With no apparent interest from NBA teams, Allen Iverson is set to retire, according to an online report.

Commentator Stephen A. Smith published a statement on his Web site yesterday attributed to Iverson. It said Iverson plans to retire but also that "I feel strongly that I can still compete at the highest level."

The statement also said Iverson has tremendous love for the game and the desire to play, adding there is "a whole lot left in my tank."

"His legacy would be huge," Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star LeBron James said. "He's one of the best when you talk about guys 6-foot and under in the game of basketball. He played injured and he played hard every single night. I don't think it should end this way, but if it does, he's left a lot of great things behind."

Iverson, a 10-time All-Star, played three games this season with Memphis before taking a leave of absence to attend to personal matters. He was waived after the two sides agreed to part ways.

It was the second consecutive ugly ending for Iverson, who was unhappy last season playing for the Pistons. He was upset that Detroit coach Michael Curry and Memphis' Lionel Hollins used the former MVP as a reserve.

The New York Knicks considered signing Iverson last week after he cleared waivers, before deciding he would take too much playing time away from younger players they are trying to develop.

• Pacers 86, Clippers 73: Troy Murphy had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and host Indiana beat Los Angeles to snap a four-game losing streak.

• Trail Blazers 93, Nets 83: New Jersey moved a loss closer to the record for the NBA's worst start to a season (0-17) when it dropped its 15th in a row, to host Portland.

• Celtics 113, 76ers 110: Rajon Rondo scored six points during a key run early in the fourth, nailed a shot clock-beating jumper on the baseline in the closing seconds, and host Boston overcame poor 3-point shooting to beat Philadelphia. Paul Pierce led Boston with 27 points.

• Bobcats 116, Raptors 81: Gerald Wallace broke out of his shooting slump with 31 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping host Charlotte to the most-lopsided victory in team history.

• Nuggets 124, Timberwolves 111: Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points and Nene had 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists as visiting Denver handed Minnesota its 14th consecutive loss.

• Cavaliers 98, Pistons 88: LeBron James scored 12 of his 34 points in the first, helping visiting Cleveland build a cushion it used to cruise to a win.

• Heat 99, Magic 98: Michael Beasley dunked a missed shot by Dwyane Wade with 1.6 seconds left, lifting Miami to a victory against host Orlando.

• Spurs 118, Warriors 104: Tony Parker scored 32 points and Tim Duncan added 20 as host San Antonio defeated Golden State.

• Mavericks 130, Rockets 99: Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list, Jason Terry scored 27 points and visiting Dallas defeated Houston. Kidd delivered seven assists to reach 10,337 in his career. He trails only John Stockton (15,806).

• Hornets 102, Bucks 99: David West had 27 points and 10 rebounds as host New Orleans defeated Milwaukee.

• Suns 126, Grizzlies 111: Amare Stoudemire scored 18 of his 28 points during a torrid third quarter as Phoenix cruised to its 15th consecutive home victory.

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