Philadelphia general manager Ed Stefanski insists that the team won't simply unload players prior to the Feb. 18 trade deadline.

"We've been through the league more than once," said Stefanski of his trade talk with other clubs.

"We've talked to numerous teams. You never know until it gets closer to the deadline whether a deal is going to pop or not. But we are looking for value back. If we make a trade, we are looking to improve the basketball team, not just to get rid of players."

With the 76ers struggling Andre Iguodala's name has been mentioned in trade rumors, but it appears as though Stefanski would have to be really impressed with an offer to deal him.

"Do we want to trade Andre Iguodala? No," the GM said. "But will we talk if people want to talk about him? Sure. It's just like if we talk to another team about another player. It's the same way.

"Where we are right now sitting, we don't have a lot that I would say is hot, but it's still plenty of time even though it's still a little over 2 weeks away. Things could heat up."