefinitely
Retired NBA star Jayson Williams will not be a New Jersey courtroom Friday. A judge has indefinitely adjourned a hearing in which Williams was expected to plead guilty in the fatal 2002 shooting of a hired driver. No reason was given.
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Jayson Williams plea deal angers victim's sister
The still-shattered sister of a limo driver killed by shotgun-slinging Jayson Williams says the ex-NBA star deserves more than three years in jail for the shooting.
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Dolan hesitant on Knicks signing Allen
According to a high-ranking Knicks official, Garden boss James Dolan has reservations about the club signing Allen Iverson, the multi-talented yet controversial guard who became a free agent Thursday night after clearing waivers.
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Nets' injuries are hurting Frank
Injuries are probably the No.1 reason the Nets have gotten off to an 0-12 start and are approaching the all-time mark for consecutive losses to start a season. But injuries may not be enough to save Lawrence Frank's job.
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Walsh, Iverson seem like a match
Allen Iverson asked Larry Brown to call Knicks president Donnie Walsh on his behalf last summer when Iverson was a free agent without a team. "Donnie's always liked Allen," Brown said over the phone on Thursday. "And I know Allen wanted to play there."
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Ex Nets superstar Jayson Williams to accept plea deal in fatal shooting case, facing jail-time
Troubled ex-NBA star Jayson Williams is heading to jail. The former St. John's center, who played with the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Nets, reportedly accepted a plea deal that could come with a three-year sentence.
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Browns to LeBron: Help us!
If LeBron James truly believes he can help the beleaguered Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him.
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Walsh pursues A.I. as Heat enters fray
Donnie Walsh said Wednesday night that the Knicks have yet to make a final decision on whether to sign Allen Iverson but the Knicks president hinted that the club is leaning strongly in that direction.
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Net skid hits a dirty dozen
With their 99-85 loss to the Bucks, the Nets have dropped 12 straight games to start the season and are approaching the all-time futility mark. Two teams - the 1988-89 Heat and the 1998-99 Clippers - started 0-17.
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Knicks set Pace, blow away Pacers in 4th
Al Harrington scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter against his former team, and the Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 110-103 on Wednesday night to snap a six-game losing streak. Larry Hughes had 22 points and 10 rebounds.
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Walsh holds Answer to Iverson's future
The Knicks politely passed on signing Allen Iverson this past summer when The Answer was an unrestricted free agent. What has changed between July and today that would make Donnie Walsh look at Iverson differently? A 1-9 record.
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Fans, 0-11 Nets are no-shows in another defeat
The Nets turned in one of their more lackluster performances of the season in a 91-83 loss to the Pacers. Only 11,332 fans showed up despite an offer of two free additional tickets to each season-ticket holder.
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Mike's almost as down as Knicks
Mike D'Antoni blamed himself Monday for the Knicks' 1-9 record, saying he "should take all the responsibility" for the worst start in franchise history.
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Lawrence: Allen not Answer, but who is?
It's kind of sad that the Knicks are thinking of signing Allen Iverson. But if he were to come to the Garden, it would be particularly sad for Iverson. The Knicks wouldn't be a much better fit for him than the Grizzlies.
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Iverson could be 'Answer' for Knicks
Allen Iverson is on the Knicks' radar. Donnie Walsh confirmed tonight that the club will explore signing the former MVP, who parted ways with the Grizzlies. Once Iverson clears waivers on Wednesday he will become a free agent.
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Nets' Harris gets jolt of Jennings
Every time Devin Harris' phone rang late Saturday night, somebody from his hometown of Milwaukee was calling, but not to ask whether he would be returning to action and playing against the Bucks Wednesday.
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Iverson, Grizzlies part ways
The Memphis Grizzlies announced Monday in a statement that the team has ended its one-year contract with the 10-time All-Star and former league MVP in what it called a mutual agreement.
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Williams emerges as bright spot for winless Nets
For 15 minutes on Saturday in Miami, Sean Williams epitomized the Nets. The little-used forward came off the bench to replace a teammate who was hurting, turned in a surprisingly strong performance but still came out on the losing end.
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Curry sets Pace for comeback
The New York Zombies, er, Knicks, returned to the practice floor Sunday in Greenburgh, with Eddy Curry taking a step toward returning to action this week. Curry could see his first action of the season Wednesday in Indiana.
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Net result is bad - but blame fans
The New Jersey Nets are terrible - and it's all your fault. Nets CEO Brett Yormark told fans Sunday they need to show more support if they want the hapless team to get off a season-starting 0-10 slump.
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Nets remain winless after Heat heartbreaker
Just seconds away from their first win of the season, the Nets lost a heartbreaker when Dwyane Wade nailed a 3-pointer with just one-tenth of a second left, giving the Heat an 81-80 win in front of a raucous crowd and eight shell-shocked Nets.
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Oakley slams Knicks' defense
Charles Oakley has only seen the Knicks play two games this season and for him that's two games too many. When Oakley met with team president Donnie Walsh last April, he came away with the understanding that organization would make a greater ...
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Lupica: Knicks' date with expiration
They are not the New York Knicks and haven't been for a long time. The idea that the Garden is still some kind of mecca for pro basketball - why, because Kobe and LeBron each show up for a concert event every year? - is just another romantic New York ...
