NBA | Philadelphia meets with star Allen Iverson about return

DALLAS — Allen Iverson and the Philadelphia 76ers have met to discuss a possible return to the team.

Team president Ed Stefanski said in a statement that both parties remain noncommittal about a final decision after a nearly two-hour meeting Monday in Dallas.

Iverson, his agent and business manager met with Stefanski, coach Eddie Jordan and two other members of the organization during the first formal meeting between the Sixers and their former MVP.

Stefanski said the Sixers "will continue to discuss internally whether or not to pursue this course."

The 76ers were in Dallas to play the Mavericks. Coach Eddie Jordan said before the game Iverson still has something left to contribute — even though no other team has expressed serious interest in signing the former All-Star.

"All of us liked what he talked about today. I'm not going to share that," Jordan said. "He's a charming individual. It was really good, really intriguing."

The 10-time All-Star, who retired last week, is among the free-agent candidates the Sixers are considering to replace injured point guard Lou Williams, who's expected to miss eight weeks after jaw surgery.

Vandeweghe to coach

Nets rest of season

A person with knowledge of their plans says New Jersey Nets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe will coach the team for the rest of the season. Vandeweghe won't coach his first game with the team until Friday, the person told The Associated Press. The person requested anonymity because the Nets don't plan to announce their plans until today.

Tom Barrise, who led the team Sunday night after Lawrence Frank was fired, will coach again Wednesday against Dallas, when the Nets can set an NBA record with an 18th straight loss to begin a season.

Notes

• Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker has agreed to pay more than $900,000 to settle bad check charges with three Las Vegas casinos and avoid trial on felony criminal charges, a defense lawyer and prosecutor said Monday.

• Andrew Bogut returned from a lower left leg strain with 22 points, 15 rebounds and two big blocks in the closing minutes to rally Milwaukee to a 99-97 victory over Chicago.

• Former Franklin High star Jason Terry made a 17-footer with 1.4 seconds left, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and Dallas handed Philadelphia its seventh straight loss, 104-102, and fifth consecutive loss in Dallas.

• Carlos Boozer had 24 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists as Utah won its third straight, beating Memphis 120-93.

• Monta Ellis scored a career-high 45 points as Golden State earned a 126-107 victory over Indiana. Ellis went 15 of 27 from the floor, made 14 of 16 free throws and added five rebounds in topping his previous best of 42 points.

• Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich will be out one to two weeks with a sprained left thumb.

• Oklahoma City guard Kyle Weaver, a former Washington State Cougar, had successful surgery on his separated shoulder. The team said his rehabilitation will last at least four months.