ESPN : C's should target Iguodala

[rondohondo]

Houston probably has better goodies to package with Tmac and Philly probably doesn't want to deal with Boston anyways.

Yeah, but according to reports the Sixers want either Battier, Ariza, Scola, or Landry included in the deal.

We could offer BBD, so they get back talent they want. In addition, they get Allen who has much more left than the injury riddled McGrady. Perhaps those two things can off-set them probably not wanting to trade AI to a division foe.

BBD is a bum.  I don't see that headcase swinging the trade in our favor.

Yea c's would likely have to take back Brands contract to have any chance. He would be a great fit, but wyc won't want to add all that salary.

[Roy Hobbs]

Houston probably has better goodies to package with Tmac and Philly probably doesn't want to deal with Boston anyways.

Yeah, but according to reports the Sixers want either Battier, Ariza, Scola, or Landry included in the deal.

We could offer BBD, so they get back talent they want. In addition, they get Allen who has much more left than the injury riddled McGrady. Perhaps those two things can off-set them probably not wanting to trade AI to a division foe.

BBD is a bum.  I don't see that headcase swinging the trade in our favor.

Yea c's would likely have to take back Brands contract to have any chance. He would be a great fit, but wyc won't want to add all that salary.

It's hard to blame him.  I love Elton, but realistically, 3 years, $51 million is too much to swallow.  Especially, of course, if you add Iggy's 4 years, $56 million along with it.

[PosImpos]

Ray + Perk for Iggy + Dalembert.  Do it.  If that's what it takes, do it.  Heck, throw in a first if necessary.

[snively]

Houston probably has better goodies to package with Tmac and Philly probably doesn't want to deal with Boston anyways.

Yeah, but according to reports the Sixers want either Battier, Ariza, Scola, or Landry included in the deal.

We could offer BBD, so they get back talent they want. In addition, they get Allen who has much more left than the injury riddled McGrady. Perhaps those two things can off-set them probably not wanting to trade AI to a division foe.

BBD is a bum.  I don't see that headcase swinging the trade in our favor.

Yea c's would likely have to take back Brands contract to have any chance. He would be a great fit, but wyc won't want to add all that salary.

Brand is a no go.  Can't lock up that much money in two injury prone, past their prime PFs. 

I think the C's best chance is including Perk.  Cap-friendly deal, burgeoning reputation as a Dwight stopper and premiere defender, still young: the defensive anchor to put alongside the more offense minded Speights.

[CoachBo]

Well, Iggy meets my definition of a "bridge to the future." It's a deal I'd consider making - if I could do it without moving Perkins.

[rondohondo]

Houston probably has better goodies to package with Tmac and Philly probably doesn't want to deal with Boston anyways.

Yeah, but according to reports the Sixers want either Battier, Ariza, Scola, or Landry included in the deal.

We could offer BBD, so they get back talent they want. In addition, they get Allen who has much more left than the injury riddled McGrady. Perhaps those two things can off-set them probably not wanting to trade AI to a division foe.

BBD is a bum.  I don't see that headcase swinging the trade in our favor.

Yea c's would likely have to take back Brands contract to have any chance. He would be a great fit, but wyc won't want to add all that salary.

It's hard to blame him.  I love Elton, but realistically, 3 years, $51 million is too much to swallow.  Especially, of course, if you add Iggy's 4 years, $56 million along with it.

what if the C's send back sheed?

Bos sends: Ray, BBD , Sheed + 1st

Phi sends: Iggy, Brand , Dalembert

[Andy Jick]

Houston probably has better goodies to package with Tmac and Philly probably doesn't want to deal with Boston anyways.

Yeah, but according to reports the Sixers want either Battier, Ariza, Scola, or Landry included in the deal.

We could offer BBD, so they get back talent they want. In addition, they get Allen who has much more left than the injury riddled McGrady. Perhaps those two things can off-set them probably not wanting to trade AI to a division foe.

BBD is a bum.  I don't see that headcase swinging the trade in our favor.

Yea c's would likely have to take back Brands contract to have any chance. He would be a great fit, but wyc won't want to add all that salary.

