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First Iverson wanted to be traded.  Keep in mind, he has like an 18 million dollar contract that has to be moved….so, a team that can actually fit him under the cap was reportedly found….(Bobcats)….and AI pitches a hissy….I like Iverson…really do, but you can’t have it both ways.  Either you want out or you don’t.  If playing for a contender is of utmost importance then wave some of that phat contract of yours…..most contenders can’t afford a guy like Iverson and still keep the players that made them a contender in the first place.

Unhappy Iverson Scuttles Trade 

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Separated at Birth

As of tonight, Allen Iverson has still not been dealt to another NBA team. With most of the league showing interest it’s nearly impossible to predict his future team, so I’m gonna stick with Minnesota. Honestly, I expected Iverson to have been moved by now. No matter what happens, the Sixers aren’t going to get enough in return to make anything of this season. Trade Iverson for some nice draft picks and move on.

Check out ESPN’s Trade Machine to play with your own scenarios.
In other NBA news the league is going back to leather balls as of January 1st. The NBA switch to a composite ball this season had players complaining of odd bounces and cut hands. David Stern finally folded and admitted the players should have had more input as to what ball is being used. Honestly, I get it…..but….really, the new ball cut their hands? I used to play ball in a gravel driveway in the rain, with a straight up rubber ball…..of course, I didn’t get paid millions of dollars, but who’s counting? I remember my hands getting dry on cold nights, and they would eventually have splits in places that would actually bleed. Made it hard to shoot basketball, but I still did.

The Suns, after starting the season 3-6, the Suns have rattled off 11 wins in a row.

Ever heard of Randolph Morris from Kentucky? Believe it or not, there is a chance that he could go pro in the middle of his junior season. I’ve never been much of a hater on kids going pro. There are too many Kobe Bryants and LeBron James’s for every failure. However, in this case….I just don’t like it. The rules make it possible for this kid to wake up tomorrow….quit school…and sign with any NBA team, rather than go through the drafting process. It’s not that I don’t think he has the legal right to do so…he does, and I’ve always felt athletes should have the opportunity to seek employment over school…if they wish. I just worry about the state of the college game. More and more kids are skipping college all together…lots of kids are playing 1-2 years, and then bolting….and now, kids can bolt mid season? Wow. The way the NBA drools over potential vs. actual talent has to make it scary for any team that has a standout player. At some point, either the NCAA or the NBA is going to have a big problem because of this.

Well, every time you think you have a clue in the NFL a Sunday like yesterday comes along. I felt like I had a good gauge on who the power teams were, but yesterday threw a major wrench into my thoughts. I want to first take a look at the NFC playoff picture:

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Allen Iverson and Sixers Brass have finally had enough of each other.  Both seem to be on the same page as Iverson says a trade might be best for him and Sixer’s chairman Ed Snider said “We’re going to trade him”.  Obviously, it’s the end of an era in Philadelphia, Iverson has been a 76er for 11 years.  The team will probably be better off as they haven’t been able to put the proper nucleus around AI since their 2001 Finals appearance.  Iverson did not play in tonights 113-98 loss to Washington.  Team president Billy King said Iverson was sent home because he didn’t practice (go figure) Thursday and left Wednesday’s blowout loss to the Bulls with back spasms.  His status was to be re-evaluated after Saturday’s game with Orlando.

76ers send Iverson home 

Now the million dollar question is where Iverson ends up.   Early leaders for Iverson include Dallas, Boston, Denver and Minnesota.  Personally, I think the big leaders have to be Dallas and Minnesota.  I doubt AI ends up on another East team, and i don’t see Denver having enough to give up.

Dallas on the other hand seems a likely spot.  Marc Cuban has deep pockets, and is just the owner to think Iverson is the missing piece to a championship.  He’s probably right.  A nucleus of Iverson, Dirk Nowitski, Jason Terry and Josh Howard would be hard to beat.  It is reported that the Sixers covet Dallas guard Devin Harris, but Cuban has said he won’t trade Harris.  Interesting indeed.

