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Sixers want Nocioni to skip tournament

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 22:20 by Prince damin

Philadelphia -- The NBA's Philadelphia 76ers advised Argentine swingman Andres Nocioni to skip the FIBA World Championships because of an ankle injury.

Nocioni was acquired in June by the Sixers from Sacramento. However, early this month Nocioni reported a left ankle sprain and a subsequent examination led doctors to say Nocioni should stop all impact activity until training camp opens in about a month.

Argentina is to open its World Championship play Saturday against Germany.

Nocioni, 30, has played six NBA seasons, averaging 11.3 points and 4.7 rebounds over 449 games. He helped Argentina win the gold medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens and was on the bronze-medal-winning team in 2008 in Beijing.

NBA: Sacramento 104, Utah 99

Sun, 11/08/2009 - 13:25 by shalini.bahadur

Salt Lake City -- Sacramento got a big night from rookie Tyreke Evans, who scored 32 points to pace the Kings to a 104-99 win over the Utah Jazz Saturday.

Along with a career-high scoring night, Evans notched seven assists as the Kings coped with the loss of guard Kevin Martin for the first time after he suffered a fractured left wrist.

Beno Udrih chipped in with 15 points and Andres Nocioni scored 14 for Sacramento.

Jason Thompson had 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Donte Greene hit 10 points.

The Jazz closed to within 99-95 with 17.5 second left on a 3-pointer by Deron Williams, who totaled 29 points and 15 assists on the night. But that was as close Utah got.

Kings' Nocioni apologizes for DUI arrest

Fri, 11/06/2009 - 12:54 by shalini.bahadur

Sacramento -- Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni was arrested Thursday on suspicion of drunken driving and later apologized for a "lapse in judgment."

City police arrested the 29-year-old Nocioni and booked him into the county jail at 3:30 a.m., The Sacramento Bee reported. Nocioni posted bail of $1,482 and was released, the newspaper said.

"I want to apologize to the Kings organization, my teammates, my coaches, the fans, the city of Sacramento and my family," Nocioni said in a statement released by the Kings. "Drinking and driving is something that shouldn't be taken lightly. I made a mistake and I'm very sorry for my lapse in judgment."

NBA: Atlanta 113, Sacramento 105

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 11:38 by shalini.bahadur

Sacramento -- Jamal Crawford scored 26 points off the bench Wednesday to help the Atlanta Hawks to a 113-105 win over Sacramento.

Crawford hit on 10-of-15 from the floor, including 3-of-5 3-point attempts. Joe Johnson also scored 26 and snagged eight rebounds for the Hawks, who have opened the season with four wins in five games. Josh Smith scored 14 and Mike Bibby and Marvin Williams scored 13 apiece for Atlanta.

Kevin Martin had 29 points and 11 rebounds for the Kings, who have four losses in five games to start the season.

Jason Thompson had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Tyreke Evans scored 15 and Andres Nocioni and Beno Udrih had 14 apiece for Sacramento.

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