'Nasty News - Traversing Time & Space' Vol: 58

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Good news on injury front: Ben Gordon, Charlie V might both be good for Wednesday at Chicago. BG hopes to be able to practice Tuesday.

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FullCourtPress: About last afternoon: Vintage Ben Wallace and Rodney Stuckey, defensive stopper: Ben Wallace and Jo... http://bit.ly/8yCDWI

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DetNews: Pistons get much-needed victory: The Pistons ended a seven-game losing streak with a much-needed 94-88 v... http://twurl.nl/8rwngv

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MLive: A second look: Rodney Stuckey's decision making on dribble penetration: A detailed look at Rodney Stuckey's ... http://bit.ly/8vRBLn

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MLive: Interview: Chucky Atkins reminisces about his days in the Flint City Pro-Am: In his first tour as a Piston, ... http://bit.ly/5VQmla

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DetNews: Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva tweets just before nose surgery: Villanueva collided with Ben Wallace... http://twurl.nl/e313kd

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DetNews: Pistons get much-needed victory: Seeking more defense and energy at the start of games, John Kuester shu... http://twurl.nl/x0jtxk

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Freep: Atkins' start at PG frees up Stuckey: "I ain't the type of guy that's going to break guys down. I'm going to... http://bit.ly/8n0Ppr

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Freep: Jamie Sameulsen's blog: Both Wings, Pistons have their share of unluckiness: The Red Wings are best equipped... http://bit.ly/4G4R4Z

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DetNews: Chucky Atkins' calming influence makes a difference: Chucky Atkins understood his role coming into this ... http://twurl.nl/c1xskb

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DetNews: Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva tweets before successful nose surgery: Villanueva collided with Ben W... http://twurl.nl/zaoa5p

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DetNews: Allen Iverson, 76ers plan to meet Monday: Recently retired Iverson is among the free-agent candidates th... http://twurl.nl/g3215k

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FullCourtPress: An interview with Pistons good luck charm Sean 'Da Hat' Fowler: Getting to know self-proclaimed Pis... http://bit.ly/7EBS5R

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Allen Iverson meets with 76ers about possible return
Allen Iverson and the Philadelphia 76ers have met to discuss a possible return to the team. Team president Ed Stefanski said in a statement that both parties remain noncommittal about a final decision after a nearly two-hour meeting Monday in Dallas. The 76ers are in town to play the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Iverson, his agent and business manager met with Stefanski, coach Eddie Jordan and two other members of the organization during the first formal meeting between the Sixers and their former MVP. Stefanski said the Sixers “will continue to discuss internally whether or not to pursue this course.”

The 10-time All-Star, who retired last week, is among the free-agent candidates the Sixers are considering to replace injured point guard Lou Williams, who’s expected to miss eight weeks after jaw surgery. Iverson announced his intention to retire last week after no other team expressed an interest is signing the four-time scoring champion. The 6-foot Iverson played three games this season with Memphis before taking a leave of absence to attend to personal matters. He was waived after the two sides agreed to part ways. The New York Knicks considered signing Iverson after he cleared waivers, before deciding he would take too much playing time from younger players they are trying to develop. Iverson, the No. 1 overall pick in the 1996 draft, played 10-plus seasons with the 76ers. He was traded to Denver in December 2006, and was then dealt to Detroit early last season.

The 34-year-old Iverson, who has never won an NBA championship, wouldn’t be returning to a winner in Philadelphia. The Sixers have lost six straight games and are 13th in the Eastern Conference under first-year coach Eddie Jordan. Williams’ injury has paved the way for rookie Jrue Holiday, the 17th pick in the draft, to start.Iverson had a bitter parting with the Sixers in 2006, making this a truly surprising reconciliation. But both parties are in various states of desperation. The Sixers need a guard on the roster and an electrifying personality such as Iverson to jolt sagging ticket sales. Iverson wants to prove he’s not finished yet and can still play at his All-Star level. Iverson was joined by longtime business manager Gary Moore and agent Leon Rose in the meeting. Rose did not immediately return a call for comment. Sixers assistant general manager Tony DiLeo and assistant coach Aaron McKie, a former Iverson teammate, also attended the meeting.Iverson led the Sixers to the NBA finals in 2001. The Sixers have not won a playoff series since 2003.

