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Sports in Brief: Clippers and Iverson said to be talking deal

Talks between the Los Angeles Clippers and free-agent guard Allen Iverson have been characterized as "very serious," according a source close to the former 76ers all-star.

John Smallwood: Despite injuries, Yao Ming already among NBA's greats

I WAS ONLY 7 years old when Bill Walton had the greatest performance in an NCAA championship game by making 21 of 22 field goals to lead UCLA past Memphis State in 1973.

The Sixers are in a shopping mode

With at least four spots to fill on his roster for the 2009-10 season, 76ers president and general manager Ed Stefanski was making the rounds yesterday at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

Report: Clippers eye Iverson

Next stop for Allen Iverson . . . The Clippers? According to a report in yesterday's Los Angeles Times, the Clippers are in "very serious" talks with Iverson on a free-agent contract.

Agents rebuff Miller-Duhon deal between Sixers, Knicks

The Andre Miller-Chris Duhon trade speculation has been rampant for a few days. There's smoke, but there doesn't appear to be any fire.

No surprise: Heat tell Wade they want him to stay

When Dwyane Wade checked his cell phone shortly after midnight Sunday, he got perhaps the most predictable text message of his life.

Sixers' Speights has average week in summer league

ORLANDO - For Marreese Speights, this summer league started in domination - 28 points and 11 rebounds. Then, almost as if that one game said what needed to be said, Speights hovered around average, a monster dunk here, a fumbled turnover there.

Speights needs work post haste

ORLANDO - For Marreese Speights, this summer league started in domination - 28 points and 11 rebounds - then, almost as if that one game said what needed to be said, Speights hovered around average, a monster dunk here, a fumbled turnover there.

NBA: Grizzlies put Stackhouse on waivers

The Memphis Grizzlies waived Jerry Stackhouse yesterday, a day after acquiring the NBA veteran and former 76er in a four-team, eight-player trade.

Eddie Jordan likely to hire Randy Ayers as aide

According to a source close to the situation, 76ers head coach Eddie Jordan is expected to fill the last spot on his coaching staff with former Sixers head coach Randy Ayers.

Mavs, Raptors, Grizzlies, Magic put together big deal

The way Jerry Stackhouse's contract was structured, the Dallas Mavericks knew they could parlay him into a key player for next season. As it turned out, a lot of teams benefited.

Marion, 7 others move in 4-team trade

The Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic combined in a massive trade yesterday that included eight players, a draft pick and stacks of cash.

Christmas goes to school with Sixers assistant McKie

ORLANDO - As his NBA dream was drowning, Dionte Christmas was thrown a lifeline by the Sixers. When he snagged it, a big brother was on the other end.

Dalembert watches teammates in Orlando Summer League

Samuel Dalembert, seemingly paying little attention to the various rumors and speculation that he might be traded, showed up at the Orlando Summer Pro League yesterday and said he would be back today to watch the 76ers/New Jersey Nets joint squad in its finale against the Boston Celtics.

Jrue Holiday impresses scouts beyond his numbers

ORLANDO - Although Jrue Holiday's numbers at this Orlando Pro Summer League might appear unimpressive, most NBA scouts remain impressed.