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okay....I'll humor you. What is your "source"?
is what I'm hearing. Should be official by tonight.
Bibby + Williamson + small contract (either Garcia or Douby)
You heard it here first, ladies and pimps.
okay....I'll humor you. What is your "source"?
I won't tell you my source, but when you see this come to pass in several hours you will trust my reporting just a little bit more next time.
What a bad trade. No draft picks?
Bibby + scrubs for AI?????
I don't beleive AI's value has dropped so much
Yeah, I can't believe the Sixers didn't get a first-rounder.
Bonzi must be slapping himself.
AI + Artest + Bonzi = Balla Greatness.
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercu...s/16210804.htm
For the Sixers, it's all about who'll they get for Iverson
By Stephen A. Smith
The Philadelphia Inquirer
(MCT)
Here's what we know: Allen Iverson is gone.
Here's what we care about: Whatever the 76ers are going to get for him.
Here's what we'll hear: "It's his fault! It's their fault!" Coming from both sides.
Perhaps we'll care in the days and weeks to come.
Just as long as it doesn't matter now.
Today, the primary concern should be preventing Iverson from becoming Charles Barkley, Part II, making sure the Sixers don't let go of their latest mercurial star for a bag of cheap beans thrown in the trash after Thanksgiving.
As Iverson's departure from Philadelphia appears con uously imminent, with nary an attempt at denial coming from the Sixers, there will be plenty of time to dissect this franchise soon enough.
We'll all ponder one day what life would be like for the Sixers right now if they had traded Iverson years ago when former coach Larry Brown insisted it was best for the franchise. We'll wonder what would have become of the coaching careers of Randy Ayers, Chris Ford, Jim O'Brien or even Mo Cheeks if they were faced with the challenge of coaching someone else instead of Iverson.
Questionable decisions by Billy King, the Sixers' president and general manager, will come into focus, as will that of team chairman, Ed Snider, who some - not me, though - believe should fire himself. But none of that matters now.
What matters is that at least nine teams from the Eastern Conference all called the Sixers yesterday. What matters is that Dallas, Chicago and the Clippers all have potential deals the Sixers should want.
King's imagination can capitalize on potential deals with Minnesota, Boston, Denver, Sacramento or Golden State if any of those teams are willing to play ball. His knack for politics might even position him to pull off a heist with Chicago or Dallas. And, perhaps, the biggest plus of all is that King and the Sixers are no longer concerned with the 6-foot guard out of Georgetown who said, "As hard as it may be to admit, a change may be the best thing for everyone."
Said one Sixers source: "There was a time when Billy (King) cared about sending Iverson to a contender, just out of gra ude for all he's meant to this franchise. That time has passed. He ain't thinking about A.I. anymore. At least not on that level."
With that in mind, knowing the Sixers are in search of youth and feasibly sensitive contracts, here's the lowdown:
Bulls: The Bulls could send the expiring contracts of forwards P.J. Brown and Michael Sweetney, with guard Ben Gordon and a first-round pick to Philly for Iverson. Their brass will meet today, but appear unlikely to make such a move.
Dallas: The Mavs could send the expiring contracts of Jerry Stackhouse and Austin Croshere, along with point guard Devin Harris. Problem? Owner Mark Cuban loves Harris and doesn't want any debate as to whether it will be Dirk Nowitzki's team or not.
Boston: Coach Doc Rivers is willing to surrender anyone other than Paul Pierce for Iverson. That includes Gerald Green, Sebastian Telfair and forward Al Jefferson, if necessary. But Danny Ainge is running the show, and it's unclear what he'll be willing to do. Plus, Wally Sczcerbiak or Theo Ratliff would have to come to Philly in order to make a deal work.
Golden State: Mike Dunleavy Jr., Troy Murphy or Jason Richardson would have to come to Philly to make a deal happen, but the Sixers would love to get their hands on Monta Ellis, who is loved. The Warriors say they're not about to part ways with Ellis, but everyone talks that nonsense before a deal gets done.
Timberwolves: They barely have anything the Sixers want, outside of Villanova product Randy Foye. And Minnesota swears they're not about to let him go. We'll see.
Clippers: The Sixers shouldn't even talk to them unless they're willing to part ways with Corey Maggette and Shaun Livingston, which the Clips are not willing to do.
Grizzlies: Eddie Jones' expiring contract is about the only asset the Grizzlies have to offer. And Mike Fratello's toupee will fall off trying to coach Iverson.
Kings: Mike Bibby is owed $28 million over the final two years of his contract, but rumors have swirled he could elect to opt-out. Plus, Ron Artest loves Iverson. A long shot, of course. But you never know with the Kings' owners, the Maloof brothers.
Of course, there's always the possibility of multi-team deals, or a remote possibility that Iverson could be bought out of his contract. But that's venturing into the absurd, specificially for a franchise with a few employees holding on by the skin of their teeth.
In time, we'll know where Iverson's going and what the Sixers have gotten for him.
Save the hostility for then. Not now.
There seem to be 2 final holdups 1.the 3rd contract (Douby or Garcia) and 2. The Bobcats made a late call and mentioned Gerald Wallace/Sean May, but the Bobcats call got Philly interested in Raymond Felton who the Bobcats have said they are unwilling to part with but haven't closed the door on negotiations. Either way, the deadline as laid out by Phiully ownership is nearing and they're gonna take the Kings deal if the Bobcats don't sweeten the pot quickly with Felton.
Why so many players involved? Two would do it.Bibby + Williamson + small contract (either Garcia or Douby)
Iverson and Artest together- wonder how that will work out?
That thought is scaring me and I don't think it will take long to manifest.
One thing for sure is it won't help Musselman's drinking problem.
Wow, that's a really bad rap album waiting to happen.
I got $20 on artest...
That sounds like it would get interesting in a hurry. Please, oh please, God let the next move the Maloofs make after this to trade for Stephen Jackson.
Wow, that would be a pretty interesting trade. AI+Artest...hmmm....
with such good quality weed in Sacramento? they will get along fine.
I just got off the phone with Wes.....
Looks like the deal is going to happen...
Clippers do not want to give up Livingston....
Golden State does not want to give up on Ellis (stud)...
Mavericks never really into it....
Bobcats are making a late push...but there is conflict between Jordan and Bickerstaff...
Laters Haters
Exactly -- I don't believe anything I read about the NBA until I get Jonathan's always correct, insider information.
The city of Philadelphia is in mourning.
If the Sac rumors are true, the SA E-N shows itself again to be on the cutting edge of NBA journalism.
Because Iverson deserves this. He deserves to go down in history as the Terrell Owens or Jeff George of his sport, someone whose immense physical gifts were never enough to make him or those around him happy. Iverson is among the most talented losers of all time.
Mike Bibby and Henry Bibby reunion?
Damn, they cleared out A.I.'s locker and name plate today.
Damn. And I thought I was a Brown Hatah...If Iverson were a coach, which would give him the freedom to change addresses on a whim, he'd be Larry Brown, the restless and selfish head case who goes from team to team like a locust, getting what he can in terms of money and adulation and then moving on to the next town, leaving behind an emotionally empty husk.
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