Archive for July, 2009

Wade makes plea for Iverson

Allen Iverson is working out this week. Just not for any NBA teams. Iverson is in his hometown of Hampton, Va., for a week of public appearances, including a four-day basketball camp that began Wednesday.

Iverson’s chance to lift up Bobcats

Tom Sorensen has been a columnist at The Observer for 20 years and has been at the paper for 25, writing about nearly every sport in the Carolinas.

David Teel: Iverson shows his softer side, but he’s not finished

Allen Iverson answered questions Tuesday the same way he’s played basketball for more than 20 years.

‘Happiness’ means more than money

Following a news conference Tuesday in which he detailed his charity and celebrity events on the Peninsula this week, 10-time NBA all-star Allen Iverson spent a few moments with the Daily Press talking about his basketball future.

76ers’ GM focuses on Andre Miller situation

The main priority for Stefanski is to resolve the case of point guard , the 33-year-old, 10-year pro who has started since coming to the Sixers in the 2006 trade that sent Allen Iverson to the Denver Nuggets.

Curry’s fate with Pistons was no great shock

Jamie Samuelsen can be heard on the morning show on WRIF-FM and blogs for freep.com. His opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the Detroit Free Press nor its writers.

Tight market could limit Iverson’s deal

Heat president Pat Riley has contacted Allen Iverson about joining Miami. Iverson, a former league MVP who has averaged 27.1 points over 13 seasons, might be willing to accept an offer of one or two seasons in what is expected to be a tight market.

Memphis Tigers Name Director Of Basketball Operations

” Eric Sebastian, a 15-year veteran in the NBA’s Denver Nuggets media relations department, has been named Director of Operations for the University of Memphis Tiger basketball program, head coach Josh Pastner announced Wednesday.

Iverson among NBA free agents

For the first time in his professional career, former 76ers wunderkind Allen Iverson faces an uncertain future as NBA free agency goes into full swing today.