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 Wednesday 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."

The 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.

Mavericks 130, Rockets 99: Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list, Jason Terry scored 27 points and Dallas shot 65.5 percent in a victory over host Houston. Kidd, a Cal and St. Joseph High product, delivered seven assists to reach 10,337 in his career. He came in needing five to pass Mark Jackson's career total (10,334), and now trails only John Stockton (15,806).

Trail Blazers 93, Nets 83: New Jersey moved a loss closer to the

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record for the NBA's worst start to a season when it dropped its 15th straight game. Greg Oden continued a recent run of strong play with 18 points and eight rebounds for the Blazers, who have won 10 of their past 12.

Suns 126, Grizzlies 111: Amare Stoudemire scored 18 of his 28 points during a torrid third quarter and host Phoenix beat Memphis for its 15th consecutive home victory.

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. Recently traded Warrior Stephen Jackson added 23 points for Charlotte.

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

Kings 111, Knicks 97: Donte Greene made six 3-pointers and tied a career high with 24 points, and host Sacramento never trailed in a victory over New York.

  • The Kings said they were informed by the NBA that a former employee gambled while on their staff. Jack Mai, the team's former assistant director of scouting, was found to have gambled while with the Kings, who fired him in January.

    Cavaliers 98, Pistons 88: LeBron James scored 12 of his 34 points in the first quarter, helping Cleveland build a cushion it used to cruise to a win over host Detroit. James' strong start gave the Cavs a nine-point lead to start the second quarter.