Up next for Lakers: Friday vs. Memphis

Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports: The Allen Iverson saga has taken another turn as the veteran guard asked for and was granted permission to leave the Grizzlies to deal with a personal matter, according to an NBA source. Iverson, 34, met with Griz owner Michael Heisley Friday night following the team’s 114-98 loss to [...]

Sixers legend Nuggets guard Pistons role-player Memphis Grizzlies benchwarmer Allen Iverson doesn’t like warming the bench so much, especially since the team has already put together a terrific three-game losing streak. Who would have thought Iverson to be so outspoken? “The focus is on it because everybody in this whole world knows that I have a [...]

by Matt SteinmetzFiled under: GrizzliesOAKLAND, Calif. -- Four games into the Memphis Grizzlies' season, head coach Lionel Hollins says he's done talking about Allen Iverson. Well, not done all together. But apparently done talking about what Iverson says. Two days ago, Iverson complained about a lack of playing time after he made his Grizzlies' debut in Sacramento, and it was clear...

I am not exactly sure what the personal reason is, but I am trying to find out. It has been a rough go of it for A.I. since joining the Grizzlies. First he hurt his hamstring, then he complained about coming off the bench and now this. It is a sad end to such [...]

by Marcel Mutoni / @marcel_mutoni As long as Allen Iverson is coming off the bench — as he did yet again last night — things are going to be awkward in the Memphis Grizzlies’ locker room. A.I. is of course used to these sort of things, having partaken in his share of battles over the years. Lionel Hollins, though, you should probably feel a little sorry for. He’s more of...

Iverson served in a reserve role Friday night as the Lakers, attempting five shots, making two, and scoring eight points in 21 minutes. Meteor flying too close to the ground. . . .

Allen Iverson: he was the man. Starting from Sixers, a fabulous career had begun. He led them to the Finals all by himself, but sadly, lost. Moving to the Nuggets, he played okay along with Carmelo Anthony, but he wasn't good enough...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...

Shouldn't the Memphis Grizzlies have seen this Allen Iverson train wreck coming?The NBA season is barely two weeks old, and the Memphis Grizzlies already are paying the price for paying The Answer. It didn't take long for Allen Iverson to pick up from where he left off last season, when things ended so badly during the meltdown that was Detroit's season.

Popeye Jones was popped for drunken driving Sunday. While briefly resisting arrested, he did a faceplant into the pavement. We collected a few other memorable athlete mugshots, from left to right: thrilled Jim Courier, groggy Allen Iverson, serial killer/goalie Patrick Roy, and Jones. [Dallas Morning News]

In 1996, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Allen Iverson, a sophomore at Georgetown, with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. Twelve picks later, the Charlotte Hornets selected Kobe Bryant on behalf of Jerry West and the Lakers. They've been linked in

Thanks to the media and the NBA sabotaging his career since the Nuggets were swept in the playoffs by the Lakers in 2008, Allen Iverson left the Memphis Grizzlies today...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...

A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out.C: GQ. Golden State Warriors rookie Stephen Curry(notes) talks/blogs about his NBA debut. PF: With Malice. Sam Smith is crazy if he thinks LBJ-to-LA works whilst Kobe's still...

Chris Kaman has 26 points and nine rebounds. Grizzlies play without Allen Iverson, who leaves the team. Chris Kaman has 26 points and nine rebounds. Grizzlies play without Allen Iverson, who leaves the team.

The Grizzlies outrebounded the Warriors 46-35 but they didn’t play any defense as the Warriors shot 54% from the floor and that did them in last night. Rudy Gay led the way for the Grizzlies last night with 29 points and 8 rebounds. Allen Iverson was very solid off the bench last night [...]