The following statement was issued by NBA Commissioner David Stern in regard to Rasheed Wallace's recent public comments: "Mr. Wallace’s hateful diatribe was ignorant and offensive to all NBA players. I refuse to enhance his heightened sense of deprivation by publicly debating with him. Since Mr. Wallace did not direct his comments at any particular individuals other than me, I think it best to leave it to the Trail Blazers organization -– and its players and fans -– to determine the attitudes by which they wish to be defined."
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Jason Williams, perhaps best known for his early years with the up-and-coming Sacramento Kings and later his contributions to the Miami Heat's 2005 NBA championship, has announced his retirement from the NBA less than two ...