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Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol, left, of Spain puts up a shot as Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
By GREG BEACHAM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, and Kobe Bryant scored 21 points while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers' career scoring chart in Los Angeles'...

Knicks' Answer: No to Allen Iverson

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future.

Team president Donnie Walsh...

Hunter plans bargaining meeting with Stern soon

NEW YORK (AP) — NBA players' association director Billy Hunter plans another negotiating session soon with commissioner David Stern, and here's something that might come up.

The...

NBA Standings

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Atlanta 105, Miami 90

New York 110, Indiana 103

Orlando 108, Oklahoma City 94

Washington 108, Cleveland 91

Philadelphia 86, Charlotte 84

Boston...

Gasol scores 24 in debut, Lakers top Bulls 108-93

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, and Kobe Bryant scored 21 points while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the...

No. 6 N. Carolina beats No. 15 Ohio St 77-73

NEW YORK (AP) — There was so much to talk about after No. 6 North Carolina held on for 77-73 victory over...

Stojakovic leads Hornets past Suns, 110-103

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Peja Stojakovic hit seven 3-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Thursday...

Both Iverson and the Knicks deserve better

It's painfully clear to everyone but the management of the New York Knicks that there's only one question to which Allen Iverson remains "The Answer."

That is: "What could be worse...

Iverson clears waivers, becomes free agent

NEW YORK (AP) — Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NBA team.

The former MVP was waived Tuesday after playing only three games with the Memphis Grizzlies...

NYC groups sue to block deal for Nets arena

NEW YORK (AP) — Opponents of the Brooklyn arena planned for the New Jersey Nets have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a state agency's approval of the project.

The lawsuit was...

AP source: Jayson Williams taking deal in shooting

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New...

Arenas waiting for 1 million followers to tweet

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gilbert Arenas is waiting for an audience.

The enigmatic NBA point guard and former blogger extraordinaire finally signed up for Twitter, but he says he won't post...

AP NewsAlert, BKN

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Source: Retired NBA star Jayson Williams to take plea deal in shooting case, will face prison.

Source: Retired NBA star Jayson Williams to take plea deal in shooting case, will face prison, BKN

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Source: Retired NBA star Jayson Williams to take plea deal in shooting case, will face prison.

Jamison's double-double debut leads Wiz past Cavs

WASHINGTON (AP) — LeBron James was stymied down the stretch by DeShawn Stevenson, Antawn Jamison delivered 31 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut,...

Nowitzki's 41 points lead Mavs over Spurs in OT

DALLAS (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio...

Nowitzki's 41 points lead Mavs over Spurs in OT, 1st Ld-Writethru, BKN

DALLAS (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on...

Shaq (shoulder) to sit out at least 1 more game

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shaquille O'Neal could miss the Cleveland Cavaliers' next couple of games with a strained shoulder.

O'Neal did not travel with the Cavaliers for their game...

Harrington, Knicks beat Pacers to snap 6-game skid

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Al Harrington scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter against his former team, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers...

Harrington, Knicks beat Pacers to snap 6-game skid

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Al Harrington scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter against his former team, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 110-103 on Wednesday night to...

Roy, Aldridge help Blazers hold off Pistons 87-81

PORTLAND, Ore. AP) — Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each had 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the tired but tenacious Detroit Pistons 87-81 on...