Posts tagged "Allen Iverson"

NBA Free Agents: Who is Still Left?

As teams scramble to fill out their rosters in preparation for camp Eric Engberg discusses some of the more notable players still on the market and how they could help a NBA team.

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Iverson Not Returning to Sixers

The 76ers announced that Allen Iverson will not be returning to the team and will be given his release. It is time to close the book on what was a rather remarkable career.

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Time for AI to Go

With Allen Iverson taking another leave of absence from the Sixers it is time to move on. He has not brought a lot to the team other than a few more ticket sales and it is time to give the younger guys a chance to develop.

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NBA: Are Things About to Get Interesting in Philly?

Things could start getting interesting in Philadelphia now that Lou Williams is back in the lineup and ready to re-assume his role as the starting point guard. Williams' return coupled with Jrue Holiday starting to play better of late one wonders if there room in Philadelphia for Iverson's ego?

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NBA: Shots From Beyond the Arc

Allen Iverson finally inks a deal with the Sixers. Artest makes a startling admission, or is it really that surprising? Yi Jianlin, Kevin Love, and Blake Griffin inch closer to making their returns to the court.

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NBA: Allen Iverson Talks With Sixers

Is Allen Iverson about to go back to the city that launched his NBA career? On the heels of last week's reports that Iverson was set to retire come reports that he is not retiring just yet and even met with representatives of the Philadelphia 76ers Monday.

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NBA: So, Why Did the Knicks Really Pass on Iverson?

After several days of speculation that the Knicks would offer Allen Iverson a contract they decided to pass. The official line from Donnie Walsh is they do not feel he fits into their current rebuilding structure and they were afraid he would take minutes away from the younger players they are trying to develop.

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NBA: Iverson, Grizzlies Part Ways

It comes as no surprise that the Memphis Grizzlies and Allen Iverson have officially parted ways. The Grizzlies announced Monday evening that they had terminated Iverson's contract and he will be placed on waivers first thing Tuesday morning. Once he clears waivers he will once again become an unrestricted free agent.

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NBA: Stephen Jackson Dealt to Charlotte

ESPN is reporting that the Bobcats have agreed to send Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic to to Golden State in exchange for guard Acie Law and disgruntled swingman Stephen Jackson.

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NBA: Jamaal Tinsley Signs With Memphis

The Memphis Grizzlies continue to add to their collection of misfit toys by signing oft-troubled Jamaal Tinsley to a contract over the weekend. With Tinsley coming on board one begins to wonder if Allen Iverson's days in Memphis are truly over.

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NBA: Iverson Bolts Memphis

It did not take Allen Iverson long to decide playing for the Grizzlies just was not for him. Less than two full weeks into the season Iverson has taken a leave of absence from the team to deal with what is being labeled as a "personal issue".

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NBA: Allen Iverson is Going to Memphis

So Allen Iverson officially became a member of the Memphis Grizzlies today signing a one year $3.5 million deal with the the NBA franchise. There is a saying that quips there is a fine line between genius and insanity and the moves the Memphis Grizzlies have made this summer are certainly walking that tightrope between genius and insanity.

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NFL: Vick Never Ceases to Amaze

It is being reported today that troubled NFL star Michael Vick spent his first night of freedom out on the town at a gentleman's club with none other than Allen Iverson. Now I am not one to say I am morally outraged that he would even consider going to such a place. To each their own if they want to hang out there. Should you not be keeping a low profile for now though? It seems to me that he would want to not attract attention to himself for the wrong reasons.

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NBA: Top Remaining Free Agents

Most of the top names on the market have signed deals for next season but there are still some quality players out there who could still have an impact for some team next season. Here is a look at who is still on the market, what teams are showing an interest, and just where they may end up.

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Where is AI Going?

Allen Iverson is perhaps the biggest name still available on the free agent market and interest in his services seems to be picking up. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that the Clippers are in serious negotiations with Allen Iverson. It has previously been reported that the Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies, and Charlotte Bobcats all have an interest in Iverson. The question remains, however, where will Iverson end up and where should he end up?

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