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Off-Season at a Glance: Philadelphia Sixers

By SheedsWeed, Rashod. / Bballcentral.com Writing Staff
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Despite Iverson's crossovers, Iguodala's dunks, and Mo Cheeks' scribbled plays, the Sixers missed this season's playoffs. Luckily they have the off-season to improve. The real question this off-season would have fans watching ESPNEWS wondering if a deal went down. That's right; I'm talking about Allen Iverson, the first real exciting Sixer to watch since Docter J. Last year was when the rumors swirled about Iverson's status as a Sixer. There were talks with the Denver Nuggets and Sixers general manager Billy King just before the trade deadline, when an apparent deal was offered by the Denver Nuggets, but was declined by the Sixers. Some fans have mixed reactions about a possible AI trade. While it would make sense to trade him away for some young guns to rebuild, some want The Answer to stay in the city that drafted him number one.

Recently, Billy King said Iverson was off the table and that he was not interested in trading him at all. To flashback to the draft, the Sixers drafted Rodney Carney, a six-foot-seven forward that has speed, and great job shot, and incredible hops. This pickup was great for Philadelphia. In the second round, at pick number thirty-seven, Philadelphia took Bobby Jones, a lengthy forward from the University of Washington, and then foreign player Edin Bavcic, who was drafted at fifty-six. After the draft, the Philadelphia was busy re-signing guard Willie Green, and forward Shavlik Randolph. The Sixers, however, did not re-sign John Salmons, the former Miami player who was drafted in the first round during the 2002 draft, who averaged about 8 points. Philadelphia's only free agents this off-season is Matt Barnes, and Michael Bradley. It appears that Philadelphia will have a tough time struggling in the East yet again, after having a quiet off-season thus far.

Players Added
Draft - Rodney Carney (draft pick number sixteen), Bobby Jones (draft pick number thirty-seven), Edin Bavcic (draft pick number fifty-six)
Free Agency - None.
Trades - None.
Free Agents - Matt Barnes, Michael Bradley
Players Lost - John Salmons (to Sacramento, via free agency)

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