Yet, Allen Iverson began another day with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Unable to swing the right deal for the seven-time All-Star, team president
Billy King appeared in no hurry to rush a trade Wednesday. While it seemed
likely Iverson would be gone by now after chairman Ed Snider said last week
they were seeking to trade him, the search went on for a new home for the
point guard and his 31.2 points per game.
Iverson was to be inactive again for Philadelphia's game against Boston on
Wednesday night, his fourth straight game on the list.
The Sixers have grown weary of the daily Iverson interrogations, getting
quizzed about Iverson's status from the media to friends and family. Everyone
wants to know what's up. Coach Maurice Cheeks said after Wednesday's
shootaround he knew nothing about a possible trade.
"People call and ask about this and about that, but there's nothing going
on," Cheeks said. "They just know we haven't been winning games and they know
other things are going on."
The Sixers aren't the only ones dealing with the swirling speculation. Almost
every team has been linked in some sort of trade rumor, most of them
unfounded, though some appear to be dropping out of contention faster than
the Sixers in the Eastern Conference.
Sacramento Kings owners Joe and Gavin Maloof both said the club wasn't
interested Tuesday, apparently removing Sacramento from the mix. And
Charlotte could be involved in a possible multi-team trade, though it's
unlikely the Bobcats will end up with Iverson. Even some in Minnesota
suddenly seem cautious about taking on "The Answer."
"As things are going well, people are apprehensive to change what got us
there," Timberwolves assistant coach Rex Kalamian said.
While a few players, like Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, said they would
openly welcome Iverson on their team, others are more on edge, realizing they
could be part of a swap.
"Whatever happens with the Sixers is the Sixers," said rookie guard Randy
Foye, a trade option for his potential and for his Philadelphia connection
after a college career at Villanova. "He's a great player, but you can't let
things like that distract you. You just have to keep on playing."
For all the scoring he brought to the Sixers, not even Iverson could make a
difference for a franchise sliding toward another draft lottery. The Sixers
were stuck in last place when he was placed on in the inactive list Friday,
and they're still there after Monday's loss to Portland.
The Sixers take an eight-game losing streak into Wednesday night's game
against Boston, their worst skid since April 1997. The Sixers (5-15) have
lost 15 of 17 and are tied with Charlotte for the worst record in the Eastern
Conference.
Never mind the trade rumors. Nothing is taking a toll on the Sixers quite
like the losing. Cheeks said he's preaching to the Sixers how much he still
believes in them.
Perhaps he should raise his voice.
"It's a challenge to keep the guys involved in it and stay committed to what
we're trying to do," Cheeks said Wednesday.
The Sixers, though, play seven of their next 10 on the road where they are a
conference-worst 2-10. Maybe they'll run into their ol' pal Iverson. Three of
those road games are against Boston, Golden State and Sacramento, three of
the most heavily rumored Iverson destinations.
While the Sixers desperately need salary cap relief and/or draft picks in any
trade, guard Andre Iguodala wanted some talented players (like Shaun
Livingston? Baron Davis?) coming back to Philadelphia.
"I definitely just want to see some guys come in who work hard and love the
game and enjoy playing it and just want to come in and help us get better,"
Iguodala said.
Iverson could surely help another team, maybe one like Sacramento where he
can commiserate with his fellow eccentric star, Ron Artest. Artest spent
seven weeks out of action last season after asking Indiana to trade him, so
he empathizes with Iverson's situation.
Artest thinks Iverson needs to get back on the court.
"Just go out and play the game," Artest said Tuesday night before the Kings
faced the Golden State Warriors. "In my case, I wanted to be traded, but at
the same time, I wanted to play, and play to win."
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