The Phoenix Suns are back to their winning ways however, the trade rumors for Amare Stoudemire continue to fly around the Internet. However it seems that some legitimate rumors appear to be coming from Philadelphia. The 76ers who are substantially underachieving this season, are actively pursuing both Amare Stoudemire and Tracy McGrady.
The Suns appear to be willing to pull the trigger on the trade for Andre Iguodala and Samuel Dalembert in exchange for Amare Stoudemire and Jason Richardson. The main sticking point appears to be the 76ers would prefer to take Leandro Barbosa rather than Jason Richardson. This deal would really not be the salary relief that the Phoenix Suns desire. However, pairing up Andre Iguodala with Steve Nash could rejuvenate the potential of the athletic  Andre Iguodala. In addition, getting any return for Amare Stoudemire at this point is extremely important to the near future of the Suns.
Iguoddala is in the 2nd year of a 6-year $80 million contract and just turned 26 at the end of January. Dalembert, 28 is signed through 2011, and is slated to make $12.2 million next year. Andre Iguodala is an athletic 6′6″ swingman originally from the University of Arizona. Samuel Dalembert was born in the earthquake ravaged Port Au Prince, Haiti and played collegiately at Seton Hall. Dalembert is not much of an offensively prescence but brings 9.8 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game to the table. Iguodala is a multi-talented player that is still developing a consistent NBA jumper. This season through 50 games, Iguodala is averaging 17.2 points, 7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.9 steals per game.
Although this deal is not quite an equal return from a talent standpoint, this is the best the Suns can likely do with Amare’s current contract structure. The Suns reportedly will make a contract offer to Amare, however it will not be for the league maximum so expect him to decline. At that point, the Suns hand will be forced. Expect this deal to occur after the NBA All-Star game as Amare will represent the the Phoenix Suns along side Steve Nash in the Western Conference starting lineup.
The way the Suns have been playing of late, most fans will not be behind this deal. However unless the Suns feel they can win a NBA title with this current roster, this is the right move to make.
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With the Feb. 18 trade deadline looming, the entire NBA world is wondering what will happen with Phoenix Suns big man Amare Stoudemire.
Endless rumors and speculation have taken the online sports...
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Lou Amundson is one of the Suns representatives to the players' union and he talked about the current state of labor negotiations. The owners are asking for massive changes to the current CBA and the players are digging in their heals.
Suns fans spend a lot of time considering many potential Amare Stoudmire trade rumors that may or may not be just conjecture, but clearly the one involving Philadelphia and Andre Iguodala has some...
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The Phoenix Suns are surging amid speculation Amare Stoudemire could be traded in the next two weeks. Steve Nash turned 36 on Sunday with the Suns on a season-high, five-game winning streak that includes their first 4-0 road trip since December 2006. Nash said it would be a shame to see Stoudemire traded away, with the team playing as well as it is.
Steve Nash talks about wanting the Suns to stay together for the rest of the season and Gentry talked about some changes to the offense which has helped the team
As the rest of the nation celebrates Super Bowl Sunday, Steve Nash will celebrate a not so subtle reminder that he is getting old.
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Tom ZillerFiled under: 76ers, Suns, NBA Rumors
It's unclear whether the newly sprouting rumor sending
Andre Iguodala and
Samuel Dalembert to Phoenix for Amare Stoudemire and
Leandro Barbosa has some seed of mutual interest, or if it's another one of those single-sided team plants. But suffice it to call it intriguing, even if Kate Fagan of the
Philadelphia Inquirer notes that Amare's contract situation is a snag.
Essentially, Philadelphia would be losing its two best defenders. In exchange, it would receive two players whose existence in the
NBA relies solely on scoring the basketball. In the past (meaning in years prior), Philly had won games due to an explosive defense leading to transition baskets. The defense was the key part of it. Iguodala,
Andre Miller and
Louis Williams hit enough shots to make it work (if getting into the playoffs and spooking the
Pistons and
Magic can be considered success).
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When I left US Airways Center back on Jan. 26, I wondered if the Suns would dig themselves an insurmountable hole in an incredibly bunched up Western Conference by the All-Star break.
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