Don't rule out trade for Sixers' Iguodala

Asked this week whether the 76ers were trying to move up in Thursday night's NBA draft, Sixers president Rod Thorn said that while he has spent a lot of time on the phone, he doesn't expect to make such a move.

Forward Andre Iguodala, as usual, has been mentioned more than any other Sixer as the player who might be moved.

With three picks in the first 35, including the seventh overall, Golden State still is believed to be interested in a starting small forward. Iguodala's name came up in connection with the Warriors shortly after the Sixers were knocked out of the playoffs, but little has been said about that recently.

Another possibility for the eight-year veteran is Toronto, where the Raptors have the eighth overall selection and have been shopping it. The Raptors, however, are believed to be interested in Syracuse guard Dion Waiters with the pick.

If there is a trade to be made with the Raptors, it could involve big man Andrea Bargnani. Not much of a rebounder (5.5 per game) or a defender (0.5 blocks) for a 7-footer, Bargnani would give the Sixers some offense. The big question is whether the Sixers would want to take on the three years and $33 million he is owed.

What will also no doubt gain some traction is the rumbling attached to a trade for the Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol. The center has fallen out of favor with teammate Kobe Bryant twice in the last three years. But don't look for the Sixers to be too interested in acquiring Gasol, who will turn 32 on July 6 and has two seasons and about $38 million remaining on his contract.

It must be pointed out that none of the Sixers is untradable, according to multiple sources. If the right deal is on the table, and the Sixers believe that it will improve them, Thorn and coach Doug Collins will pull the trigger.