Allen Iverson has requested a trade from the 6ers

[cmh6476 1,023]

you also heard that here first

[Jessy 0]

you also heard that here first

 

I read it somewhere else. Nice try, though.

[MDC 7,317]

They should've traded him at least three seasons ago.

[teejay booker 0]

I think he's good as gone. Ed Snider just said that Iverson "probably played his last game in a Sixers uniform" and that when he talks to Iverson he will "wish him good luck in the future." The question now becomes: Where is he going? Iverson wants to go to Minnesota (per ESPN). I think a trade for him would have to be something like Foye, James/McCants and a draft pick. Does that seem about right?

[BMoney 0]

I think he's good as gone. Ed Snider just said that Iverson "probably played his last game in a Sixers uniform" and that when he talks to Iverson he will "wish him good luck in the future." The question now becomes: Where is he going? Iverson wants to go to Minnesota (per ESPN). I think a trade for him would have to be something like Foye, James/McCants and a draft pick. Does that seem about right?

 

 

lake minnetonka sex boat rides hosted by ai......yeah, hes going there...

 

he can get his ride home from the arena and get his jerk on with eddy curry..

[Rybo5 0]

Iverson wants to go to Minnesota (per ESPN).

 

Actually from what I've been reading on other message boards, this isn't true. Apparently Jim Gray was talking to an imposter over his cell phone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm actually serious.

[teejay booker 0]

Actually from what I've been reading on other message boards, this isn't true. Apparently Jim Gray was talking to an imposter over his cell phone.

I'm actually serious.

 

Yeh I just heard that, too. How exactly does that happen?

[Byars41 0]

it looks like its over for AI in Philly

 

POUR SOME OUT

 

the 76ers should have traded him long ago when they had leverage and AI was younger. this is just going to be a disaster.

 

say what you want about AI but what can not be argued is how immensly talented he is and how much heart he has. he gives 100% on the court. i've never seen a guy that plays as hard as he does get such a bad rep. i'd take him on my team any day, it'll be a sad sad day in philly sports when he is gone. i just hope the 76ers get something half decent for him and that AI gets a shot to play for a title. the guy has more than earned that.

[Vic_Rattlehead 0]

I'd rather see MN trade garnett away and get some young talent than match him with AI. Sure, they'd make the playoffs for a couple years, but I can't imagine they'd bring a title here.

[Mephisto 15]

And apparently has been traded.

 

Deactivated again tonight... shouldn't be long now. The end of a very tumultuous era. Let the rebuilding, which should have been done eons ago... begin.

[Rybo5 0]

And apparently has been traded.

 

Deactivated again tonight... shouldn't be long now. The end of a very tumultuous era. Let the rebuilding, which should have been done eons ago... begin.

 

Unfortunately Billy King is still here. Hold me.

[Recliner Pilot 61]

As long as he doesn't end up in Dallas I don't give a rip.

[MDC 7,317]

it looks like its over for AI in Philly

 

POUR SOME OUT

 

the 76ers should have traded him long ago when they had leverage and AI was younger. this is just going to be a disaster.

 

say what you want about AI but what can not be argued is how immensly talented he is and how much heart he has. he gives 100% on the court. i've never seen a guy that plays as hard as he does get such a bad rep. i'd take him on my team any day, it'll be a sad sad day in philly sports when he is gone. i just hope the 76ers get something half decent for him and that AI gets a shot to play for a title. the guy has more than earned that.

 

Iverson gives his all on the court but there's more to being a pro than just showing up for gametime. He's been a poor leader and a terrible example for his teammates for years. It's no coincidence that Iverson has never made a single player better in his entire tenure in Philadelphia. Every offseason he says all the right things, and then it's the same old bullsh1t.

 

I'll miss watching Iverson play but they should've traded him years ago. If the Sixers can get a few good young players and/or draft picks for AI they should pull the trigger. He's never going to change and he's not getting any younger.

[pingpong 0]

And apparently has been traded.

 

Deactivated again tonight... shouldn't be long now. The end of a very tumultuous era. Let the rebuilding, which should have been done eons ago... begin.

Here is what I don't unnerstand. Billy King is rumored to be gone at the end of the year. Why not dump King now, and bring in a guy that is accountable for what he gets in the Iverson deal. Wouldn't that guy try for the better deal?

