Brown, Iverson fined for criticizing official

New York — Allen Iverson and Larry Brown were fined $7,500 each Tuesday by the NBA for criticizing referee Derrick Stafford after the 76ers’ loss to the Lakers this weekend.

Iverson, Philadelphia’s All-Star guard, received two technical fouls and Tyrone Hill received one from Stafford in the third quarter. Kobe Bryant made all three free throws to give the Lakers an 11-point lead in a game they won 106-92 Sunday.

Said Brown: “One of the officials has it personal for some of our players. … He’s been personal with us for a long, long time.”

Blazers suspend Wells

Portland, Ore. — Portland Trail Blazers forward Bonzi Wells was suspended for one game by coach Maurice Cheeks for “conduct considered detrimental to the team.” Wells was suspended for Tuesday night’s game against the SuperSonics in Seattle.

Pistons, Robinson agree

Auburn Hills, Mich. — The Detroit Pistons wanted Clifford Robinson to stick around, so they signed him Tuesday to a contract extension through the 2004-05 season. The guaranteed, $9 million deal includes a team option for a third year.