IVERSON SIGNS WITH THE SIXERS

Dust off the No. 3 jersey. Allen Iverson is a Philadelphia 76er again. Sixers president Ed Stefanski announced the signing today on the team's Web site. Iverson is expected to make his debut Monday at home against the Denver Nuggets. The 34 year old Iverson announced his retirement last week after an ill-fated stint with the Memphis Grizzlies. The 10 time All-Star was NBA MVP in 2001 when he led the Sixers to the NBA finals.

"We had, at times, a rocky road with Allen Iverson, but we also had a fantastic run with Allen," Peter Luukko, COO of Comcast-Spectacor, which owns the 76ers and Flyers, told The Associated Press. "The expectations with Allen have changed dramatically. We're not looking for Allen to individually lead this team the way he has in the past."

Iverson was offered a one year, non-guaranteed contract on , according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract talks had not been made public. The Sixers would owe just under $650,000 if they guarantee his contract for the remainder of the season on Jan. 10. Stefanski plans to talk about Iverson's return in a noon teleconference.

- Jason