The New York Knicks are free of Stephon Marbury, and the troublesome point guard is free to join a playoff contender.
Marbury was waived Tuesday by the Knicks, ending a turbulent five-year stint during which the former All-Star couldn't lead his hometown team to a playoff victory. The team released a statement saying an agreement between the Knicks and Marbury had been reached, but the team did not disclose financial terms.
Knicks president Donnie Walsh has said the team and Marbury have been trying to work out a buyout.
Walsh's hope was to receive something for Marbury in a trade, but with Marbury's salary of close to $21 million this season and a divisive personality, Walsh knew a deal was improbable.
AROUND THE NBA
San Antonio F Tim Duncan missed the Spurs' game against the Dallas Mavericks with a sore right knee. The Spurs provided no other details in making the announcement shortly before the game. It is the first game Duncan has missed because of injury this season. ... Cleveland Cavaliers G Delonte West was inactive Tuesday night against Memphis, two nights after returning from a 16-game absence with a fractured right wrist. The Cavaliers said West is experiencing general soreness in the wrist, and they want to be cautious. ... The Boston Celtics have signed free agent F Mikki Moore. The team did not disclose terms of the deal.
ELSEWHERE
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby left practice early because of a sore groin, but he is listed as probable for tonight's home game against the New York Islanders. Crosby's groin bothered him a few minutes into the practice and he decided to leave the ice Tuesday. ... Florida's women's golf team finished fourth in the Edwin Watts Kiawah Island Classic in Kiawah Island, S.C. Miami won the event. ... Jacksonville University's women's golf team finished fifth in the JU Classic at Hidden Hill's Country Club. Campbell won the event. ... UF's Melanie Sinclair was named the Southeastern Conference's gymnast of the week.
