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MEMPHIS, Tenn. Grizzlies and 10-time all-star Iverson part ways after 3 games
The Allen Iverson experiment with the Memphis Grizzlies is over.
Memphis announced Monday the team has ended its one-year contract with the 10-time All-Star and former league MVP in what it called a mutual agreement. Iverson began an indefinite leave of absence on Nov.7 to deal with a personal issue after playing only three games with the Grizzlies, all in California.
The Grizzlies will waive Iverson but the team had not done that as of Monday night. Few NBA teams had shown interest in the 34-year-old guard before Memphis signed him to a one-year, incentive-laden contract on Sept.10. Associated Press
Elsewhere
CLEVELAND: Center Shaquille O'Neal's shoulder injury is expected to keep him out of Cleveland's game tonight against Golden State. Coach Mike Brown would not say which shoulder was injured.
DALLAS: Center Erick Dampier is rejoining the team, a night after being hospitalized for an unspecified illness before Dallas' game against Detroit.
L.A. LAKERS: A back specialist diagnosed reserve forward Luke Walton with a pinched nerve. Walton is expected to be out at least six weeks.
NEW ORLEANS: Further tests on Chris Paul's ankle show nothing beyond a sprain, but there is no timetable for the star point guard's return.
ORLANDO: Reserve center Marcin Gortat tested positive for the flu and the team's medical staff sent a sample swab from him to health officials to test for swine flu.
UTAH: Point guard Deron Williams plans to play after missing two games to be with his family. He returned to practice after missing time as one of his young daughters went through medical tests for an undisclosed condition.
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