Iguodala trade rumor and Rudy Gay
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Iguodala trade rumor and Rudy Gay
This offseason will be filled with plenty of trade rumors involved the Sixers and Andre Iguodala.
One that was kicking around recently is a swap of Iguodala to Memphis for Rudy Gay.
Asked last week by the Daily News about Iguodala's future, Sixers president Rod 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."
As for Rudy Gay, though, Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley wanted to make his position clear: The team is not trading him.
How clear? Heisley called Memphis Commercial Appeal columnist Geoff Gaulkins and asked him to write that Gay was not going anywhere in order to stop the rumors.
Very little subtlety here, as Caulkins writes:
Mike Heisley was on the phone from Chicago. Something was plainly bothering him.
"You could do me a favor," he said.
For you, Mike? Anything.
"Would you please make it clear that we're not trading Rudy Gay?"
You're not? But I keep hearing all these NBA types say that you might well trade him.
"I know," said Heisley. "And, quite frankly, it (ticks) me off. I think it's cruel to the guy. He died during this period. That's how much he wanted to play. And to now have to hear that we're trading him? There's nothing more untrue than that."
So, I should write that he'll be back?
"Let me tell you something," said Heisley. "No disrespect to Oklahoma City, but if we had had Rudy Gay, we would have won the bleepity-bleep series going away. I really believe that."
That could put this one to bed regarding Gay for Iguodala, but there are bound to be plenty more.
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Oden is done due to injuries. The problem with Iggy, is that he's pretty much done due to his knees too. No one will want him for the length and cost of his contract, knowing his knees won't play a full season as a starter ever again. Bynam is a punk; but, might be a good swap for Iggy. I still like Gasol at center a lot!— momeara001- Trade Iggy and your first round pick to Minnesota and draft the kid
from Arizona Wiliams he's a beast just watch and see— douglasrdd 
I guess us SIXER fans can dream about that rumor. I agree with momeara001 that Gasol would look good in a SIXER uniform, but does he have any game left. SIXERS obviously need a big man. GO SIXERS!!!— Phillyflashgordon- Why would we want Rudy Gay? He has an even worse contract then Igoudala and if you know anything about efficiency rankings and adjusted +/- a strong case could be made he is an inferior player. Newsflash people Evan Turner is a point forward. We need to trade Igoudala to get more minutes in that role for Turner we dont need another small forward that plays 40 minutes a game coming back in a trade for him.— brannigan73
Bob Cooney has been at the Daily News for more than 20 years, working in the sports department for the past 15. This is his third season on the Sixers beat. He has covered just about everything, but mostly college basketball, where he was the La Salle beat writer for six seasons. E-mail Bob at cooneyb@phillynews.com and follow him on Twitter.