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Lawrence: D'Antoni's roster is walking small
The Knicks have half as many players in the last year of their deals and Mike D'Antoni is having a hard time getting them to play hard on a nightly basis. "It's something I really don't understand," said team president Donnie Walsh.
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Knicks' record worst start in franchise history
The Knicks are now so bloody awful that Friday night they were outclassed by the NBA's most dysfunctional team. Golden State showed up at Madison Square Garden as the more organized, dedicated and talented team. It wasn't even close.
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Lawrence: Knicks only work hard at not trying
Here's what's most alarming: The Knicks failed yet again to play hard during a 121-107 defeat to the Warriors, so the fans were right to shower them with boos when they walked off.
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Nelson: Jackson divorce will do everyone good
Don Nelson took a not-to-subtle shot at both Stephen Jackson and Monta Ellis Friday night when the Golden State head coach was asked about rookie Stephen Curry's new role.
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Nets still only winless team in league
It certainly helped the Magic to have the best center in the league on its side Friday night, because the depleted Nets gave Dwight Howard's team all they had, which isn't much. But despite hanging with the Magic for three quarters, the Nets ...
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Sources: Tinsley to join Grizzlies
Former Pacers guard Jamaal Tinsley is in Memphis and is expected to sign Saturday with the Grizzlies, according to league sources. He's expected to get the veteran's minimum exception, worth around $1.2 million.
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LeBron wants to switch numbers as Jordan tribute
LeBron James wants NBA players to give up their No. 23s to honor of Michael Jordan. The Cavaliers superstar, who has worn 23 since he was a high school sophomore, believes players should pay tribute to Jordan for the Hall of Famer's impact on the game.
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Nash and Suns debut in the top spot
With the Suns the only team to hang an "L" on Boston so far, with Steve Nash and company scoring 110 points vs. the Celtics' vaunted D on the parquet, Phoenix debuts in the top spot in Mitch Lawrence's weekly NBA power rankings.
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Could be time to start pan-Knicking
With Thanksgiving still 13 days away, the Knicks have already reached a critical point in their season. A loss to Golden State tonight would mean the worst start in team history at 1-9. The fans are losing patience.
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New Orleans bounces Byron
Byron Scott lasted only nine games, but it's not a surprise, since he went into the final year of his contract - which included Coach of the Year honors in 2008 - squarely on the hot seat after a first-round playoff exit last season.
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CDR rebounds from swine flu
Chris Douglas-Roberts was on the team's flight to Orlando Thursday afternoon, but it is not yet clear if he will play against the Magic tonight. Either way, Douglas-Roberts is just glad that his ordeal is over.
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Hornets fire Byron Scott, GM to take over
The New Orleans Hornets have fired coach Byron Scott and named general manager Jeff Bower as his replacement. In a statement released Thursday owner George Shinn said the move gives the Hornets the best opportunity "to reach our goals this season."
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Lawrence: Knicks lose game, locate point guard
Chris Duhon is about done as a starter for Mike D'Antoni. He hasn't been benched, but it's only a matter of time. Can Mike D'Antoni turn the playmaking duties over to a rookie, Toney Douglas?
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LeBron: No more 2010 talk
He didn't sign a contract extension with the Cavs, but LeBron James put an end to all the talk about his potential free agency next summer. And he did so hours after Dwyane Wade floated the idea of the two superstars teaming up next season.
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Lawrence: Knicks lose game, locate point guard
Chris Duhon is about done as a starter for Mike D'Antoni. He hasn't been benched, but it's only a matter of time. Can Mike D'Antoni turn the playmaking duties over to a rookie, Toney Douglas?
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Knicks match worst start with loss to Hawks
The Knicks blew a 14-point first half lead by allowing 67 points in the second half including 48 in the last 16 minutes and 30 seconds and lost to the Atlanta Hawks, 114-101, on Wednesday night at the Garden.
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Depleted Nets can't hold on, fall to 0-8
Preseason lineups are not meant for the regular season. The Nets found that out Wednesday night when they lost to the 76ers, 82-79, at the Meadowlands to extend their franchise-worst start to 0-8.
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Knicks may call on Johnson, Bosh
If the Knicks find themselves struggling to woo LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, who can become free agents next summer, they'll likely turn their attention to the players such as Chris Bosh and Joe Johnson.
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Curry gets weight off his shoulders
Looking nothing like the slow, burly player with a history of weight and conditioning problems, a streamlined Eddy Curry returned to practice Tuesday and took the first major step toward resurrecting his disappointing career.
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Heat sees Wade as hot to re-sign
Miami Heat owner Micky Arison is confident that he will get Dwyane Wade's signature on a contract next summer. Speculation has Wade high on the Knicks' free-agent wish list - right after LeBron James.
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Hurting Nets aim to win 40+
How bad are things for the Nets right now? They practiced with as many players as they had losses Tuesday. The silver lining? They're 0-7 and not 0-15.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has leukemia
Basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia, and he said his prognosis is encouraging.
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Knicks can't edge Utah Jazz at the Garden
In the final seconds of a game the Knicks desperately needed, Toney Douglas' luck ran out. The rookie point guard missed a leaner at the buzzer as the Utah Jazz hung on for a 95-93 victory Monday night at the Garden.
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