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Answers few and far between on Allen Iverson's future in Memphis
by Chad Ford Is Allen Iverson's career in Memphis over after just three games? On Saturday, Iverson was granted permission to leave the the Grizzlies to deal with a personal matter, the (Memphis) Commercial Appeal reported and ESPN.com confirmed. The question is, will he be back? ...
Report: Allen Iverson leaves Grizzlies for personal reasosn
Report: Allen Iverson leaves Grizzlies for personal reasosn
sports.espn.go.com — Allen Iverson was granted permission to leave the Memphis Grizzlies to deal with a personal matter, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported on Saturday. (more) Report: Allen Iverson leaves Grizzlies for personal reasosn
Iverson Q&A: Free agency was 'horrible'
Iverson Q&A: Free agency was 'horrible'
sports.yahoo.com — Allen Iverson (notes) had plenty to say during his recent trip to the Bay Area most notably, that he isn’t happy about coming off the bench for the Memphis Grizzlies and his attitude likely won’t change unless or until the Grizzlies start winning. ... (more) Iverson Q&A: Free agency was 'horrible'
Allen Iverson leaves Grizzlies for personal reasons
Allen Iverson leaves Grizzlies for personal reasons
commercialappeal.com — Allen Iverson asked for and was granted permission to leave the Grizzlies to deal with a personal matter, according to an NBA source. (more) Allen Iverson leaves Grizzlies for personal reasons
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Allen Iverson Leaves Grizzlies Leaving Many Questions, Few Answers
FanHouse — ... "Head coach Lionel Hollins said Saturday night that Iverson's departure was "indefinite," Ford wrote on True Hoop. "Owner Michael Heisley said Iverson's absence has nothing to do with his displeasure about his role on the team. " ...

Allen Iverson Leaves Grizzlies Leaving Many Questions, Few Answers
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A.I. A.W.L. From Grizzlies
You Been Blinded - Now in Dazzling HD — The Memphis Grizzlies granted Allen Iverson permission to leave the team indefinitely to deal with a personal matter. Something urgent enough that Grizzlies owner Michael Eisley feels it shouldn’t be reported. Barbershop talk says A.I. wore out his welcome in Memphis. Eisley says he’ll be back but they need to work on his role. Iverson doesn’t want to come off the bench and the Grizzlies don’t want him to start. The team wins that battle but the two sides have to figure out a way to play nice until Dec. 15 when A.I.’s eligible to be traded. Answers few and far between on Allen ...

Sunday Six Pack: Suns go to #1, Kobe goes inside, AI goes home
NBAMate — ONE: Pop Quiz: Who is THE in-form center in the league at the moment? If you answered Dwight Howard, you’d be incorrect. The correct answer is actually Chris Kaman. But who is the second most in-form center at the moment? That would probably be Andrew Bogut. Since looking very rusty in his first two games, the big Aussie has been picking up steam with the Bogomoter (TM) similarly soaring to never-before-seen heights. It all culminated in today’s huge 22 point, 8 rebound, 4 assist effort against the Knicks, which is – get this – his highest points total since April 16th 2008 (as usual, head over to Brew Hoop for the post-game ...

Busted In Memphis : A.I.’s Not Starting, Thus, He’s Departing
Can't Stop The Bleeding — ... Let’s say for instance, that Iverson isn’t going on strike and there’s a legit family/emergency tragedy here.  Doesn’t it benefit both the player and the team to come up with something slightly more detailed given the additional dent to Iverson’s reputation, let alone his plummeting trade value?  ESPN’s Chad Ford claims there’s zero interest around the Association in taking on Iverson. ...

The Bigger Fool: Allen Iverson or Grizzlies Owner?
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ... Memphis owner Michael Heisley is trying to cover-up his colossal mistake by claiming AI left the team for personal reasons, and not because he's upset with his role. Yeah, riiiight. ...

The Iverson Fiasco
Depressed Fan — Allen Iverson requested and was granted an indefinite leave from the Memphis Grizzlies yesterday to deal with personal/family issues. There is now speculation that Iverson's career may be over. Let's use this thread to discuss AI's career after leaving Philly, and the dramatic turn for the worse it took after he was traded from Denver to Detroit last season.

Detroit Pistons win on a Sunday, and sadly that’s news
PistonPowered — ... But until I read Curry’s quote, I had no idea the off-the-court issues went so deep and had such an immediate impact in the team’s play. So, although yesterday’s 88-81 over the Philadelphia 76ers isn’t that big of a deal in and of itself, it made me happy. One Sunday win doesn’t prove the Pistons are partying any less on Saturday nights this year. But it’s a sign they’re not. It’d be nice to know all of last year’s trouble is behind them. (And maybe in front of the Memphis Grizzlies). But I won’t be tricked again. I know I ...

Iverson retiring?
NBA - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports — ... Iverson has let the team know he wants to be spending more time on the floor during games but there just aren't enough minutes in the game to distribute to the aging Iverson. Now he's left the team but the owner Michael Heisley is saying that the absence has nothing to do with the disagreement and it's a totally separate personal matter, according to ESPN. ...

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Daily Links 11/9
CelticsBlog — Herald  Celtics team unimpressed by 7-1 start Ben Wallace powers Pistons over 76ers Globe   Thunder too tough for Magic Some deep thoughts on shot SouthCoast Today    Free Throws: Celtics tired, but at the top eight games in CelticsBlog    Bill Walker Will Return Soon Shelden Williams: Solid Paint Work Telegram   Phoenix proving to be better off without Shaq Celtics 17   Celtics-Nets: Where The Ugly Meets the Beast Happens Red's Army    The Bigger Fool: Allen Iverson or Grizzlies Owner? ...

Monday Afternoon Rockets/NBA Links
The Dream Shake — ... D-Rating: 105.5 (14th) Team B: O-Rating: 108.2 (13th) D-Rating: 100.4 (7th) Here's a hint: both teams will be playing in Dallas on Tuesday. Okay, so it's obviously Dallas and Houston. But here's the odd thing: A is Houston, and B is Dallas. Dallas has been surprisingly good on defense so far this season. Houston has been surprisingly great on offense. What's up with that? ---- The Allen Iverson Experience in Memphis might be over before it even really began. Wow. ---- Sacramento beat Utah by 5 in ...

Great Exercises In NBA-Related Internet Postings 11.8.09
Hardwood Paroxysm — ... Oh, wait, what, you mean the completely selfish ballhog who murders possessions and who refused to come off the bench for a team that made it to the ECF more than half a decade in a row is having trouble with the exact same issue six months later on a terrible team and may be leaving after only three games? Really? God, I can’t believe anyone could see that coming. That’s like ...

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