Sixers and Lakers Talking Andre Iguodala for Lamar Odom, Ron Artest, Luke Walton?

by Michael Levin on Jun 22, 2011 5:14 PM PDT in Philadelphia 76ers News

Andre Iguodala has been the source of trade talks for years. SI's Sam Amick reports that now the Lakers are involved in the fun. With Lamar Odom in the last year of his contract worth $8.9 million, he could be an attractive piece for the Sixers while Los Angeles brings back Andre and his last three years worth $44 million.

To make the salaries match, the Lakers would have to add another player, which Amick has heard could be forward/crazy person Ron Artest. While Artest has three more years, it's for half of what Andre is owed and with an early termination option for 2013-14. Both Odom and Artest would qualify as the veterans that the Sixers front office want without losing too much talent giving away Andre.

Amick goes on to talk about the enigmatic #2 pick from the Minnesota Timberwolves, which has been discussed for Iguodala as well. We know that the Lakers are also interested in the second overall pick, so this could be a three-team trade waiting to happen. The words "definitely real" are involved. As far as rumors go, these are some exciting ones. What does this mean for Thaddeus Young? He'd be pretty redundant if Odom is here, even for just a season.

Analysis to come later, but this is a big honkin' bite of food for thought with 24 hours until David Stern approaches the podium. Wow.

Update: People talking Luke Walton instead of Ron Artest in the Lakers deal. Would still work salary-wise and (minus the ETO) save the Sixers a year of Ron-Ron. This would fill our Jason Kapono "Vanilla Off The Bench" quota.

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by EREX21 on Jun 22, 2011 5:16 PM PDT reply actions

Would prefer the 2nd pick so we can take Williams but if we trade Dre for a vet this is my favorite one so far especially since I’m a fan of Odom. Question could people that live in Philly handle a season of Khloe & Lamar?

by The Legend on Jun 22, 2011 5:19 PM PDT reply actions

Odom & Artests commitment to basketball is questionable.......(think about it)

after being spoiled in LA for the past few season’s / winning championships / mingling with socialites (Kardashians) becoming a reality t.v. "star" / promoting a rap career and whatever other buisness ventures he (ron artest) has going on at the time / Phil "The Zen Master"Jackson leaving / and then to top it all off by being dealt away to a young rebuilding team.

F.Y.I. – We have our own in house rapper already and his name is Lou "I’ma Boss" Williams (google it) so we don’t need any more musical acts, we need ball players!

The silver line i think i might see in this trade is maybe they don’t consider retiring after the move and the trip back to the east coast close to home ( both guys are from Queens, New York ) proves otherwise.

by *VA*2*PA* on Jun 22, 2011 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions

I’d pass. What is the point of getting a player who we know is similar to Iguodala in that he is best in a supporting role? Odom is probably the best of him, Kaman and Ellis though.

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by JoshuaR on Jun 22, 2011 5:21 PM PDT reply actions

Hmm…how many more ex-Clippers can the Sixers sign in the coming years?

by dperilli on Jun 22, 2011 5:29 PM PDT reply actions

I’d guess at least 6.

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by Michael Levin on Jun 22, 2011 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Can Khloe Kardashian rebound?

by Dan Deathcore on Jun 22, 2011 5:40 PM PDT reply actions

Khloe Kardashian is disgusting.

by dperilli on Jun 22, 2011 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

She does have size and the Sixers are looking for size.

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by JasonB on Jun 23, 2011 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions

I’d rather have Ellis if we can’t get #2 (and I’m pretty sure we can’t). We lose Odom after this year, and Artest is a negative. At least with Ellis you have someone you can flip down the line. Pretty sure they’ll be able to at least get an expiring with Ellis prior to Brand expiring.

by wilsonx on Jun 22, 2011 5:44 PM PDT reply actions

I’m still stuck on the fact that this is a rumor in the first place. I actually would consider this deal. I would prefer the Kamen deal, then this deal, and finally the Ellis deal.

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by Dalanel on Jun 22, 2011 5:47 PM PDT reply actions

Idk what I’d do if the Sixers somehow acquired the #2 pick. I’d be licking my chops at Valanciunas, Kanter, or Biyombo.

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by James_C on Jun 22, 2011 5:50 PM PDT reply actions

at the thought of*

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by James_C on Jun 22, 2011 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions

lol, good save

by Skulman7 on Jun 22, 2011 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions

haha just had to clear it up.

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by James_C on Jun 22, 2011 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions

To me, this is the best rumor I have heard so far.

by Ben16 on Jun 22, 2011 5:53 PM PDT reply actions

God no.

by andyreidswaistline on Jun 22, 2011 5:55 PM PDT reply actions

i dont get whats wrong with this

odom as far as im concerned is a better version of young. and artest be defender there is on the wing, right? brings the toughness the team doesn’t have. i like this. odom the sixth man off the bench. artest, turner, jrue, brand, biyombo (hopefully)

and dre gets to go to start for a contender, which in my opinon he has earned.

by 76T on Jun 22, 2011 6:53 PM PDT reply actions

Odom expires this year. He’s nothing more than an expiring contract and if Thad is resigned (which he probably will be), they’re so redundant.

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by Michael Levin on Jun 22, 2011 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions

This is the type of trade the Sixer Front Office is seeking

The Sixer Front Office wants no part in taking any steps back, while improving every season and hopefully have cap flexibility when they are close in becoming a contender. This deal accomplishes their goal to do just that. Getting two experienced veterans who have championship experience, looks far more better than adding either Monta Ellis or Chris Kaman. I really like this deal, if this is the type of deal the team would rather do, than shedding payroll or building through the draft.

by cowboyny on Jun 22, 2011 7:09 PM PDT reply actions

If we get the 2nd pick

there is no way we take Biyombo, that would be pretty dumb; he might even fall to us at 16, I’ve seen him all over the place.

Take Williams with #2, he is the most talented in the draft IMO.

No thank you to Ron Artest and Odom, although I like it more than Kaman but slightly less than Ellis (not a fan of any of them).

Regardless, I think something will happen before the draft tomorrow.

Also, if Justin Holiday goes undrafted, I’d like to see the Sixers do something with him (even consider taking him at 50 if no good big is there).

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by guitarmouse35 on Jun 22, 2011 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

Guarantee the Sixers give Justin an invite if he goes undrafted. Same with Lavoy.

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by Michael Levin on Jun 22, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Justin has promising defensive talent which I think will translate to the NBA. I wouldn’t mind him coming off the bench if he can work on other areas. I don’t know if he would play the 2 or 3, but I think its the 3, where he would back up another draft pick this year, if indeed Iggy is a goner.

by JKM-76- on Jun 22, 2011 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions