10 Copyright (c) 2009 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com Yahoo! Sports http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Yahoo! Sports - Marc J. Spears Latest opinons from Marc J. Spears. http://sports.yahoo.com/top/expertsarchive?author=Marc+J.+Spears Bucks hope to hold winning pair Long the face of the Bucks, Michael Redd is OK with having Brandon Jennings do some of the heavy lifting. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:15:00 PST nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-afterthebuzzer112709:1 <![CDATA[Iverson plans to retire – for now]]> Unable to find an offer after his departure from the Grizzlies, Allen Iverson is set to announce his retirement. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:11:00 PST nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-iversonretire112509:1 Van Gundy's light touch lifts Magic After Dwight Howard told Stan Van Gundy his negativity was bringing down the Magic, the coach changed approach. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:59:00 PST nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-vangundymagic112009:1 Garnett still feels pain of lost season Forced to watch as the Celtics lost to the Magic in the playoffs, Kevin Garnett returns hungry and almost healed. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:20:00 PST nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-afterthebuzzer112009:1 Ankle injury continues to slow Rose Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has yet to show off last season's explosiveness as his sprained ankle heals. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:22:00 PST nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-rosebulls111909:1 Iverson hopes to resume NBA career Freed from the Grizzlies, Allen Iverson isn't ready to retire and is looking to latch on with an Eastern team. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:23:00 PST nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-iverson111609:1 Nuggets toast win with shot of confidence Still sore from last season's loss in the West finals, the Nuggets let the Lakers know they aren't going away. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:19:00 PST nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-lakersnuggets111409:1 Loss to Lakers fuels Anthony, Nuggets Carmelo Anthony can do without the MVP chatter. He just wants to finally play in the NBA Finals. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:23:00 PST nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-afterthebuzzer111309:1 Bower takes over as Hornets' coach After firing Byron Scott, Hornets GM Jeff Bower will take over as coach. Former coach Tim Floyd will lead his staff. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:22:00 PST nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-bowerhornets111209:1 Warriors anxious to part ways with Jackson Citing "serious chemistry issues," two Warriors want Stephen Jackson traded as soon as possible. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:13:00 PST nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-jackson111009:1 Iverson leaves the Grizzlies Allen Iverson has left the Memphis Grizzlies, and when he will return is uncertain. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:40:00 PST nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-iversonleaves110709:1 <![CDATA[Iverson Q&A: Free agency was 'horrible']]> Allen Iverson has a message for anyone who thinks his game is slipping at age 34: Just watch him play. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:52:00 PST nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-afterbuzzer110609:1 Frustration grows for Grizzlies, Iverson Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:39:00 PST nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-iversongrizzlies110409:1 Grizzlies, Iverson off to rocky start After one game, Allen Iverson is already angry about his playing time. The Grizzlies should have seen it coming. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:56:00 PST nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-iversongrizzlies110309:1 Celtics give Rondo $55 million extension Less than a day before the NBA's deadline, Rajon Rondo received a new deal that will pay him as an elite point guard. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:10:00 PST nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-rondoextension110109:1 Kings think Evans can deliver better future The Kings are banking on rookie Tyreke Evans giving them a good starting point in their rebuilding job. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:50:00 PDT nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-evanskings103109:1 Role change could suit Ariza just fine Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:41:00 PDT nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-arizarockets103009:1 Rockets are game for boat trip to Oakland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:11:00 PDT nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-rocketsferry102809:1 Rondo, Celtics go back to bargaining table The Celtics' point guard isn't a lock for free agency yet as talks were revived by Boston's GM. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:27:00 PDT nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-rondotalks102709:1 Celtics' Davis expects to be sidelined 6-8 weeks Glen Davis said he broke his right thumb defending himself in an altercation with a friend. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:30:00 PDT nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-davisceltics102709:1 Rondo to join 2010 free-agent class Rajon Rondo's agent says he won't sign a contract extension with the Celtics by Saturday's deadline. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:09:00 PDT nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-rondoceltics102609:1 Hard fall leaves Rider with long climb up In and out of jail since his NBA career spectacularly flamed out, Isaiah Rider seeks a new start in the ABA. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:24:00 PDT nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-rider102309:1 <![CDATA[Okafor isn’t winning over new teammates]]> Emeka Okafor is testing the New Orleans Hornets' patience with his slow recovery from a toe injury. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:15:00 PDT nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-okaforhornets102209:1 Beasts of the East growing in number Team for team, the Eastern Conference will try to build a case for being the NBA's toughest conference. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:19:00 PDT nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-eastwest101809:1 For Jackson, parting ways only solution Stephen Jackson can't see himself wanting to stay with the Warriors even if they improve their roster. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:25:00 PDT nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-jacksonwarriors101609:1 Trading places: Before Jackson, there was Kobe The growing rift between Stephen Jackson and the Warriors has reminded the Lakers how far they've come. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:55:00 PDT nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-jacksonlakers101409:1 Warriors suspend Jackson after outburst The Warriors suspended Stephen Jackson for two preseason games after he cursed at coach Don Nelson, a source said. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:48:00 PDT nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-jacksonwarriors101009:1 Miller searching for right fit in Portland Two weeks into his stay with the Blazers, Andre Miller is wondering why he might have to come off the bench. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:40:00 PDT nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-millerblazers101009:1 Less Paul could net Hornets more success Offseason acquisitions of Bobby Brown and Darren Collison should enable Chris Paul to get the rest he needs. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:58:00 PDT nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-paulhornets100709:1 Hurt shoulder could sideline Wright 6 months Warriors forward Brandan Wright could miss much of the season after hurting his left shoulder in practice. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:14:00 PDT nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-wrightwarriors100309:1 Boozer, Jazz face uncertain future together Carlos Boozer didn't expect to return to the Jazz. But he's vowed to make the best of his stay, however long it lasts. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:32:00 PDT nba urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nba,article,mc-boozerjazz100209:1 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:15:00 PST