The Memphis Grizzlies announced yesterday that the strained one-year contract with 10-time All-Star and former league MVP Allen Iverson has ended after he played only three games. After the AP quoted owner Michael Heisley last week saying the team would "gladly" trade Iverson if a better prospect came along, The Grizzlies insist Iverson's departure is a mutual decision. He officially began an indefinite leave of absence on Nov. 7 to deal with "a personal issue".

General Manager chris Wallace released a statement saying, “Because of personal matters that forced him to leave the team on November 7, Allen will step away from the game at this time, allowing him to focus on those matters. As a result, we will be ending our contractual agreement with Allen, which will allow both parties to move forward. We wish Allen the best.”

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Denyce Lawton calls out Melyssa Ford as a lying, man-stealing ho

You might have to zoom in to read this Twitter mess.

Actress and Hollywood makeup artist Denyce Lawton and erstwhile video chick and calendar babe Melyssa Ford had a Twitter Tiff (I trademarked that phrase!). The frenemies went at it last month on Twitter about their *ahem* work ethic, various qualifications, and who loves Jesus the most.

Who are these women you say? Well, Melyssa Ford has been in a number of videos including Jay-Z's "Big Pimping", Mystikal's "Shake Ya Ass", and Sisqo's "Thong Song Remix." Miss Lawton has also been in a number of videos (but not as many as Melyssa a.k.a. Jessica Rabbit). Denyce has appeared in "Rockstar" by N.E.R.D., "One Mic" by Nas, "Anything" by Jaheim, and "Peaches and Cream" by 112. (Ford also did a 112 video. Are you seeing a theme here?)

On a side note, Melyssa's press info says she just turned 33. Just like with Beyonce's age, I'm going to have to say there.is.just.no.way. Don't get me wrong, like Vivica Fox, Melyssa looks absolutely fantastic. I just think one of those 3's should be a 4 and I'm not talking about the second one. I heard she was in her 30's like 10 years ago. Does anyone else know anything about this? No hate at all, I'm just saying. Claim your age whatever it is.

Anyhow, in the tweets above, Melyssa and Denyce were compared, with Denyce being called an "actress" because she lists TYLER PERRY'S House of Payne and Soul Plane as credits. The point is, both of them are just trying to get their piece. Why can't we all just get along?