Why the Iguodala-for-Ellis Deal Has To Happen
Something has to give.

Despite his exceptional defense, freakish athleticism and jaw-dropping play-making ability, the writing on the wall is simply too large to ignore at this point.

His seven years of service should be greatly appreciated by 76ers fans, but the fact remains that Andre Iguodala can not—and should not—be a member of the Philadelphia 76ers next season.

He clearly doesn't want to be in Philadelphia any longer. Iguodala's quasi-excused absence from his postseason exit interview spoke volumes, even more so than his non-committal answers during his season-ending session with the media.

 Report: Sixers, Clippers talk Kaman-Iguodala trade
After rumors surfaced on Tuesday of a possible trade that would send Andre Iguodala to the Golden State Warriors for shooting guard Monta Ellis, yet another trade rumor surfaced Wednesday.

ESPN.com is reporting that the Sixers discussed a potential trade with the Los Angeles Clippers to get Chris Kaman in exchange for Iguodala.

 Source: Monta trade talks 'pretty hot'

The Warriors and representatives for Monta Ellis are working cooperatively to see if a trade to a contending team can be arranged, a deal that would likely happen around the NBA draft later this month, a person with knowledge of the discussions told CBSSports.com.

“It’s pretty hot,” the person familiar with the talks said.

 Are Pistons interested in trading for Hawks' Josh Smith or Clippers' C


The buzz Tuesday was that the Pistons could be interested in Hawks forward Josh Smith.

The thinking is since the Hawks just signed Joe Johnson (six years, $124 million) and Al Horford (five years, $60 million) to new deals, they won't be able to afford to keep the remaining three years and $37 million left on Smith's deal.

 Just heard an interesting rumor.


 Right after the season, the Cavs were talking to the Clippers about a huge deal for Baron Davis and Chris Kaman, with Mo Williams and others headed to L.A. The idea was to bring in veterans to help keep James. When James went south, the Cavs backed away from the deal.

 Sources: Four teams agree on trade

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