It is official, point guard Allen Iverson is heading to Turkey. The eleven-time NBA all-star signed to a two-year deal worth $4 million with the Turkish pro basketball team, the Besiktas. Yahoo! Sports first reported this.

Iverson is expected to report to the team by next week or so.

The contract allows Iverson to opt out of his first year, but it didn't show anything about an escape-clause to the NBA, however.

Besiktas' board member, Seref Yalcin, may travel to the United States to discuss to Iverson what situation he is in and help with the deal that is in place with the team.

He will discuss a long range of details with Iverson. This also means about moving to Turkey along with his family. Yalcin said that he will also talk about schools for Iverson's children in Istanbul.

"I think this transfer will take place," Yalcin said.

It's sad to see that no NBA team had took interest in him. It actually completely surprises me, somewhat. But I wish him all the best with the Besiktas.

New Jersey Nets Help Out

The New Jersey Nets have donated an amount of $75,000 to the Eric LeGrand fund, according to the Associated Press. LeGrand was a Rutgers' lineman who got injured during a game, later pronounced paralyzed.

"We just wanted to find a way to show our support," point guard Devin Harris said. "The athletic community is a very tight-knit group, and what happened to Eric is something that affects all athletes at every level. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family."

Heat Trim Roster to 15

The Miami Heat have reportedly trimmed their roster down to the maximum limit of 15 players. They cut two players, which were Da'Sean Butler and Patrick Beverley.

Butler, who was estimated become a top-ten draft-pick before his injury, was a second round pick. He torn his ACL in a game with West Virginia. He averaged 6.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and three assists in six pre-season games with the Heat.

I really wouldn't be surprised at all if any of these two get called up by any of the NBA teams this season. I can see the San Antonio Spurs taking a shot at one of these players, due to that they have 14 players on the roster so far. They could add one more, possibly getting a steal.

Personally, I thought Butler would at least stay. I rather have Joel Anthony getting cut. Butler staying and Anthony getting cut would have been a lot better. As I heard from a bunch of other Heat fans, they wanted the same thing. Many aren't a fan of the big man.

NBA Rumors and Quick News

• According to the New York Post, Wilson Chandler could get an extension with the New York Knicks.
• Carlos Arroyo will start at point guard for the Miami Heat in the team's first regular season, which will be against the Boston Celtics.
• Stephen Curry will be available for the Golden State Warriors' season opener.
• Fran Vasquez, the Orlando Magic's 2005 draft pick, could finally sign with the team for the 2011-12 season.
• Chris Paul will wear a knee brace for the New Orleans Hornets' season opener.
• Keith Bogans could start over Ronnie Brewer with the Chicago Bulls.
• Tracy McGrady has been impressing lately with the Detroit Pistons, according to the Detroit Free Press.
• Antwan Jamison is to start for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
• The New York Knicks waived Patrick Ewing Jr., who is the son of the Knicks' legend. Sad to see that happen. Really wanted him to make it.

According to the Associated Press, the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to trade point guard Jerryd Bayless to the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for a conditional future first-round draft pick. The Blazers did this to create extra room and salary cap space on the roster.

Bayless has showed some shining moments with the Blazers in his past two seasons, but has been struggling as of late. The third-year point guard will now be entering New Orleans, playing with fellow point guard Chris Paul. With Darren Collison gone, the Hornets could use a nice, valuable back-up at the point guard position, and general manager Dell Demps helped make that happen.

The Hornets brought in Willie Green via trade to help out Marcus Thornton and Paul. However, New Orleans have been highly interested in Bayless. Bringing in the young, hopefully-soon-to-breakout star will also help bring up attendance with Hornets. Since Hurricane Katrina, the Hornets have struggled to bring in high attendances for each of the 41 home games each season. Bringing in Bayless will help spark that up, considering that the NBA may start contraction with teams.

The Blazers now have 16 players left on the roster and need to get rid of one in order to get by the Monday deadline.

The Blazers recently signed Fabricio Oberto, who will help out with the center position. With injuries suffering to Greg Oden and Joel Pryzbilla lately, the Blazers need to use Oberto, as well as LaMarcus Aldridge and Dante Cunningham at center. Currently, aging-veteran Marcus Camby is the only fully-healthy center available for the Blazers.

Paul is recovering from an injury. He has a lot of high hopes for this season. When Paul needs a break during the games, Bayless will be the huge spark coming off the bench. He could be the potential sixth man New Orleans need.

Meanwhile for the Blazers, they may waive Pendergraph if they can't trade him by Monday. According to Oregonian, Patrick Mills will make the roster over Pendergraph.

Both teams have pretty much helped from this acquisition. Best of luck to both for the season.