McGrady, Rockets disagree on return
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:30:48 PST)
Tracy McGrady is eager to play. The Houston Rockets say he'll have to wait. The seven-time All-Star had microfracture surgery on his left knee in February, but insisted that he's fully recovered before Friday night's game against the streaking Atlanta Hawks. "Right now, I could play," he said.

Knicks decide not to pursue Iverson
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:32:06 PST)
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 said Friday the team won't make any additions at this time despite its 2-9 record. He added the decision to pass on the former MVP had nothing to do with Iverson's ability to play or his character in the locker room.

Harris plans to return for winless Nets
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:00 PST)
Devin Harris is expected to play Saturday, a sorely needed boost for the winless New Jersey Nets. A team spokesman says Harris will come off the bench Saturday when the Nets (0-12) host the New York Knicks. The All-Star point guard has missed 10 straight games with an injured right groin. He was originally hurt in the preseason, then reinjured the groin on Oct.

Clips announcers banned for Haddadi jabs
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:07:18 PST)
Clippers longtime play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler and color analyst Michael Smith were suspended one game by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket cable network for their comments about Memphis center Hamed Haddadi. Lawler and Smith made their off-the-cuff comments about the Iranian-born center during Wednesday night's telecast from Memphis.