Knicks pass on Iverson
The New York Knicks won’t sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future.
Archive for November, 2009
Both Iverson and the Knicks deserve better
It’s painfully clear to everyone but the management of the New York Knicks that there’s only one question to which Allen Iverson remains “The Answer.” That is: “What could be worse than spending 40 years in the NBA wilderness with Isiah Thomas, Larry Brown and Stephon Marbury?” So let’s be clear: Iverson and the Knicks deserve better than what …
Could Allen Iverson Really Come Back To the Denver Nuggets?
Today a report broke about perennial All-Star Allen Iverson looking for a new team, as he’s not yet ready to quit playing the game he loves - NBA basketball.
Nuggets would consider Iverson if injuries took toll
Nuggets guard J.R. Smith tries to score against the Raptors in the first half Tuesday night at the Pepsi Center.
Allen Iverson: Me First, Team Later
Just when you thought the “me first” culture in New York Knicks basketball was changing, post-Isiah Thomas era, THINK AGAIN! Knicks president Donnie Walsh claims his team will at least look into signing the recently-waived guard Allen Iverson.
Grizzlies Lose Allen Iverson, Tinsley to Pick Up the Scraps
Allen Iverson has been on leave for “personal reasons” from the Memphis Grizzlies since November 7. Just a little over a week later, Grizzlies General Manager, Chris Wallace, explained how, “As a result, we will be ending our contractual agreement with Allen, which will allow both parties to move forward.
Roundtable: Iverson’s future, trouble for Cavs, more
Four SI.com writers analyze the latest news and address hot topics from around the NBA each week.
NBA Insider: Iverson on leave for family issue, not to sulk
Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley is insistent that guard Allen Iverson left the team Saturday to return to his home in Atlanta for personal reasons, not because he’s upset about not starting.
80-2 now the best offer: Nuggets 105, Lakers 79
Even champs gets theirs handed to them every once in a while. Forum Blue and Gold’s Kurt Helin reminded folks yesterday that while altitude on the flip side of a back-to-back may not serve as an “excuse” for poor play, it does qualify a legit “explanation. ” And I imagine the travel/air does provide at least a little insight as to what went so …
No apology coming from Iverson
Allen Iverson sees no reason to apologize for a week of barbed comments when his only concern is helping the Memphis Grizzlies win, preferably as a starter.
Day 12 of 170: Iverson Takes a Leave of Absence
Categorized as: Author: Patrick , Fantasy Basketball , Memphis Grizzlies Posted on: November 8th, 2009 Line of the Night : Josh Smith owners have to be happy whenever they see him terrorize the box score like the multi-category monster that hea TMs drafted to be.
Iverson’s attitude just doesn’t cut it any longer
Reportedly, Allen Iverson is contemplating his lot in life and no doubt counting the loot he basically fleeced from the Memphis Grizzlies.
Billups’ free throw lifts Nuggets over Bulls 90-89
CHAUNCEY Billups hit the go-ahead free throw with six-tenths of a second left as the Denver Nuggets beat the Chicago Bulls 90-89 yesterday after a potential winning jumper by Brad Miller was overturned following a lengthy replay review.
Nuggets’ Kenyon Martin eager to return from injury
Tonight is the fifth game of the Nuggets’ road trip, but Kenyon Martin spoke Monday as if it’s the fifth game of a playoff series.
Why Iverson isn’t a Clipper
Yahoo! Sports’ Marc Spears has an interview with Allen Iverson today and also includes this nugget about why Iverson did not sign with the Los Angeles Clippers this summer: A.I. almost a Clipper? Iverson can ponder what might have been when the Grizzlies visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.