Stephon Marbury did not get the divorce he wants, but he and the New York Knicks agreed to a separation.
Marbury was ordered Monday to stay away from the Knicks while the team looks for a solution to its $21 million problem - one that has lingered since the preseason and exploded last week when the team suspended him for refusing to play and he retaliated with a series of inflammatory remarks about coach Mike D'Antoni. Marbury's future was ''not resolved'' during a meeting with team president Donnie Walsh at the Knicks' practice facility, according to the players' association attorney representing him. The sides will continue to talk, but Marbury won't be around in the meantime.
''After meeting with Stephon and his representative this afternoon, we have directed Stephon not to participate in practice or attend games until further notice,'' Walsh said in a statement. ''We want to continue to meet with him to discuss a long-term resolution.''
McGrady out at least a week
Rockets star Tracy McGrady is expected to be out at least a week and his playing time will be restricted when he returns while he struggles with soreness in his left knee stemming from offseason surgery.
The Rockets also will be without Brent Barry for a while as he recovers from a small muscle tear in his right leg. Barry has missed the last two games and will rest for two weeks before returning to practice.
Minnesota's Brewer out for season
Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Corey Brewer will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right knee. The team's defensive specialist tore the anterior cruciate ligament in Saturday's loss to Denver, the team said in a news release.
- The Associated Press
