allen iverson

Allen Iverson is contemplating retirement if he doesn't rejoin the Grizzlies, according to a source with knowledge of the veteran guard's situation. Iverson left the team Saturday after receiving permission from Griz owner Michael Heisley to deal with a personal matter. The stress associated with a family issue plus Iverson's frustration over playing a reserve [...]

Have you stopped for a moment to watch this train wreck in Memphis? Just three games into his Grizzlies career, Allen Iverson is already bitching about not being a starter. 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 [...]

Allen Iverson tweeted that he's got a deal… and he's going to Memphis. “God Chose Memphis as the place that I will continue my career.” So does God hate Allen Iverson for making the crappy Grizzlies the only team that would sign him?  Or does he hate the people of Memphis for not only saddling [...]

The Hoop Doctors has a great debate going on right now on the site.  Since the NBA… at least as a brand name (explanation on the site)… turns 60 this year, which 10 players should be added to the "50 Greatest Players" list. Here's the original list.  Now… you CAN'T pull anyone off the list.  [...]

So Forbes put up a poll about the most hated people in sports.  Here's a look at the list: Michael Vick Manny Ramirez Alex Rodriguez Terrell Owens Kobe Bryant Allen Iverson Isiah Thomas Stephon Marbury Nick Saban John McEnroe Funny.. there are no Celtics on that list.  Just look at this list for a second.  [...]

"The 8th Seed" is a monthly podcast that was born from the Blogs with Balls conference.  I know I've said it before, but it's something I'm really proud and happy to be a part of. One of the really cool things is the rotating host concept… so everyone gets a shot at it.  It was [...]

Every once in a while, the worst franchise in all of sports… the Clippers… tease their fans with a decent squad.  This might be one of those years.  First, most people will say they got the only "lock" of the draft in Blake Griffin.  He showed why people think that last night by dropping 27 [...]

At one time, Allen Iverson was the most explosive player in the NBA. Now, he's having a hard time finding a team. The problem? A me-first attitude. Rather than seek a short-term, small money contract with a contending team, the 34-year old Iverson wants to go to a place where he can start and get [...]