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A judge sentenced Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith to 90 days in jail Tuesday night for causing an auto accident in that killed his friend, though Smith will likely end up serving only 30.
Municipal Judge Debra J. Gelson suspended 60 days of the sentence providing Smith performs 500 hours of community service consisting of visiting sick children at hospitals.
Smith admitted driving an SUV through a stop sign and colliding with a car in Millstone Township, N.J., in June 2007. Passenger Andre Bell later died from his injuries.
A grand jury declined to indict Smith, but he faced five motor vehicle violations and pleaded guilty to reckless driving Tuesday.
Knicks face decision on own free agents
David Lee and Nate Robinson become free agents on Wednesday, and the New York Knicks say they would like to keep both.
The players shouldn't expect too big an offer. Those are reserved for the guys who hit free agency next year.
New York's goal remains to be a major player next summer, and not overspend in 2009.
Lee led the NBA with 65 double-doubles, averaging 16 points and 11.7 boards. Robinson scored 17.2 points per game.
Both are restricted free agents, meaning the Knicks can match an offer they receive.
Around the league
Warriors » Forward Corey Maggette has undergone
Pacers » Indiana made qualifying offers to point guard Jarrett Jack and forward Josh McRoberts , making them restricted free agents.
Spurs » Veteran guard Michael Finley has told the Spurs he plans to return for another season. Finley averaged 9.7 points and 3.3 rebounds.
Suns » Phoenix exercised the second-year team option on the contract of forward Louis Amundson .
Thunder » Guard Damien Wilkins decided not to terminate the player option on his contract.
Timberwolves » Point guard Bobby Brown has exercised his player option for the 2009-10 season.
Clippers » The team extended a qualifying offer to forward Steve Novak , decided not to exercise the team option on guard Alex Acker , and announced that guard Ricky Davis exercised his contract option for 2009-10 and forward Brian Skinner decided not to exercise his option, making him an unrestricted free agent.
