Allen Iverson will come off the bench for the Grizzlies to begin the season.

He has missed the entire preseason because of a partially torn left hamstring and hasn't practiced since Oct. 4.

"He hasn't had a chance to perform," coach Lionel Hollins told the Memphis Commercial Appeal. "And when he does come back he'll be way behind with how we're doing things. So when he gets into a game, it'll be limited. That's probably where we'll wind up at the start of the season."

Iverson still hasn't been cleared for contact workouts.