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
Four NBA teams have agreed to a five-player trade that will send Trevor Ariza to the New Orleans Hornets and Darren Collison to the Indiana Pacers, two league sources said.

In the proposed deal, the Houston Rockets will send Ariza to the Hornets, who in turn will send Collison and James Posey to the Pacers.

The Pacers will send Troy Murphy to the New Jersey Nets. And the Nets will send Courtney Lee to the Rockets.

 Basketball Trade Rumors and Notes for July 25th
    1. Okafor tied to Paul trade?

    2. O'Neal ticks off Heat

    3. Marbury choosing China over Heat?
    
    4. Mavericks trying to bring back Thomas

    5. Paul leaning toward Magic?

 Basketball Trade Rumors and Notes for July 24th
    1. Knicks would deal anyone but Stoudemire for Paul
    
    2. Mavericks balked at Shaquille O'Neal's salary demands

    3. Rose believes McGrady could help Bulls

    4. Lakers, Brown remain in talks

    5. Appears Iguodala will not be a Clipper

 Basketball Trade Rumors and Notes for July 16th
    1. Tracy McGrady might interest Clippers

    2. Pistons to Las Vegas? Team denies interest in any such proposal

    3. Keeping Rasheed Wallace in their plans

    4. Al Harrington says Mike D'Antoni's dislike for forward ended any chances of returning to Knicks

    5. Webber touts Howard's influence for Miami Heat

 Basketball Trade Rumors and Notes for July 15th
    1. Mike Miller in Miami, plans to sign with Heat on Thursday

    2. Phoenix Suns officially acquire Childress, Turkoglu

    3. Clippers ponder pursuing McGrady

    4. Rockets match offer sheet to keep guard Lowry

    5. Hornets withdraw two-year contract offer to free agent Luther Head

    6. Despite not landing LeBron James, and talk of Isiah, Donnie Walsh's job with Knicks appears safe

    7. Harrington: Nuggets more upside than Mavs