Thursday Bullets
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... Allen Iverson, on Twitter, saying cryptic things about wanting to play for a coach who knows he'll bring it every night. ...

Big NBA News: Feat. Josh Childress (Iverson Going for Memphis?)
Orlando Magic — Hello, and welcome to another edition of Big NBA News. We got some good stuff in for us today so let's go. These are some pretty big rumors and I really do think these are the ones you definitely don't want to miss! Mike Bibby Atlanta Hawks point guard was given some ...

Iverson wants to return to Philly
Sixers Journal — ... back? Nope … not gonna happen … You know that would get people excited. Say what you will about ‘em. Iverson puts fannies in the seats. You know there are rumors on the internet that they are talking!” And why not? This is the city of brotherly love , right? With the Eagles Michael Vick signing it appears that we have become the city of redemption. That final destination for kindred spirits to overcome past transgressions and rekindle past glory. Then there are the tweets on AI’s twitter page yesterday .. “Happy for Mike (Vick)! Thanks be to God and the Philadelphia Eagles! ...

Iverson Talks About Knicks, Heat and Bobcats
The Baseline — At some point this summer, my capacity for Allen Iverson sturm und drang has up and walked out that door in the side of my head. So we'll play this one straight. The trendsetting, league-wrecking, inspirational, offensively adept guard has no team. Rumors had stagnated, and Iverson's prospects for next season had been looking increasingly bleak. He has a Twitter, but it had been dormant for weeks. ...

After a busy week, I'm back with a Roundup
Denver Nuggets — ... - Iverson said this, "If you think that I am just going away-Think again! I am getting ready for the NBA season. Waiting for the call. Charlotte, Miami, NY." via his Twitter account. I love the guy but I don't think Walsh would ever do this, nor would any Knicks fan want him to. ...

Wednesday Bullets
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — Huge thanks to Kevin Arnovitz for some great blogging while I was away. And without further ado: UPDATE: Allen Iverson tweets that he's close to a deal with some team or another. (See last bullet.) The Charlotte Bobcats are, reportedly, moving closer to being sold. We all made a big deal about Michael Jordan being an owner, but his name isn't even mentioned in this article about a possible sale. John Krolik of Cavs the Blog watching Shaquille O'Neal's new show. In the first episode, O'Neal plays football ...

Iverson Says Deal is Close
BallerBlogger.com — Via A.I.’s Twitter: My people just informed me that we are getting close to a deal. I asked them to call me the when its done. I am so ready to know! I have not been this eager with anticipation since the night before the NBA Draft in 96. Then I knew where I was going, now I want to know! I have been blessed to make plenty of money in this league. Now it’s not about the money, its about playing me getting back on the court & playing every game like its my last! ...

AI getting close to a deal?
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog — Yes, according to his Twitter feed. My people just informed me that we are getting close to a deal. I asked them to call me the when its done. I am so ready to know! I have not been this eager with anticipation since the night before the NBA Draft in 96. Then I knew where I was going, now I want to know! It sounds like even he doesn’t know where he’s going. Why are his people keeping him in the dark? So that he won’t spill the beans on Twitter? Chris Sheridan outlines ...

Iverson Tweets: Deal Is 'Getting Close'
The Baseline — Yesterday, Allen Iverson narrowed his search for a team down to the Knicks, Heat and Bobcats. As in, they were interested, not "if I had my way." Today, again on Twitter, he strongly hinted that a deal was in the works. And boy is he pumped about it: My people just informed me that we are getting close to a deal. I asked them to call me the when its done. I am so ready to know! I have not been this eager with anticipation since the night before the NBA Draft in 96. Then I knew where I was going, now I want to know! I have been blessed to make plenty of money in this league. Now ...

Iverson Tweets He Is Down To A Three Team Choice!
Slam Dunk Central — ... Allen Iverson has embraced Twitter to reach out to the fans and the media as he is tweeting that he has narrowed down his choices to three teams. Iverson is a Free Agent after finishing up his contract this past season with the Detroit Pistons. Since Monday A.I. has been tweeting all sorts of information about his mindset. Below you will find some of the “Highlights” of  his texting. ...

