With everyone focused on the Phillies, the Sixers could be ready to turn this good off season into a great one.Sources close to David Aldridge of NBA.com have told him that the Los Angeles Clippers have called the Sixers about the possibility of acquiring Andre Iguodala. The Clippers have a big hole at the small forward spot, and have not been able to make any big moves this off season despite their efforts. While this may amount to nothing, it does make sense for both teams.
Aldridge does not mention who the Sixers asked for in return, but given the huge amount of money that is owed to Iguodala this season(almost 12 million), the only two players who would make sense under the salary cap restrictions are Baron Davis and Chris Kaman.
If it is even possible, Baron Davis might have an even worse contract then Iggy, with Davis far past his prime and still owed 41 million over the next 3 years. Plus, with Jrue Holiday at point guard, the team has no need to add the shoot first point guard to this young roster.
Kaman, on the other had, is an interesting prospect. Even with Spencer Hawes now on the roster, Kaman would be valuable to the Sixers as a low post scoring option. Kaman averaged close to 20 and 10 last season. The Clippers drafted DeAndre Jordan to be his eventual replacement, but it is not known if they are ready to move on from Kaman just yet.
Moving Iguodala would be a dream come true for the Sixers. With Iggy out of the picture, they could start Thaddeus Young at the 3, and Evan Turner at the 2. Young took a step back last year while coming off the bench, which should motivate the Sixers even more to make sure he is in the starting line up this season.
Hopefully Ed Stefanski can make this happen. Adding Turner, while getting rid of Iguodala and Dalembert in the same summer, would definitely have this team heading in the right direction as they approach the new season.
Tags: 76ers Andre Iguodala Chris Kaman David Aldridge DeAndre Jordan Ed Stefanski Evan Turner Jrue Holiday Los Angeles Clippers Spencer Hawes Thaddeus Young
Send Iggy west> the change will do him well
I wanted Iggy gone for a while, but I started to like the prospects of the defensive backcourt we would be able to put out there with Iggy, Turner and Holiday. Now, even though that would be a sweet D, I have always liked Young, and if they can trade Iggy for Kaman……. This move would be awesome. Now if we could only somehow get rid of Brand too. Think they would want him back? LOL
Please no Baron Davis..
Talk about a selfish player who shoots,shoots shoots, plays no defense and is not a good passer
Didn’t the Sixers put up with that with Iverson for the last decade.. Let’s not take a step back
with re-building a new 76er team for the future..
How about a trade to Phoenix Suns
Iggy & Jason Kapono for PF Earl Clark and SG Josh Childress