NBA Is Hurting
It doesn’t get much worse than this. Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is under investigation by the FBI for allegedly betting on and fixing games that he worked during the past two seasons. via TheIndyChannel.com
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Iverson Offers Support to Fellow Athlete Vick
“He knows that all of us are rooting for him.”
NBA star Allen Iverson is offering some words of advice to beleaguered NFL player Michael Vick. via WSET ABC 13
Grading the free-agent comings and goings
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Iverson returns to football
“They can identify with me. Whatever it takes, I’m committed to doing this as long as there’s an ounce of breath in my body.”
It has been more than 15 years since Denver Nuggets star Allen Iverson was hitting receivers in stride and breaking down defenses while quarterbacking Bethel High. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Is Nene worth targeting?
Every Wednesday and Thursday until we get close to the start of the 2007-08, I’ll look at a potential sleeper on a different NBA team. via San Antonio Express-News
Allen Iverson calls assault lawsuit a get rich quick scheme
Allen Iverson denied taking part in a 2005 Washington nightclub brawl, testifying Monday that two men who sued him for US$20 million in connection with the fight want to cash in on his basketball fame.
The plaintiffs say Iverson’s bodyguard and other members of his entourage attacked them when they wouldn’t immediately make room for the […]
O’Dowd fooling nobody but Monforts
During eight years of general mismanagement, Dan O’Dowd has fleeced only two people as a baseball wheeler-dealer. Lucky for him, those are the guys who sign his paychecks. via Denver Post
Reports: Nuggets, veteran PG Atkins agree to deal
The Denver Nuggets agreed to a deal with Chucky Atkins on Friday while Steve Blake is heading to Portland, according to reports. via ESPN
At 20, Williams given role of summer leader
“The difference is, in college they just tell you to run, run, run, run. Here, they tell you to slow it down a little, pick the places you want to go.”
The rookie sat down with the veteran for dinner the other night. The rookie vented a little about how swiftly things were moving and what was coming next. via Daily News
Joe Smith, Iguodala are at the top Kings list of players to sign
“I thought Joe played well when he was in Milwaukee, and tried to get him before he was traded to Denver. He didnt play in Denver, but I still wanted him.”
Billy King tried to acquire Joe Smith for the 76ers from the Milwaukee Bucks after the 2005-06 season. via Philly.com
Allen Iverson: They’re Trying To Stick Me For My Paper
Allen Iverson says two men suing him for $20 million are simply trying to cash in on his money and fame. via WJBF-TV Augusta
Jury deliberates $20 million suit against Iverson
“He doesn’t respect anything that isn’t Allen Iverson.”
A federal jury began deliberations Thursday in a $20 million lawsuit against Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson over a 2005 nightclub fight, a brawl two men say was sparked by Iverson’s entourage but which the … via ESPN
Knicks’ Frontcourt Not Done
“We’ve had discussions with his agent”
Acquired from Portland in a draft-night trade, forward Zach Randolph was introduced Monday by the Knicks, who will pair him with center Eddy Curry to form what they hope will be a powerful frontcourt. via Hartford Courant
Blake remains early-bird target in free-agent hunt
In need of an experienced, reliable point guard to complement All-Stars Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson, the Nuggets might decide to stick with a familiar face. via Rocky Mountain News