The New Jersey Nets moved a loss closer to the record for the NBA's worst start to a season on Wednesday night when they dropped their 15th straight game, 93-83 to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Allen Iverson is set to retire from the NBA, according to an online report. Commentator Stephen A. Smith published a statement on his Web site Wednesday attributed to Iverson.
The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future.
With all signs pointing toward the Knicks signing Allen Iverson once he clears waivers at 6 p.m. on Thursday, the Miami Heat have become late entrants in the sweepstakes.
The Knicks sound interested in signing Allen Iverson and one team official said it was 50-50 that the team would pursue Iverson.
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