May 2011 Philadelphia Sixers Wiretap

Thorn Sidesteps Question About Iguodala

May 11, 2011 10:43 AM

In an interview with the Philadelphia Daily News, Sixers general manager Rod Thorn sidestepped a question about Andre Iguodala’s future with the team. Asked to address Iguodala’s refusal to commit to the Sixers long-term and the possibility of a trade, Thorn said:

“I don't know how to answer that. Unless you're a championship team or one small move away from a championship, your always looking to improve,” Thorn said.

“There are some players that are less likely to move than others. If you can make a deal that makes sense, either in short or long-term, you always look at it. It's obviously about acquiring talent, and obviously Andre is a very talented player who can help a team in more ways than most players can. I'm just trying to look at ways we can help our team.”

Iguodala has three years and $56 million remaining on his contract.

Bob Cooney/Philadelphia News

Tags: Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Report: Sixers Will Look To Trade Iguodala

May 8, 2011 12:52 PM

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to attempt to trade Andre Iguodala this summer, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Kate Fagan.

Iguodala was non-committal when asked about playing for the Sixers next season.

"I expect to be back in the NBA," Iguodala said after the team's season-ending loss to the Miami Heat in the NBA playoffs. "It's always been a dream of mine to play ball. This has been a great ride so far, not just with the Sixers, just playing basketball in general. I'm really looking forward to getting some rest this summer, just letting my body recuperate and get back to 100 percent, and I'm really looking forward to next year being my best year in the league."

Iguodala has three years and $56 million remaining on his contract.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Tags: Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Collins Finishes Second In Coach Of Year Vote

May 2, 2011 10:13 AM

Sixers coach Doug Collins finished second in the voting for NBA Coach of the Year.

Collins received 18 first-place votes, 31 seconds and 27 thirds for 210 points to finish well behind Chicago's Tom Thibodeau.
Thibodeau totaled 475 points, including 76 first-place votes, from a panel of 119 sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. Coaches were awarded five points for each first-place vote, three points for each second-place vote and one point for each third-place vote.

San Antonio's Gregg Poppovich was third with 177 points.

Bob Cooney/Philadelphia Daily News

Tags: Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia Sixers, San Antonio Spurs, NBA, NBA Award

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