FILE - In this March 13, 2009 file photo, Milwaukee Bucks' Richard Jefferson is fouled by New Orleans Hornets' Rasual Butler as he drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee. The Hornets won 95-86. A Bucks official, who requested anonymity, with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday June 23, 2009, that Milwaukee plans to trade scoring forward Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto, giving them a veteran cast and financial flexibility. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

FILE - In this March 13, 2009 file photo, Milwaukee Bucks' Richard Jefferson is fouled by New Orleans Hornets' Rasual Butler as he drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee. The Hornets won 95-86. A Bucks official, who requested anonymity, with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday June 23, 2009, that Milwaukee plans to trade scoring forward Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto, giving them a veteran cast and financial flexibility.

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  1. Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey, left, drives against Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Stuckey scored 21 points to help the Pistons to a 113-104 win.
  2. Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles reacts after the Bucks turned over the ball in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Pistons defeated the Bucks 113-104.
  3. Detroit Pistons forward Austin Daye, top, fouls Milwaukee Bucks forward Kurt Thomas while trying to defend the shot in the second quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich.
  4. Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut gets a shot off against Detroit Pistons center Kwame Brown (38) in the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich.
  5. Milwaukee Bucks first-round draft choice Brandon Jennings tosses a ball during the team's NBA basketball media day Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in St. Francis, Wis.
  6. Milwaukee Bucks' Luc Richard Mbah a Moute arm wrestles with mascot Bango during the team's NBA basketball media day Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in St. Francis, Wis.
  7. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  8. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  9. David Stern, commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), speaks during a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  10. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) attends a press conference with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  11. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) holds a basketball with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin as they attend a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  12. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  13. Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) goes up against New Orleans Hornets center Earl Barron, left, during the fourth quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game at Philips Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Atlanta. Teague led the Hawks with 19 points for the night as the they won 108-102.
  14. New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul (3) takes a shot against Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) during the third quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game at Philips Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 108-102.
  15. New Orleans Hornets center Earl Barron (55) is denied a shot by Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia (27), of Georgia, during the third quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game at Philips Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 108-102.
  16. New Orleans Hornets guard Devin Brown, right, drives against Atlanta Hawks guard Mike Bibby, left, during the second quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game at Philips Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Atlanta.

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  3. Trucks are seen at a port near the Keihin industrial complex in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, December 10, 2009. Japan's core machinery orders fell in October, but the drop was small compared to a large rise the previous month and analysts said the worst may be over for capital spending, which has been a drag on the economic recovery.
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