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Iverson to the Timberwolves - BIRD33 - 12-13-2006

December 12, 2006 -- UNLIKE so much of what's being upchucked over the internet regarding Proposition Allen Iverson, much of it oozing from ESPN's thin air, no guess-work follows, only facts. Meaning, there's definitely a chance a legit-bidding team or two may escape mention (how's that for covering one's flanks!).

On the other hand, you can go to sleep knowing what you read below is real.

But first let's dismiss, hopefully for the last time, any fantasies about the Knicks obtaining Iverson in any kind of deal that does or doesn't include Chris Webber. They are not, I repeat, any kind of participant in this situation.

In fact, it wouldn't be surprising to learn Isiah Thomas is prohibited by Camp Cablevision boss James Dolan from cooking up any catastrophes that would cost the Knicks additional obligations past their current long-term luxury hole, or hamstring his eventual replacement any more than he'll be.

The Bobcats, flaunting $13-to-$14 millions in prized cap space, are attempting to play facilitator for the 76ers. Management adamantly refuses to part with a single one of its precious young bloods, even Brevin Knight. Despite getting sacked 15 of 20 times, the third-year expansion franchise wisely is preaching patience and, at the same time, is prepared to assume a salary for a season (not Iverson's, though) for the right compensation - solid player, draft pick, money or all of the above.

That's one option, a rather critical one, for Sixers president Billy King. It allows him to get several teams into the mix. That type of transaction, of course, could translate into Philly obtaining more attractive pieces than it can if only one team is involved.

"I don't know who's putting this stuff out there," a team executive groaned in exasperation. "But it all forces me to call Chris Mullin."

The Warriors are as active and aggressive in diving on Iverson's loose body as any team. Not to keep A.I. (and you thought Don Nelson was seriously about playing smallest) but to re-route his $49M, two-years-to-go debt along with at least one of their dead-weight contracts - Adonal Foyle, Troy Murphy or Mike Dunleavy. Jason Richardson is the guy King has coveted for some time. However, his surgically repaired knee is hurting (swollen) - and not only in the healing area.

In talk last summer, the 76ers approached the Clippers about Iverson for Corey Maggette and Shaun Livingston. That same trade is on the table. The thing is, Livingston is utterly untouchable along with Elton Brand and Chris Kaman. If you see their names mentioned in any scenario, you know the writer is source-less. Everybody else is available.

Keeping it out west, the Kings are offering Mike Bibby (who obviously is very appealing), I think. Would he really want to be united with his father, Henry, a Sixers assistant? Would he really want to be reunited with Webber? On the other hand, former Sixers John Salmons, Kenny Thomas and Corliss Williams celebrated their offensive freedom after distancing themselves from Iverson.

It's not clear whether he is more or less appealing because he owns an early-out after this season. It's hard to say whether the 76ers would be happy if he walked away from his two-year ($13.5M/$14.5M) pact or would want a guarantee from him that he'll honor it.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves remain in the hunt, if only to appease Kevin Garnett, who's clamoring to play with Iverson. Yes, Randy Foye is desirable. But it's decidedly doubtful the 76ers want anything to do with Minnesota's myriad bad contracts belonging to Marko Jaric, Troy Hudson, Mark Blount, Mark Madsen, Mike James and Trenton Hassell. The Sixers want to dump salary, not reproduce it. Ricky Davis is conceivable because he has but one year ($6.8M) left after this.

That leaves Indiana (offering Jamaal Tinsley and just about anyone except Jermaine O'Neal and Danny Granger) and Boston. Danny Ainge is determined to land himself an established veteran and Iverson is it. Paul Pierce is not available. Plenty of sacrificial Celtics are there for the 76ers' plucking, except Al Jefferson. It'd be stunning to think otherwise.

That screeching in the background is Jerry West beseeching outgoing (?) owner Michael Heisley for permission to enter the chase.

Iverson to the Timberwolves - cLaY - 12-14-2006

Chauncey's a free agent...

Iverson to the Timberwolves - BIRD33 - 12-14-2006

Chauncy will be one of the better players we could get but I doubt they will get that good of a deal.

