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Spurs' Stoudamire has marijuana case dismissed
A long-running marijuana possession case against NBA player Damon Stoudamire has been dismissed.

Stoudamire's marijuana case dismissed
A long-running marijuana possession case against NBA player Damon Stoudamire has been dismissed. Stoudamire's Tucson lawyer said Friday all charges have been dismissed with prejudice and cannot be refiled. The misdemeanor possession case took more than 4 1/2 years to conclude, including two appeals to the Arizona Supreme Court.

In the Paint: Lakers' Pau-er play
Damon Stoudamire couldn't get off the bench for the Grizzlies. Can he really help the Spurs? Marques Johnson thinks so.

Spurs turn up defense, defeat Pacers (AP)

Tim Duncan dominated the middle and San Antonio's stingy second-half defense turned a close game into a rout Tuesday night, leading the Spurs to a 116-89 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Duncan had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and backup guard Jacque Vaughn scored 16 points off the bench. Danny Granger led the Pacers with 16 points, not nearly enough to halt Indiana's season-high seven game losing...

Spurs' new addition Stoudamire starts vs. Pacers
Damon Stoudamire, the San Antonio Spurs' newest acquisition, was in the starting lineup Tuesday night at Indiana.

Spurs add veteran PG Stoudamire to backcourt
The San Antonio Spurs bolstered their backcourt Sunday, signing point guard Damon Stoudamire. The addition gives the Spurs another option while Tony Parker nurses a left heel injury. Stoudamire negotiated a buyout with Memphis last week after falling behind two young players in the rotation. Stoudamire has averaged 13.8 points and 6.3 assists in his 13-year career. He averaged 7.3 points and 3.9 assists in 29 games for the Grizzlies this season. His last game was Dec. 30 against the Spurs.

Stoudamire to give Parker-less Spurs another option
Point guard Damon Stoudamire plans to sign with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, giving the defending champions another veteran option while Tony Parker nurses a left heel injury. Stoudamire negotiated a buyout with Memphis earlier this week after falling behind two young players in the rotation. His agent, Aaron Goodwin, said the 34-year-old planned to sign with the Spurs sometime after clearing waivers. The Spurs declined to comment.

PG Stoudamire set to sign with Spurs (AP)
Point guard Damon Stoudamire plans to sign with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, giving the defending champions another veteran option while Tony Parker nurses a left heel injury. Stoudamire negotiated a buyout with Memphis earlier this week after falling behind two young players in the rotation.

Source: Celtics fading from chase for Stoudamire
The Celtics were fading fast Tuesday as a possible next destination for soon-to-be free agent point guard Damon Stoudamire, ESPN.com has learned.



Agent: Spurs to ink Stoudamire
Damon Stoudamire informed the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday that he will be signing with them later this week, according to his agent.

Stoudamire gets buyout; Celtics not only suitor
Damon Stoudamire received a buyout from the Grizzlies, but he may not land in Boston.

Grizzlies waive Stoudamire
-The Memphis Grizzlies waived veteran point guard Damon Stoudamire on Monday and plan to release him if he clears waivers. The move, announced before Monday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks, had been expected for weeks. Stoudamire, a former first-round pick in his 13th season out of Arizona, had been relegated to third-string status behind rookie Mike Conley, the fourth overall pick in last year's draft, and Kyle Lowry in his second year out of Villanova.

Sources: Stoudamire, Grizzlies agree on buyout
Damon Stoudamire and the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday reached terms on a buyout agreement that likely will make him a free agent next week, according to NBA front-office sources.

Grizzlies set to release Stoudamire Monday
The Memphis Grizzlies and point guard Damon Stoudamire have reached a tentative agreement to put him on waivers Monday, and if the veteran is not claimed within 48 hours he will be given his release. A team spokesman confirmed the planned timetable for Stoudamire's release Saturday night. Stoudamire was on the inactive list for the Grizzlies' game against the Los Angeles Clippers, and was not available for comment. Stoudamire was signed by the Grizzlies as a free agent in 2005.

Grizzlies tentatively set to release Stoudamire on Monday
The Memphis Grizzlies and point guard Damon Stoudamire have reached a tentative agreement to put him on waivers Monday, and if the veteran is not claimed within 48 hours he will be given his release. A team spokesman confirmed the planned timetable for Stoudamire's release Saturday night. Stoudamire was on the inactive list for the Grizzlies' game against the Los Angeles Clippers, and was not available for comment. Stoudamire was signed by the Grizzlies as a free agent in 2005.

Stoudamire continues to sit, awaits buyout
Memphis Grizzlies guard Damon Stoudamire was in uniform for a game against the Washington Wizards on Friday night, but he wasn't expected to play. Stoudamire hasn't played since Dec. 30 - 12 straight games - and continues to await the buyout of his contract. As he sat on the bench about 90 minutes before the game, he said there wasn't much to report. "Not as of this hour. I haven't heard anything. It's still the same," Stoudamire said. Stoudamire is owed $4.

Grizzlies' Stoudamire still awaiting contract buyout
Memphis Grizzlies guard Damon Stoudamire was in uniform for a game against the Washington Wizards on Friday night, but he wasn't expected to play.

Grizzlies G Stoudamire awaits buyout (AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Damon Stoudamire was in uniform for a game against the Washington Wizards on Friday night, but he wasn't expected to play. Stoudamire hasn't played since Dec. 30 -- 12 straight games -- and continues to await the buyout of his contract. As he sat on the bench about 90 minutes before the game, he said there wasn't much to report.

Source: Grizz, Stoudamire nearing contract buyout
Damon Stoudamire is close to reaching a buyout agreement with the Grizzlies that would allow the 34-year-old point guard to sign as a free agent with either the Celtics or the Suns, ESPN.com learned Saturday.

Grizzlies G Stoudamire out with flu (AP)
Memphis guard Damon Stoudamire missed Friday night's game between the Grizzlies and New Orleans Hornets because of what team officials said was the flu. Stoudamire had started all of Memphis' previous 18 games, averaging 8.2 points and 4.6 assists, while leading the Grizzlies in field goal percentage (57.1 percent).

Grizzlies snap skid, rout Sonics 125-108 (AP)

Stromile Swift scored a season-high 24 points, Mike Miller added 19 points and seven assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Seattle Supersonics 125-108 on Monday night. Damon Stoudamire had 16 points and seven assists and Hakim Warrick added 16 for the Grizzlies, who stopped a three-game skid. Pau Gasol had 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists and seven blocks, one short of his career-high...

Tentative settlement reached in Stoudamire case
Lawyers for Damon Stoudamire and Pima County have reached an agreement to resolve his long-standing marijuana possession case.

Settlement in Stoudamire pot case
Lawyers for NBA player Damon Stoudamire and Pima County have reached an agreement to resolve his long-standing marijuana possession case. Stoudamire, a former University of Arizona star who now plays for the Memphis Grizzlies, has been fighting misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia since July 2003. He was arrested after a foil packet containing a half-ounce of marijuana allegedly fell from his pants while he was going through security at Tucson's airport.

Agreement reached in Stoudamire pot case (AP)
Lawyers for NBA player Damon Stoudamire and Pima County have reached an agreement to resolve his long-standing marijuana possession case. Stoudamire, a former University of Arizona star who now plays for the Memphis Grizzlies, has been fighting misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia since July 2003.

Damon Stoudamire, G - MEM
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