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Ok, this is a pipe dream where the Kings play the lesser facilitator role in making a deal happen between the suns and 6ers. I saw a report where apparently the suns want Iggy. Since there were rumors about them dealing Amare, it might make sense to include him, although that's not a given. However, Amare is talking about not opting out so he can get that 17 mil next season, which might mean the suns would deal him this season when they have some leverage.
But anyway, here's my idea: Link
PHX sends: Amare, Barbosa
PHX gets: Iggy, Kenny Thomas (exp)
End result: Suns get their targeted backcourt player, and get some cap relief. Their frontcourt does take a hit, but now that Lopez is healthy and Frye is on fire, they may just be happy with an even smaller lineup. We also know they have no problem letting talent get away, since they let JJ, Q-Rich, Marion, and Diaw go.
PHIL sends: Iggy, Sammy
PHIL gets: Amare, Barbosa, Hilton Armstrong (exp)
End result: Brand seems unmovable with his contract. With young forwards like Speights and Young, with the developing guard in Lou Williams, they may play Amare at C and look for a smaller and more athletic attack.
SAC sends: Kenny Thomas (exp), Hilton Armstrong (exp)
SAC gets: Sammy D
End result: the reason for the Kings to be included is to provide the suns with the player they want along with the cap relief so that they aren't forced to take on bigger or longer deals to get Iggy. The reason they help out Philly is so that they too get their man in Amare while adding depth to their backcourt and frontcourt, while adding some interior defense to their own team with Sammy.
NOTE: Hilton could be swapped out for Sergio or another guard depending on the desires of Philly. They may feel the addition of Barbosa may not be enough to replace Iggy in the backcourt, so Sergio instead of Hilton may be something that interests them.
But anyway, here's my idea: Link
PHX sends: Amare, Barbosa
PHX gets: Iggy, Kenny Thomas (exp)
End result: Suns get their targeted backcourt player, and get some cap relief. Their frontcourt does take a hit, but now that Lopez is healthy and Frye is on fire, they may just be happy with an even smaller lineup. We also know they have no problem letting talent get away, since they let JJ, Q-Rich, Marion, and Diaw go.
PHIL sends: Iggy, Sammy
PHIL gets: Amare, Barbosa, Hilton Armstrong (exp)
End result: Brand seems unmovable with his contract. With young forwards like Speights and Young, with the developing guard in Lou Williams, they may play Amare at C and look for a smaller and more athletic attack.
SAC sends: Kenny Thomas (exp), Hilton Armstrong (exp)
SAC gets: Sammy D
End result: the reason for the Kings to be included is to provide the suns with the player they want along with the cap relief so that they aren't forced to take on bigger or longer deals to get Iggy. The reason they help out Philly is so that they too get their man in Amare while adding depth to their backcourt and frontcourt, while adding some interior defense to their own team with Sammy.
NOTE: Hilton could be swapped out for Sergio or another guard depending on the desires of Philly. They may feel the addition of Barbosa may not be enough to replace Iggy in the backcourt, so Sergio instead of Hilton may be something that interests them.
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