As interesting as Dallas is, I believe Iverson will wind up in Minnesota.  Minnesota has a ready made offer Ricky Davis and Randy Foye, and Kevin McHale isn’t shy.

If Iverson makes it to a contender the NBA season takes on an entirely new outlook.  Iverson is a good enough player to make a pretender into a contender.  Should be an week, I expect Iverson to be moved within a few days.

Our week 14 NFL picks and discussion. I promise you we had this movie done before last nights game, just been having a lot of problems with youtube.

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“RoadTrips” is currently in production.  Look for it over the next couple of days-

Note* 12-9-06-  I’m taking the Giants over the Panthers.  Too much speculation in Carolina over who’s gonna play QB.  Just invert the scores.

Tom…I mean really.  Tom Brady is suing Yahoo! for using his likeness in fantasy adds.  Normally, I’d side with the player, but after my youtube experience I’m gonna have to call Brady a big whiny baby in this one.  Also, it appears he might not legally have a leg to stand on because it appears yahoo had permission from the NFLPA to run the adds.

Check out the story in The SmokingGun, it includes a copy of the court document.  Ridiculous reading.

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Barry Bonds will reportedly resign with the Giants, signing a one year deal worth 16 million dollars.  What does this mean?  Probably that you’ll have a new home run king by the end of next season….although, no one but Giants fans will recognize the achievement.  The Giants have been very busy this off season, resigning Bonds, Ray Durham, and Pedro Feliz, as well as inking deals with Rich Aurillia, Dave Roberts, and Bengie Molina.  The Giants also cut ties with manager Felipe Alou and aquired Bruce Bochy from the San Diego Padres.  The Giants have lost Jason Schmidt and Mouses Alou to free agency.

Gabs Take- Bonds couldn’t have played anywhere else, as no other city would embrace him.  He started off slowly this past season, hitting just .249 with 12 homers before the all star break, but seemed to hit his groove after, batting .292 with 14 homers.  He is only 22 shy of breaking Aaron’s record and will break it provided he stays healthy.  The Giants seem to be gearing up to make a run at the less than stellar NL West with their free agent additions.  One more big bat in the lineup wouldn’t hurt, but any team with a healthy Bonds is dangerous.

Bonds To Resign With Giants 

State fought hard again last night vs. West Virginia but was just too thin, falling 71-60. State had pulled within a basket late in the 2nd half when West Virginia switched to a 1-3-1 zone and pulled away as the Pack missed perimeter shots. Last night was a winnable game for State as West Virginia lost much of their offense to graduation. I really think the depth issues are making things very tough for State, who falls to 5-2 overall. Next up for State is a home game vs. Savannah State this Saturday. Hopefully they can get back on track.

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Other news around the NCAA:

Tennessee Stuns Memphis

Duke Sluggish vs. Holy Cross

Edmonton got some sweet revenge vs. the Canes last night with a 3-1 win in Edmonton in the teams only meeting this season.  Worse than the loss for the Canes was the potential loss of Captain Rod Brind’Amour, who left the game with an undisclosed “lower body injury”.  Brindy has been limited in practice of late, but it is not clear if this is the same injury.  He left the game in the 2nd period and did not return.  Cory Stillman did not play last night.

If Brindy’s injury is major or even lingering, this could be a MAJOR blow to the Canes.  Brind’Amour is unquestionably the leader of the team both on and off the ice.  The timing might seem ok, (with the return of Stillman) but this is a team that really needs to hit stride….not remain in neutral.  Knowing Brind’Amour, he’ll play through whatever this is if possible.  Carolina has lost the first 2 games of this road trip, scored 1 goal, and gone 21 straight chances without scoring on the power play.  Somethings gotta give.

Next up for the Canes is Vancouver on Friday night…hopefully the can do something to salvage this road trip.

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