[Byars41 0]

Iverson gives his all on the court but there's more to being a pro than just showing up for gametime. He's been a poor leader and a terrible example for his teammates for years. It's no coincidence that Iverson has never made a single player better in his entire tenure in Philadelphia. Every offseason he says all the right things, and then it's the same old bullsh1t.

 

I'll miss watching Iverson play but they should've traded him years ago. If the Sixers can get a few good young players and/or draft picks for AI they should pull the trigger. He's never going to change and he's not getting any younger.

 

 

they put themselves in a terrible position here. they destroyed any kind of trade leverage they may have had with this "deactivation" stunt. real classy and real smart by the 76ers. and of course they waited too many years to deal him. his age only devalues him. the 76ers botched this thing badly.

 

the only hope is they keep losing so they can draft Oden. only Memphis has a worse record so there is hope. ideally they'd land a young guy and some stiffs with expiring contracts. are Andrew Lang, Tim Perry, and Jeff Hornecek available?

[phillybear 366]

Brad Daugherty and Moses Malone. Charles Barkley.

 

Every time a star is traded in a blockbuster, the Sixers end up with sh!t.

[GhostofMeanMachine99 1]

Iverson gives his all on the court but there's more to being a pro than just showing up for gametime. He's been a poor leader and a terrible example for his teammates for years. It's no coincidence that Iverson has never made a single player better in his entire tenure in Philadelphia. Every offseason he says all the right things, and then it's the same old bullsh1t.

 

I'll miss watching Iverson play but they should've traded him years ago. If the Sixers can get a few good young players and/or draft picks for AI they should pull the trigger. He's never going to change and he's not getting any younger.

 

Well said. I loved watching AI play, but I love the Sixers more.

 

They're not better without him, but they play better when he's not there. That alone should tell Billy King that AI's gotta go.

[teejay booker 0]

It was just reported on Sports Center that Indiana and Denver are at the top of the list for trade possibilities. They didn't give specifics about Denver, but they mentioned Tinsley, Daniels, and "other parts" from the Pacers. Not sure what the "other parts" means. It's quite obvious the Sixers aren't getting near the value they were offered this summer, but put themselves in a situation where they had to trade him. Snider played this whole situation like a retard by admitting on national television that Iverson had most likely played his last game with the Sixers. Best thing that can happen at this point is to get a serviceable PG (Tinsley) and another SF (Daniels) who is basically irrelevant. They are spearheading the Greg Oden sweepstakes.

[KSB2424 3,148]

It was just reported on Sports Center that Indiana and Denver are at the top of the list for trade possibilities. They didn't give specifics about Denver, but they mentioned Tinsley, Daniels, and "other parts" from the Pacers. Not sure what the "other parts" means. It's quite obvious the Sixers aren't getting near the value they were offered this summer, but put themselves in a situation where they had to trade him. Snider played this whole situation like a retard by admitting on national television that Iverson had most likely played his last game with the Sixers. Best thing that can happen at this point is to get a serviceable PG (Tinsley) and another SF (Daniels) who is basically irrelevant. They are spearheading the Greg Oden sweepstakes.

 

I don't think Philly cares as much about getting equal value on players for A.I. as they do getting players with expiring contracts so they can get well under the cap.

[Byars41 0]

they should wait as long as it takes to get the right offer - expiring contracts and young talent. no need to rush. keep AI deactivated and keep losing. all that does is help their chances in the lottery for Oden. plus and waiting all the way until the trade deadline, will probably land them better offers.

 

worst case scenario they get decent guys who don't really help for the long term future and don't give much cap relief but end up winning them some games this year. better off losing and winning the lottery.

[GhostofMeanMachine99 1]

I don't think Philly cares as much about getting equal value on players for A.I. as they do getting players with expiring contracts so they can get well under the cap.

 

There is a slight problem to your theory and that is they're way over the cap now, and by trading AI for expiring contracts, even after this year, they'll be capped out. They've been over the luxury cap for awhile now, and it hasn't been a big deal b/c AI puts butts in the seats. That will go away once he does. Couple that with the fact that Iguodala's contract is up after this year, and poof, they're no where near starting over.

 

The best thing they can do is trade AI for a young player or a draft pick (along with some expiring contracts), trade Iguodala (for a young point guard or draft pick), let Cheeks build the team around Webber, maximize Webber, then trade his azz at the trade deadline for some expiring contracts.

 

They're focked for awhile, so us Sixer fans have to deal with it, I guess.

[Byars41 0]

you can't build around Webber. he's old and decrepit.

 

Iggy is the only guy the have now. and they have to keep him.