Bad blood boils as Marbury told to stay away

NEW YORK: Estranged New York Knicks' guard Stephon Marbury was told on Monday to stay away from the team after talks on a possible buyout of his $21 million contract failed to produce a settlement.

"After meeting with Stephon and his representative this afternoon, we have directed Stephon not to participate in practice or attend games until further notice," Knicks' president Donnie Walsh said in a statement.

"We want to continue to meet with him to discuss a long-term resolution."