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Bobcats assign Alexis Ajinca to D-League
The Charlotte Bobcats have assigned Alexis Ajinca to their NBA Development League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. Ajinca is expected to see his first action with the Red Claws on Friday, December 4, when the Red Claws host the Springfield Armor.

The 7-1 Ajinca has seen action in six games for the Bobcats this season, averaging 1.7 points, 0.7 rebounds, 0.2 steals and 0.2 blocks in 5.0 minutes per game. As a rookie in 2008-09, Ajinca averaged 2.3 points, 1.0 rebound, 0.4 blocks and 0.2 steals in 5.9 minutes per game in 31 games played for the Bobcats.

Ajinca was assigned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce, then the Bobcats D-League affiliate, from March 9-April 12, 2009, averaging 11.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, 0.8 steals and 0.4 assists in 22.7 minutes per game in 11 games played.

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Kirk Hinrich out 1-2 weeks with thumb sprain
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich was examined this morning by Bulls head team physician Dr. Brian Cole and hand specialists Dr. John Fernandez and Dr. Marc Cohen of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush University. Their examination confirmed the earlier diagnosis of a left thumb sprain. He is expected to miss 1-2 weeks.

Hinrich this season is fifth on the Bulls in scoring with 8.9 points per game. He’s shooting just 36.8% from the field and an unimpressive 32.5% from three-point range, and only making 68.0% of his free throws. The guard is also getting 2.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists, in 28.5 minutes per game.

The Bulls are currently 6-8 this season.

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Kevin Ollie out 4 weeks
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kevin Ollie underwent a successful minor surgical procedure on his right knee today to relieve pain in his patellar tendon.

He has appeared in 14 games this season averaging 2.6 points, 1.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists in 14.8 minutes.

Ollie is expected to miss up to four weeks.

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Kyle Weaver out 4+ months
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kyle Weaver underwent successful surgery today to repair damage sustained due to a dislocated left shoulder.

This season Weaver is averaging 6.0 points, 1.7 assists, 1.0 rebound, 1.0 block and 10.0 minutes in three games. Rehabilitation is estimated at a minimum of four months and his status will be updated as necessary.

Earlier today it was revealed that the Thunder will be without Kevin Ollie for around four weeks.

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Villanueva Has Surgery: Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva has surgery this afternoon to repair a broken nose. Villanueva is now questionable for Wednesday's game at Chicago.Villanueva suffered the injury in Sunday's 94-88 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

He is fourth on the team in scoring at 15.9 points a game and second in rebounding (5.7) and blocks (1.06) for the 6-11 Pistons. In 28.5 minutes a game this season, the lowest since his rookie year in Milwaukee Toronto, Villanueva is posting career-lows in rebounds and assists, while the blocks are a career-high.

The Pistons signed Villanueva to a five-year, $37 million contract as a free agent this past offseason.

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Wallace, Duncan Players of the Week: The Charlotte Bobcats Gerald Wallace and San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, on Monday. Here is the NBA's press release:

With weekly averages of 25.3 points, 13.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks, Wallace led the Bobcats to a 3-0 mark. Wallace scored a season-high 31 points in consecutive wins over Toronto and Cleveland, marking just the fifth time in Bobcats history that a player recorded back-to-back 30-point games. Wallace pulled down double-digit rebounds in all three games. Duncan led San Antonio to a 4-0 week, posting three double-doubles along the way. Duncan averaged 21.8 points on .583 shooting, to go with 10.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.5 blocks. With 21 points in the Spurs' 92-84 win over the Rockets on Nov. 27, Duncan passed Terry Cummings (19,460) for 39th on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Other nominees for the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week were Cleveland's LeBron James, Denver's Carmelo Anthony, Golden State's Monta Ellis, L.A. Clippers' Marcus Camby, Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, Orlando's Dwight Howard, Phoenix's Steve Nash and Sacramento's Tyreke Evans.