Why Steve Nash Hates Shaq
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ... why he now has an executive-producer credit and the compensation that comes with it. What a dick move. I always viewed Shaq as this loveable guy who didn't have enemies. Could it be Kobe Bryant isn't entirely at fault for Shaq's departure from LA? Watch your back LeBron. Around the league, the Magic have signed Jayson Williams. Amare Stoudemire says the odds on him playing in Phoenix after this season are 50-50. And Allen Iverson tweeted that he's close to deal, but the ...

Thursday Bullets
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... today's work. I would also like to see the quality of calories improve both in and out of season. Many guys think, 'Oh, I'll burn it off in the game," which may be true ... but late night, lousy eating takes its toll on the inside and can negatively impact blood pressure, cholesterol levels etc. not to mention adding a few unwanted pounds! Quality performance begins with quality calories. Oh ... and quality sleep." I spent a chunk of my morning sitting around Allen Iverson's Twitter feed as if it were a campfire. After two quick ...

Twitter: Pro Basketball Players / NBA Twitter
N/A — With Nate Robinson tweeting all about his arrest the other night, I thought it would be a good time to collect the Twitter accounts of professional basketball players from around the world.  Don’t forget, if you have a twitter account, to follow Interbasket on Twitter. International NBA ...

Report: Iverson to reunite with Larry Brown in Charlotte
Ball Don't Lie — It's a rumor we've heard all summer long, so take it with a celery salt-rimmed glass of vodka, clamato, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauce, but Dime Magazine's Aron Phillips reports that Allen Iverson has reached an agreement with the Charlotte Bobcats and the deal will become official next week. Generally speaking, the marriage makes sense. Charlotte would add a scorer to a team that was last in the NBA in scoring, as well as popular personality still capable of selling tickets and merchandise for the cash-strapped franchise. Moreover, Iverson would be reunited with ex-Sixers coach Larry ...

Published Reports State Iverson Will Sign Deal This Week With Charlotte!
Slam Dunk Central — ... Last week Iverson posted on his Twitter account that he was on the verge of signing with one of three teams. Iverson texted that the Miami Heat, the New York Knicks and the Charlotte Bobcats were the three teams left in the running. According the latest reports  a source close to the situation confirmed that the two sides worked out the details of a deal and it would be announced officially this week. ...

Wednesday Bullets
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — Just for fun, today I'm building these live, instead of publishing them all at once. Refresh now and again ... Allen Iverson tweets that he has an offer from Memphis.  A transcript of tweets from Michael Beasley's canceled Twitter account. The 2009 FIBA Americas tournament is underway in Puerto Rico. You can watch on ESPN360. (Or if you can't get them there because of your ISP, you can pay to watch on FIBA.com.) Profiles of the teams you'll see playing there. Eurobasket is starting ...

Could There Be A Battle Of The Divas in Memphis? Grizz Make Offer To A.I.
Le Basketbawl — ... The Memphis Grizzlies could end up with the most combustible Frickin locker room in the history of the NBA if their newest plan comes to pass. Free agent guard Allen Iverson took to his Twitter account on Wednesday and has announced that he has been given a contract offer by the Grizzlies. Iverson texted “Well I am about to begin another workout session. Agent informed me that Memphis made us an offer on yesterday. Stay tuned.” ...

Grizzlies Make Offer To Iverson
Slam Dunk Central — ... Allen Iverson was back on his Twitter account on Wednesday with a new little nugget for his followers. Iverson texted “Well I am about to begin another workout session. Agent informed me that Memphis made us an offer on yesterday. Stay tuned.” ...

Thursday Morning Donuts: Praying And Judging
DallasBasketball.com — ... talks. I dunno ... seems like the shootdown leaves a lot of semantic wiggle room. Tim terms it a “rumor.’’ I’m going to say it was more than that … and that because those names were definitely “visited’’ during Marion talks, it makes sense that they’ve been “revisited’’ … and could be again. DONUT 10: Early Wednesday morning, Allen Iverson tweeted a curveball: Well I am about to begin another workout session. Agent informed me that Memphis made us an offer on yesterday. Stay tuned. alleniverson And the Grizz have ...

AI Loves Memphis
David's Memphis Grizzlies Blog — ... Allen Iverson Twitted today that he loves Memphis. Rudy Gay has been silent on this issue. Meanwhile John Hollinger says, with Iverson, we'll be the most selfish ...

