2006-12-08 15:47:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
for people that dont know ai is a bball player very good allen iverson he uses number 3 with the philadelphia 76ers
n he just asked to be traded so hes kinda like a free agent n anyone with the cash any team nba team can get him if they give him the money he wishes
2006-12-08 16:05:01 · update #1
MN is going to get him.
2006-12-08 15:57:04 · answer #1 · answered by iamblizzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics have emerged as the leaders to trade for disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers star Allen Iverson, league executives told Yahoo! Sports on Friday night.
According to sources, 76ers general manager Billy King has targeted Mavericks guard Devin Harris – a favorite of the executive's going back to Harris' college days at Wisconsin – as a primary piece to a potential package with Dallas.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wouldn't deny that he's engaged in trying to make a deal for Iverson but wrote in an email to Yahoo! Sports on Friday night, "We wouldn't trade Devin."
King has been telling teams that he wants a combination of expiring contracts, young players and draft picks for Iverson. Sixers owner, Ed Snider, flatly said Friday night: "We'll trade him."
Several teams in the past few days have expressed interest in the 2001 NBA MVP and four-time league scoring champion, including the Denver Nuggets – who like Boston – discussed those trade possibilities with the 76ers before last June's NBA draft.
The Celtics have a deep roster of young players, including forward Al Jefferson and guards Delonte West, Sebastian Telfair and Rajon Rondo, to send to Philadelphia. Also, they have the weighty veteran contract of Theo Ratliff to help balance Iverson's contract in a deal.
The Minnesota Timberwolves, with a possible package of Ricky Davis and rookie guard Randy Foye out of Villanova, is also believed to be a factor.
What had long been a tumultuous relationship between Iverson and the 76ers reached a breaking point this week.
As the New York Post initially reported on Friday, Iverson asked King for a trade on Tuesday and the G.M. soon thereafter started exploring possible deals around the league. After missing practice on Thursday and a shootaround on Friday with apparent back spasms, Iverson said he was well enough to play in Philadelphia's game against Washington on Friday night.
However, Iverson said 76ers coach Maurice Cheeks told him to stay away from the Wachovia Center and informed Iverson that he wouldn't be traveling to Orlando for a Saturday meeting with the Magic.
After getting banished for two games, Iverson issued a statement through his agent Leon Rose that sounded like he was resigned to the inevitability of a trade. More and more, it sounds like his 11-year career in Philadelphia is coming to a close.
"As hard as it is to admit, a change may be the best thing for everyone," Iverson said. "I hate admitting that because I love the guys on the team and the city of Philadelphia. I truly wanted to retire a 76er."
2006-12-09 18:44:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The top bidders are minnesota, boston, and dallas
KG and Paul Pierce are stuck on mediocre teams and at this point in their careers would love to have anuther superstar on their team so they can perhaps start winning dallas could use anuther superstar and have plenty of players philly would be intersted in
For minnesota they can trade mike james, randy foye and a draft pick or 2
For Boston, they have plenty of young talented players philly would be intersted in:Al Jefferson, sebastian telfair, delonte west, ryan gomes
Dallas apparantly doesnt want to part with devin harris even though philly wants him but they still have terry and a bunch of useful role players
2006-12-09 16:33:16 · answer #3 · answered by timmeh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
^^Lol that would be great. I am a Lakers fan so I hope the Lakers find some way to pay him. They should release Chris Mihm and get some cap space. Pay A.I. about 6 million or something a year and if hes smart, he will come because the Lakers have Kobe and Lamar and all their supporting cast, with A.I. they should go all the way.
2006-12-09 00:43:09 · answer #4 · answered by crazy8tiger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will go to Denver to play for the nuggets where he will actually have a chance to win a championship with carmelo anthony.
And hes not getting a new contract for everyone out there that thinks he is. He is stilled owed around 20 million dollars on his contract
2006-12-09 01:05:27 · answer #5 · answered by cardsfan55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lakers likes AI, so, Kobe and AI can play 2 against 5,
2006-12-09 00:22:36 · answer #6 · answered by know it all 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boston Hopefully.
2006-12-09 08:59:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard its official that minnesots just sighned a 3 year 30 miliion dollars contract
2006-12-09 00:01:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Minnesota Timberwolves got him so now they are stacked with K.G. too.
2006-12-08 23:56:33 · answer #9 · answered by adidasfan90210 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel like such... gah! I thought you were talking about Adobe Illustrator. lol
2006-12-09 00:09:15 · answer #10 · answered by Shalltell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