Russia reached the quarterfinals of basketball’s world championships against the United States, beating New Zealand 78-56 Monday after Andrey Vorontsevich had 18 points and 11 rebounds.

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ISTANBUL (AP) — Russia reached the quarterfinals of basketball’s world championships, beating New Zealand 78-56 Monday behind Andrey Vorontsevich’s 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Russians next play the United States on Thursday.

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Russia reached the quarterfinals of basketball’s world championships against the United States, beating New Zealand 78-56 Monday after Andrey Vorontsevich had 18 points and 11 rebounds. Timofey Mozgov, Russia’s 2.16-meter (7-foot-1) center who recently signed for the New York Knicks, added 16 points and seven rebounds.

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Russia reached the quarterfinals of basketball’s world championships, beating New Zealand 78-56 Monday behind Andrey Vorontsevich’s 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Russians next play the United States on Thursday

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CHICAGO — Seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady worked out for the Chicago Bulls on Monday with hopes of landing with the team he turned down a decade earlier. Tracy McGrady – Chicago Bulls – Carlos Boozer – Los Angeles Clippers – LeBron James

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NBA veteran Tracy McGrady worked out for the Chicago Bulls on Monday, the two-time scoring champion hopeful of landing a free agent deal with the club.

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Chris Paul isn’t coming to the Knicks in a trade anytime soon – or going anyplace else in the NBA, for that matter, for the foreseeable future.

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A meeting is scheduled Monday with Paul, his representatives and the team

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A meeting is scheduled Monday with Paul, his representatives and the team

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Chris Paul has requested to be traded and the New Orleans Hornets have scheduled a meeting with the star guard on Monday, according to a person familiar with the situation.

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According to ESPN s sources, STAT doesnt have the right type of insurance to participate in the tourney: Amare Stoudemires availability for Team USA was thrown into doubt Monday night after questions were raised over whether his contract with the New York Knicks could be insured to allow him to play in a FIBA competition, sources told ESPN.com.

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Amare Stoudemire’s availability for Team USA was thrown into doubt Monday night after questions were raised over whether his contract with the New York Knicks could be insured to allow him to play in a FIBA competition, sources told ESPN.com.

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The New York Knicks made it official on Monday by signing free agent guard Raymond Felton.

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NEW YORK – Amare Stoudemire is headed to the New York Knicks, and both sides are hoping he’s not coming alone. The Knicks said Monday they intend to sign Stoudemire to a contract later this week when the free agent moratorium period ends.

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NEW YORK Amare Stoudemire is headed to the New York Knicks, and both sides are hoping hes not coming alone.

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Amare Stoudemire is headed to the New York Knicks, and both sides are hoping he’s not coming alone. The Knicks said Monday they intend to sign Stoudemire to a contract later this week when the free agent moratorium period ends. Stoudemire’s agent, Happy Walters, said the deal is for the maximum allowed, which would be nearly $100 million over five years.

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