Iverson Makes Like A Bird: Tweets About Memphis!
Le Basketbawl — ... offer to the controversial star for a deal that is according to “The Commercial Appeal” for one year and said to be worth $3.5 million plus incentives. The paper is reporting that the Grizzlies have told A.I. that the deal is on the table if we wants to accept it. Thursday the guard who was traded from the Denver Nuggets to the Detroit Pistons last November decided to stir up the pot a little. So once again A.I. let out a couple of proclamations on his Twitter account. ...

Iverson signs with Grizzlies?
Peninsula is Mightier — Iverson signs with Grizzlies? Iverson just sent out this message on his Twitter: alleniverson: I am looking forward to meeting the owner of the Memphis Grizzlies on tomorrow, along with his staff. I want to help them develop a winner. ...

God Chose Memphis
David's Memphis Grizzlies Blog — ... Allen Iverson announced via Twitter: "God Chose Memphis as the place that I will continue my career. I met with Mr. Heinsley, Chris Wallace and my next head coach Lionel Hollins" ...

The Grizzled Optimist: We Have The Answer
3 Shades of Blue — It's official: Allen Iverson is coming to Memphis. Tweets The Answer: God Chose Memphis as the place that I will continue my career. I met with Mr. Heinsley (sp), Chris Wallace and my next head coach Lionel Hollins.I feel that they are committed to developing a winner and I know that I can help them to accomplish that. I feel that I can trust them. So, Grizzlies fans, ready or not . . . here he comes. A lot of pundits are skeptical about this move, as are a lot of fans. But here are a few reasons why this can work . . . and work well. ...

Allen Iverson to Memphis!
SLAM Online — ... The word comes from Iverson’s Twitter account, which broke the news about 33 minutes ago. Ivey started the initial shockwave with this: ...

Sources: Iverson Headed To Memphis
The Same Intensity — ... According to his Twitter feed, Allen Iverson will be joining the Memphis Grizzlies next season. He tweeted early this morning, “God Chose Memphis as the place that I will continue my career.  I met with Mr. Heinsley, Chris Wallace and my next head coach Lionel Hollins.” He later tweeted, “I feel that they are committed to developing a winner and I know that I can help them to accomplish that. I feel that I can trust them.” ...

Iverson: I Am Signing With Memphis
The 3rd String Safety — ... According to Allen Iverson’s Twitter account, the biggest name left on the free agent market has chosen a team. AI had this to say on his account: ...

Signing Allen Iverson Not the Right Answer for Memphis Grizzlies—Or Allen Iverson
Empty the Bench — So this is what Allen Iverson’s career has come to: a sideshow attraction on a floundering franchise that views him as nothing more than a means of selling a few more tickets to a small, generally disinterested fanbase. In just one year, the first-ticket Hall of Famer and longtime NBA fan favorite has first been reduced from a high-scoring perennial All-Star to a coveted expiring contract, then to an unwanted, unrestricted free agent, and finally to leftover late-summer scraps. He’s been treated like an ugly dog hiding under the dinner table begging to lick what’s left on otherwise empty plates. In ...

Allen Iverson signs with Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies — ... Allen Iverson has officially signed with the Memphis Grizzlies. Iverson followed the Kevin Love trend as he announced the news today on his Twitter account. Shortly after Iverson made the announcement, ...

Allen Iverson's Grizzly Liaison
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... Although he's chipper about the whole thing on Twitter today ("I feel that they are committed to developing a winner") it's hard to know how seriously either party is taking the pairing. Didn't Iverson relent to the unpopular kid's overtures as a way to strut his stuff for a short period before getting himself back in the limo with the cool kids? Aren't the Grizzlies relenting to a flawed and aging egocentric hoping to fire up a lackluster fanbase? ...

Allen Iverson is Now with Memphis Grizzlies
JBOMB Basketball Blog — ... I just browsing Twitter and poking guys and gals I know, when I found out from Allen Iverson’s real Twitter account, that he is finally going to Memphis Grizzlies. ...