It's hard to blame him.  I love Elton, but realistically, 3 years, $51 million is too much to swallow.  Especially, of course, if you add Iggy's 4 years, $56 million along with it.

what if the C's send back sheed?

Bos sends: Ray, BBD , Sheed + 1st

Phi sends: Iggy, Brand , Dalembert

let's not OVERvalue the celtic's talent...if i'm philly there is NO way I do that deal...LOL!!  nice try, though.

[Roy Hobbs]

Houston probably has better goodies to package with Tmac and Philly probably doesn't want to deal with Boston anyways.

Yeah, but according to reports the Sixers want either Battier, Ariza, Scola, or Landry included in the deal.

We could offer BBD, so they get back talent they want. In addition, they get Allen who has much more left than the injury riddled McGrady. Perhaps those two things can off-set them probably not wanting to trade AI to a division foe.

BBD is a bum.  I don't see that headcase swinging the trade in our favor.

Yea c's would likely have to take back Brands contract to have any chance. He would be a great fit, but wyc won't want to add all that salary.

It's hard to blame him.  I love Elton, but realistically, 3 years, $51 million is too much to swallow.  Especially, of course, if you add Iggy's 4 years, $56 million along with it.

what if the C's send back sheed?

Bos sends: Ray, BBD , Sheed + 1st

Phi sends: Iggy, Brand , Dalembert

let's not OVERvalue the celtic's talent...if i'm philly there is NO way I do that deal...LOL!!  nice try, though.

Philly would be absolutely all over that deal, I think.  Basically, they'd be wiping something like $110 million in guaranteed contracts off their cap.  Iggy is a good player, but Dalembert and Brand probably have negative trade value at this point.

[rondohondo]

Houston probably has better goodies to package with Tmac and Philly probably doesn't want to deal with Boston anyways.

Yeah, but according to reports the Sixers want either Battier, Ariza, Scola, or Landry included in the deal.

We could offer BBD, so they get back talent they want. In addition, they get Allen who has much more left than the injury riddled McGrady. Perhaps those two things can off-set them probably not wanting to trade AI to a division foe.

BBD is a bum.  I don't see that headcase swinging the trade in our favor.

Yea c's would likely have to take back Brands contract to have any chance. He would be a great fit, but wyc won't want to add all that salary.

It's hard to blame him.  I love Elton, but realistically, 3 years, $51 million is too much to swallow.  Especially, of course, if you add Iggy's 4 years, $56 million along with it.

what if the C's send back sheed?

Bos sends: Ray, BBD , Sheed + 1st

Phi sends: Iggy, Brand , Dalembert

let's not OVERvalue the celtic's talent...if i'm philly there is NO way I do that deal...LOL!!  nice try, though.

1) It would save philly 80 mil+  over the next 4 years
2) would give them a cheap young PF who averaged 15ppg and 7rpg in playoffs
3) they get a pick , maybe 2 (protected)
4) sheed is from philly I think

[PosImpos]

Houston probably has better goodies to package with Tmac and Philly probably doesn't want to deal with Boston anyways.

Yeah, but according to reports the Sixers want either Battier, Ariza, Scola, or Landry included in the deal.

We could offer BBD, so they get back talent they want. In addition, they get Allen who has much more left than the injury riddled McGrady. Perhaps those two things can off-set them probably not wanting to trade AI to a division foe.

BBD is a bum.  I don't see that headcase swinging the trade in our favor.

Yea c's would likely have to take back Brands contract to have any chance. He would be a great fit, but wyc won't want to add all that salary.

It's hard to blame him.  I love Elton, but realistically, 3 years, $51 million is too much to swallow.  Especially, of course, if you add Iggy's 4 years, $56 million along with it.

what if the C's send back sheed?

Bos sends: Ray, BBD , Sheed + 1st

Phi sends: Iggy, Brand , Dalembert

let's not OVERvalue the celtic's talent...if i'm philly there is NO way I do that deal...LOL!!  nice try, though.

