Shaquille O'Neal stalking case delayed again

ATLANTA --A stalking case brought by an Atlanta woman against NBA star Shaquille O'Neal has been delayed again.

The case was supposed to be heard Thursday. A Fulton County, Ga., judge issued a continuance on Wednesday, postponing the hearing until Nov. 13. The delay is causing speculation that a deal to avoid a trial may be in the works.

Alexis Miller, a 23-year-old hip-hop artist who goes by the name Maryjane, has accused the Phoenix Suns center of stalking her.

Miller says O'Neal sent her threatening e-mails, harassed her by phone and said he would ruin her career after she broke off a relationship with him in July.

A restraining order is in place to keep O'Neal from coming within 200 yards of Miller or her 19-month-old son.