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AP Photo SCA103, SCA102 By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) Allen Iverson sees no reason to apologize for a week of barbed comments when his only concern is helping the Memphis Grizzlies win, preferably from the starting lineup.

Standing before his Staples Center locker with bemused frustration on his face Friday night, Iverson downplayed the various controversies caused by his comments during a tumultuous first week in a Memphis uniform.

Iverson returned from a torn right hamstring on Monday and immediately said he didn't like coming off the bench. He also insists nobody told him the Grizzlies were in rebuilding mode after a 24-58 season.

Coach Lionel Hollins says he has no problem with Iverson's pointed words, and he doesn't intend to have a special chat with the 10-time All-Star.

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