1) It would save philly 80 mil+  over the next 4 years
2) would give them a cheap young PF who averaged 15ppg and 7rpg in playoffs
3) they get a pick , maybe 2 (protected)
4) sheed is from philly I think

Unless Wyc is a billionaire who sleeps on a bed made of gold with a bedspread woven from thousand dollar bills, I don't see us taking on Dalembert, Iguodala, and Brand.

[LarBrd33]

Houston probably has better goodies to package with Tmac and Philly probably doesn't want to deal with Boston anyways.

Yeah, but according to reports the Sixers want either Battier, Ariza, Scola, or Landry included in the deal.

We could offer BBD, so they get back talent they want. In addition, they get Allen who has much more left than the injury riddled McGrady. Perhaps those two things can off-set them probably not wanting to trade AI to a division foe.

BBD is a bum.  I don't see that headcase swinging the trade in our favor.

Yea c's would likely have to take back Brands contract to have any chance. He would be a great fit, but wyc won't want to add all that salary.

It's hard to blame him.  I love Elton, but realistically, 3 years, $51 million is too much to swallow.  Especially, of course, if you add Iggy's 4 years, $56 million along with it.

what if the C's send back sheed?

Bos sends: Ray, BBD , Sheed + 1st

Phi sends: Iggy, Brand , Dalembert

let's not OVERvalue the celtic's talent...if i'm philly there is NO way I do that deal...LOL!!  nice try, though.

1) It would save philly 80 mil+  over the next 4 years
2) would give them a cheap young PF who averaged 15ppg and 7rpg in playoffs
3) they get a pick , maybe 2 (protected)
4) sheed is from philly I think

Unless Wyc is a billionaire who sleeps on a bed made of gold with a bedspread woven from thousand dollar bills, I don't see us taking on Dalembert, Iguodala, and Brand.

I do the trade if KG plans on retiring.

[pearljammer10]

Houston probably has better goodies to package with Tmac and Philly probably doesn't want to deal with Boston anyways.

Yeah, but according to reports the Sixers want either Battier, Ariza, Scola, or Landry included in the deal.

We could offer BBD, so they get back talent they want. In addition, they get Allen who has much more left than the injury riddled McGrady. Perhaps those two things can off-set them probably not wanting to trade AI to a division foe.

BBD is a bum.  I don't see that headcase swinging the trade in our favor.

Yea c's would likely have to take back Brands contract to have any chance. He would be a great fit, but wyc won't want to add all that salary.

It's hard to blame him.  I love Elton, but realistically, 3 years, $51 million is too much to swallow.  Especially, of course, if you add Iggy's 4 years, $56 million along with it.

what if the C's send back sheed?

Bos sends: Ray, BBD , Sheed + 1st

Phi sends: Iggy, Brand , Dalembert

What? You realize that the Philly outgoing salary would be just a tad under 40 million... and coming back it would be about 26? 27? You still need to add about 13 million to make the deal work.

Ray + Perk for Iggy + Dalembert.  Do it.  If that's what it takes, do it.  Heck, throw in a first if necessary.

Also, say no to Ray, Perk...Ray Baby Scal a first...I'll go that length...But adding Perk? No way. He does way too much for this team and is incredibly underrated. Actually to my eyes he has only had one bad/ inconsistent game all season and that was the magic game.

[vinnie]

Wyc's not a billionaire, but two years ago he was listed as having a net worth of $360 million. I am sure that took a hit in 2009, but safe to say he is not having a hard time sleeping at night. Still doesn't mean he will take on these contracts, however.

[LarBrd33]

FYI... I checked out a philly forum and it seems the majority of Philly fans are adamant about never making a deal with Boston, because of the longtime rivalry.  I think that might be one of the main reasons we never traded Big Al for Iverson back when we stunk.  Thank goodness for that.

[PosImpos]

FYI... I checked out a philly forum and it seems the majority of Philly fans are adamant about never making a deal with Boston, because of the longtime rivalry.  I think that might be one of the main reasons we never traded Big Al for Iverson back when we stunk.  Thank goodness for that.

Thankfully Philly fans don't run the team; however, it sounds like the Suns are seriously looking at Iguodala, so it may be a moot point anyway.