Michael Heisley

Iverson close to deal with the Knicks

The New York Knicks' pursuit of free agent Allen Iverson has gone from longshot to even money in 48 hours, with several league sources indicating they believed Iverson would agree to a deal with the Knicks no later than the...

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Johnson leads way as Hawks rally past Blazers for fifth straight win

ATLANTA (AP) Joe Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks feel they can beat anyone right now, even the NBA's top teams. Johnson scored eight of his 35 points in overtime and the Hawks solved Portland's defense in time to beat the Trail...

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Grizzlies, Iverson part ways after 3 games

The Allen Iverson experiment with the Memphis Grizzlies is over. The Memphis Grizzlies announced Monday that the team has ended its one-year contract with the 10-time all-star and former league MVP by mutual agreement. Iverson...

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Memphis Grizzlies sign free agent point guard Jamaal Tinsley

signed free agent point guard Jamaal Tinsley. Tinsley missed all of last season and much of 2007-08. The Indiana Pacers waived the 6-foot-3 point guard in July, and he became a free agent after clearing waivers. "We are pleased...

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Jeff Pearlman: Athletes like Allen Iverson ill-prepared for life after celebrity

I spoke with Roscoe Word the other day. A standout defensive back at Jackson State in the early 1970s, Word spent his boyhood in Pine Bluff, Ark., dreaming of one day starring in the National Football League. When he was...

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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. He then pouted when the Nuggets jettisoned Iverson to Detroit in exchange for Chauncey...

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Blazers knock off Grizzlies; Thabeet breaks jaw

MEMPHIS, Tenn.(AP) Brandon Roy scored 20 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 16 points and 12 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers won their third straight with a 93-79 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.

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SPORTS WIRE: Wade's 41 help Heat soar to 6-1

Dwyane Wade scored 41 points and the Miami Heat remained in first place in the Southeast Division by holding off the Washington Wizards 90-76 on Tuesday night. It's the second time Wade has topped 40 this season, both against...

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NBA | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for leukemia

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia, and the basketball legend said his prognosis is encouraging. Video | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for rare form of leukemia NEW YORK — Kareem...

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Iverson not around as Grizzlies return home

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Former all-star guard Allen Iverson wasn't around Tuesday night as the Memphis Grizzlies returned home after a disappointing 0-5 road trip to face the Portland Trail Blazers. Memphis coach Lionel Hollins...

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