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J-Business said 03/07, 03:15 AM
Yes, the Sixers should make a deal
They started the season off strong and they'll most likely make the playoffs and maybe win the division

But that's it.

They'll have a very difficult time in the first round of the playoffs and will have very little chance in the 2nd round against either Miami or Chicago

At this point, the Sixers have some decent young players and a good coach but they need to make a change

My 1st suggestion would be for them to trade Evan Turner
Yes, I know he's young and has shown some potential but he can just as easily confirm his status as a bust
His 7.7 pts, 5.6 rebs and 3.6 assts would be okay if he wasn't a #2 pick
He only recently was given a starting spot over Jodie Meeks and it had nothing to do with his performance

The Sixers should trade him while he still has some value

Next, the Sixers to trade Iguadola. "He does everything good"
Yes he does but they aren't going anywhere with him as their #1 player

He has trade value and can bring back talent

The Sixers are doing good but if they really want to compete, they need to make a move

If you disagree or have a better trade, take the TD

J-Business said 03/07, 04:50 PM
If you're happy with the team, okay

As a Sixers fan, I'm not comfortable with the team and their players
Yes they're currently in 4th place but what does that really mean come playoff time?

In the playoffs, every team plays hard

We know they don't have a good chance against
Miami
Chicago
Orlando

Due to experience, I'd also take Boston and Atlanta
The Knicks even have a higher upside with Melo, Stoudamire and Lin

This idea that "they're a young team" is pointless
In today's NBA, every team with the exception of Lakers, Celtics, Spurs and Mavs are young

The Heat, Bulls and Knicks all have young key players similar to the Sixers

Can the Sixers really compete in the playoffs with Jodie Meeks and Elton Brand starting?
Maybe on a team with superstars but w/ Iguadola, Williams & Holiday as their best players

My first suggestion is to trade Turner. He has value and many teams feel that he can be a productive PG
They can bring back another young player not fitting in and see what happens

If that's not possible, yes I do think they should trade Iguadola.
He's their best player but what does that mean to a 4th place team that's reached their ceiling?

J-Business said 03/08, 04:56 AM
The Sixers are a big market team and they should not just settle for being an also ran, so yes I believe they should seek to make moves that will put them at the top

That's what the premier franchises in the NBA do
They're not happy with just being the 4th best team in their conference

There are a few teams they can offer up for Turner

Turner, Young and Hawes for Monta Ellis
This may seem lopsided but it can work for both sides
Turner has shown potential to be a big PG.
Curry's a more natural short and can play off Turner better than Ellis

Turner (and 1 extra) for Micheal Beasley
Beasley's a more natural scorer and would be much better in this offense

Turner for Derrick Favors
Both players are trying to find their way

Regarding a trade for Iguadola

Yes, I do believe a trade for Carmelo Anthony would work for both teams
Melo in NY simply hasn't worked.
Not last yr in the playoffs and not during the first half of this season

Iguadola would mesh much better with the current NY team
That's a whole other TD

If the Sixers are happy being an also ran okay
If they want to compete for a title, they need to make some moves