Aug. 7: Ending weeks of speculation about a possible trade, 76ers general manager Billy King announces that Allen Iverson will likely remain with the team.

Oct. 2: At Sixers media day, Iverson responds to criticism over derogatory lyrics on his unreleased rap album.

Oct. 11: Citing fatigue from his tour as an assistant with the 2000 U.S. Olympic basketball team, Sixers coach Larry Brown opts to miss a trip to Mexico City for a preseason game against the Washington Wizards.

Oct. 12: Iverson meets with NBA commissioner David Stern, who admonishes the Sixers star for his CD's content.

Oct. 22: First-round draft choice Speedy Claxton suffers a knee injury in a preseason game against Utah. Claxton suffers a torn anterior cruciate ligament, sidelining him for the season.

Oct. 28: The Sixers sign journeyman guard Vernon Maxwell.

Oct. 31: The Sixers manhandle the New York Knicks in the season opener, 101-72.

Nov. 1: In their home opener against Toronto, the Sixers prevail, 104-98.

Nov. 3: Behind 29 points from Iverson and 14 points and 17 rebounds from center Theo Ratliff, the Sixers win at Orlando, 87-80.

Nov. 4: With 3.4 seconds remaining, Eric Snow strips the ball from Heat guard Tim Hardaway, clinching an 84-82 win at Miami.

Nov. 8: Iverson scores 20 points in a 103-94 home win over Detroit.

Nov. 9: Aaron McKie's jumper with 48 seconds remaining pushes the Sixers past the host Minnesota Timberwolves, 84-82.

Nov. 11: Snow's 25 points lead the Sixers past the visiting Boston Celtics, 85-83.

Nov. 15: George Lynch scores 23 points and Iverson has 22 in a 107-98 defeat of Cleveland at the First Union Center.

Nov. 17: The Sixers beat Miami, 94-73, to establish the best start in franchise history (9-0).

Nov. 20: A 114-90 win at Boston takes the Sixers to 10-0 for the season.

Nov. 22: The Sixers' streak ends at Charlotte in an 88-73 defeat.

Dec. 4: Brown is named NBA coach of the month for November.