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Knicks decide not to pursue Iverson

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GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) 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.

"I've always admired him," Walsh said. "I think he'd be a great addition for a team that's in a different position than we're in and I hope he gets picked up."

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Toronto 5 7 .417
Philadelphia 5 7 .417
New York 2 9 .182
New Jersey 0 12 .000
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Milwaukee 6 3 .667
Indiana 5 4 .556
Chicago 6 5 .545
Detroit 5 7 .417
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Atlanta 10 2 .833
Orlando 9 3 .750
Miami 7 4 .636
Washington 3 7 .300
Charlotte 3 8 .273
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Denver 8 3 .727
Portland 9 4 .692
Utah 6 6 .500
Oklahoma City 6 6 .500
Minnesota 1 11 .083
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Phoenix 10 3 .769
LA Lakers 9 3 .750
Sacramento 5 5 .500
LA Clippers 4 9 .308
Golden State 3 8 .273
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Houston 7 5 .583
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