2006-12-09 07:40:31 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
It's a toss up between
1.) T-Wolves
2.) Clippers
3.) Nuggets
2006-12-09 08:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by jaycue1979 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Taylor won't pay for A. I. he is going to loose KG. These two are a perfect pair as KG needs a guard that dominates the ball. This trade would put the Wolves in the playoffs this year and make them contenders for at least the next 3-5yrs for a championship that both players deserve. Taylor has said in the past that money is not an issue so we can only hope he was trying to quite the press.
2006-12-09 16:59:16 · answer #2 · answered by MICHAEL G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the top three candidates are Minnesota, Dallas, and Boston. I think Golden State wants to be in the mix, but AI wants to go to a winning team, or a team with potential if he joins them.
Dallas won't happen because Cuban won't give away Devin Harris, which Philly would require in a trade, and because Cuban is afraid of messing with the team's current chemistry.
Minnesota would be an interesting choice, trading Randy Foye, a couple of players with expiring salary caps, and a couple of future picks. KG wants to stay in Minnesota, and AI would be a great complement.
Boston might happen, because Ainge will pull the trigger and they have a lot of young talent that Philly would like, but Philly may be wary to trade within their own division. It would be hard to make the salary-cap work here without moving Paul Pierce (which they won't do) or gutting the team.
2006-12-09 15:49:38 · answer #3 · answered by Investor_Clown 2 · 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 18:39:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minnesota - the only thing that the T-Wolves could offer is Ricky Davis and Randy Foye
Sacremento - Bibby for Iverson?
2006-12-09 15:53:51 · answer #5 · answered by Not You 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glen Taylor (Twolves owner) already said today that he wont sign AI cause he's too expensive. That hurts to hear that since the Wolves are my team and KG said last night in an interview that he wants AI here. Looks like another season w/ missing the playoffs for us...
2006-12-09 15:53:02 · answer #6 · answered by iamblizzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Raptors Baby
2006-12-09 18:27:44 · answer #7 · answered by Snitch like Alfamega 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a tough one.
I am a huge 76ers fan.
I think the top choice is Celtics but I would not be surprised to see him go to the Knicks.
1. Celtics
2. Knicks
3. Nuggets
2006-12-09 15:59:40 · answer #8 · answered by Rick J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best place for Miss Iverson would be Dallas so he can be closer to Miss Owens.
2006-12-09 15:44:21 · answer #9 · answered by Awesome Bill 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My Guess the Lakers, Kobe Bryant needs a Guy like A I Right Now, he's hurt
2006-12-09 15:47:32 · answer #10 · answered by tfoley5000 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