Iverson heading to Memphis
Sixers Journal —   Allen Iverson (alleniverson) on Twitter says he is heading to Memphis. David Aldridge is reporting it on NBA.com. But this seems to be the new thing. Breaking News on Twitter. ESPN has already added it to their “Breaking news” ticker crawl. “God Chose Memphis as the place that I will continue my career. I met with Mr. Heinsley, Chris Wallace and my next head coach Lionel Hollins” Says AI. So the answer will be in town February 11th. Not a bad scenario for Iverson. It will be the 1st full year for Head coach Lionel Hollins and the Grizzles are rebuilding their team ...

Iverson Tweets It’s Great To Be With The Grizz! Free Agent Signs With Memphis!
Le Basketbawl — ... Allen Iverson is now a member of the Memphis Grizzlies as he informed the Planet via his Twitter account on Wednesday that he has accepted the contract offer from the Memphis Grizzlies. Iverson announced the decision in two text messages Wednesday morning. The first one read “God Chose Memphis as the place that I will continue my career. I met with Mr. Heinsley, Chris Wallace and my next head coach Lionel Hollins.” ...

Allen In Grizzlies-Land! Iverson Signs With Memphis!
Slam Dunk Central — ... Iverson texted via his “Twitter” account Wednesday morning that he will accept the Grizzlies offer which is believed to be for one season at $3.5 million. It is not even in the same area code with the compensation he received last season from the Denver Nuggets and then the Detroit Pistons. The veteran made close to $21 million in a season that saw him traded from the Nuggets to the Pistons in exchange for Chauncey Billups. ...

Allen Iverson to Memphis!
Triviality of Basketball — ... Wow. Can I just leave it at that? Allen Iverson, the face of NBA for nearly a decade, maybe even the face of basketball as a sport, is now saying he’s ready to sign with Memphis. And we’re not talking about the college program. There’s an actual NBA team there, or so Grizzlies GM Chris Wallace continues to tell us. The word comes from Iverson’s Twitter account , which broke the news about 33 minutes ago. Ivey started the initial shockwave with this: God Chose Memphis as the place that I will continue my career. I met with Mr. Heinsley, Chris Wallace and my next head coach ...

Where is Marc Gasol?
David's Memphis Grizzlies Blog — ... I wonder how he's feeling about the fact that the Grizzlies drafted someone who plays his position at #2 instead of his Spanish teammate. I'm sure any concern will be alleviated when the Grizzlies win a championship. ...

Allen Iverson comes to Europe! Sort of…
Ball in Europe - European Basketball Blog — ... to my guy, Iverson never set foot in a gym, didn’t touch a basketball the entire time.” Continues Whitaker: “my friend shared with me Iverson’s apparent lack of dedication to basketball. … [W]e agreed that with training camp right around the corner, it probably didn’t bode well for Iverson. Then the season started, and Allen Iverson led the NBA in scoring at 30.7 ppg while averaging 42.3 minutes per game.” And so, as the monogrammed one himself tweeted, “I’m Out.” Related posts: ...

Allen Iverson's Past Shouldn't Be His Future
Courtside — I'm a 'the glass is half full' kinda guy (especially when we’re talking Mountain Dew), but there isn't much reason to believe this season will go well for Allen Iverson. There are just too many factors lined up against that banged up frame, starting with his new scenery. The playoffs aren't in sight for Memphis no matter how many times AI tweets he's striving for a championship. As the team struggles to even sniff the .500 mark, AI will feel like more floor and less bench for him will equal more wins, and if he's already playing 40 minutes, Lionel Hollins will likely reduce his burn. His old Denver boss, ...

No Answer in New York
The Anetzberger Verdict — As of today, the New York Knickerbockers are no longer pursuing free-agent guard Allen Iverson, ESPN is reporting. The Knicks source told ESPN, "We are definitely not pursuing him anymore,". Iverson officially became a free-agent on Thursday after clearing all waivers. ...

Top NBA Tweets: December 1
The Baseline — With so many active Twitter profiles across the NBA, we're going to take the legwork out of following these players for you, following the best Tweets in the NBA. By the way, you can follow The Baseline on Twitter. Mo Williams: War is like love, it always finds a way. By Bertolt Brecth Cedric Ceballos: @alleniverson its not time to go lil brah Jason Thompson: Watched Phelam 123 n Armagedon. I always watch Armagedon ...