Iverson to the Timberwolves - BIRD33 - 12-17-2006

http://nba.aolsportsblog.com/2006/12/17/carmelo-anthony-drops-mardy-collins-runs-like-a-girl/

Carmelo Anthony runs away like a bitch.

Iverson to the Timberwolves - quint - 12-18-2006

A friend of mine ran into AI this weekend at his sons bb game.
AI was very low key and nice to everyone at the game.
Why can't someone (Pat Croce) get AI and Billy King in a room and get this settled.
Funny thing is Billy King may be gone at the end of the year and we'll be dealing with the crap we get in return for years.

Iverson to the Timberwolves - BIRD33 - 12-19-2006

quint Wrote:A friend of mine ran into AI this weekend at his sons bb game.
AI was very low key and nice to everyone at the game.
Why can't someone (Pat Croce) get AI and Billy King in a room and get this settled.
Funny thing is Billy King may be gone at the end of the year and we'll be dealing with the crap we get in return for years.

Billy King isnt going anywhere.He's the black Bob Clarke, snyder only cares about the flyers.Every person that Ive ever met that met AI has always said he's a nice guy.King ruined our cap situation and ran AI out of town.

Iverson to the Timberwolves - BIRD33 - 12-20-2006

See ya AI.

Andre Miller=Jeff Hornacek

Iverson to the Timberwolves - Tribal Dragon - 12-20-2006

This is pretty cool. After I heard the news, I bumped into* (walked by and gawked) Melo and his entourage at the Cherry Creek Mall at about 4 today near the Happy Feet/Santa Claus setup.

I feel short.

Iverson to the Timberwolves - Sassy - 12-20-2006

Tribal Dragon Wrote:This is pretty cool. After I heard the news, I bumped into* (walked by and gawked) Melo and his entourage at the Cherry Creek Mall at about 4 today near the Happy Feet/Santa Claus setup.

I feel short.
You don't say.What was it like before he or she heard the news he or she bumped into* walked by and gawked Melo and his entourage at the Cherry Creek Mall at about 4 today near the Happy FeetSanta Claus setup ?What is that feeling like? I don't know anyone named short.

Iverson to the Timberwolves - BIRD33 - 12-20-2006

You should have bitch slapped him.

I will root for AI in Denver.Don't know how they are going to share the ball but they should be able to run the court pretty well.Two guys capable of leading the league in scoring could create some conflict.Karl is an ok coach.It will be interesting.

Iverson to the Timberwolves - Tribal Dragon - 12-20-2006

BIRD33 Wrote:You should have bitch slapped him.

I will root for AI in Denver.Don't know how they are going to share the ball but they should be able to run the court pretty well.Two guys capable of leading the league in scoring could create some conflict.Karl is an ok coach.It will be interesting.
Next time I'll flex my forehead and watch him run to Cinnabon.
Should be an interesting match. I don't know if it will get them close, but he will definately make them a contender.

Iverson to the Timberwolves - quint - 12-20-2006

I hope he does well.
Now we'll see if he can play with a superstar that actually plays hard.

Iverson to the Timberwolves - cLaY - 12-21-2006

Another reason to go to Denver. There's a million and one reasons why this trade will blow up in the Nug's faces, but I hope it works out.

Iverson to the Timberwolves - BIRD33 - 12-21-2006

I wonder if Karl can get them to play D.He couldnt do that at in Milaweakee or seattle so I think that will be a real challenge for them.AI and melo really isnt enough to make a run at the finals,conference finals maybe.

Iverson to the Timberwolves - cLaY - 12-21-2006

unless there's a fuck up in seeding again, spurs and dallas will be in the conference finals.

Iverson to the Timberwolves - BIRD33 - 12-21-2006

I'm not ready to predict yet.I havent watched to many games mainly due to disgust with the sixers.I did watch Jermaine Oneal absolutly dominate Samuel Dalembert last night.Final 30 seconds, sixers down by 4 Dalembert gets the ball down low and proceeds to get blocked by Oneal 3 times in a row.It was pathetic.Sammy spends the last 20 seconds crying on the bench.Thanks Billy King that 30 mil you gave him was worth it!