New Jersey Nets' Rafer Alston (1) drives to the basket as Philadelphia 76ers' Jason Kapono (72) Willie Green (33) Marreese Speights, top right, and Jason Smith (14) defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, in Philadelphia. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 weeks ago

New Jersey Nets' Rafer Alston (1) drives to the basket as Philadelphia 76ers' Jason Kapono (72) Willie Green (33) Marreese Speights, top right, and Jason Smith (14) defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, in Philadelphia.

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  1. New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston, right, shoots over Sacramento Kings defender Spencer Hawes, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.
  2. New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston, right, drives past Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.
  3. New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston, left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Chaucneu Billups defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.
  4. New Jersey Nets' Rafer Alston and Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut go after a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Milwaukee.
  5. New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston, right, works to get around Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20), of France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Nov. 13, 2009.
  6. New Jersey Nets' Rafer Alston reacts after throwing the ball away in the closing seconds of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Nets are 0-8 as the 76ers won 82-79.
  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. Toronto Raptors Marco Belinelli goes to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers Brandon Bowman (L) during the second half of their NBA preseason basketball game in Toronto, October 7, 2009.
  14. Philadelphia 76ers Brandon Bowman goes up for a slam dunk past Toronto Raptors Patrick O'Bryant (R) during the second half of their NBA preseason basketball game in Toronto October 7, 2009.
  15. Toronto Raptors Jose Calderon is guarded by Philadelphia 76ers Louis Williams (L) and Samuel Dalembert (R) during the second half of their NBA preseason basketball game in Toronto, October 7, 2009.
  16. Toronto Raptors Marcus Banks is guarded by Philadelphia 76ers Marreese Speights (R) during the second half of their NBA preseason basketball game in Toronto October 7, 2009.

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