I don't see how the Kings could not be in the front running on this. Indiana's rumored offer was a joke and the Mav's would not be able to put together a package without dealing some of their important talent (and I really don't see AI meshing on that team anyway). The Clips rumored offers sounded pretty solid, but it also would have really depleated the team which makes it questionable. I'm beginning to believe that the rumored Celtics offer is not real, as if it was the Sixers would have been crazy not to jump on it in an instant. It's been a day since it has shown up and there has been no word, so I bet that is gone. As far as the Warriors, the Sixers gain nothing by switching AI for Baron + a possible prospect. Baron's remaining contract is not much better than AIs (a little longer even). However, the Kings can offer a solid starting PG to replace AI on the team (though it will change their game considerably) who also has a lighter and possibly short contract. On top of that, they can pick up some expiring contracts in Corliss, Potapenko, and Hart. Then, there is some young and tradable talent in Garcia and Douby. There are so many pieces that fit the kind of trade Philly is looking for and a package of any of the above would really not hurt the Kings at all. Best case, the team would be back in the running, worst case, it all explodes and the team would be in a great place to just rebuild in a year or two.
As far as moving Kenny, I don't see this happening. First off, the Sixers don't want that contract and also don't want his attitude (he was manking similar demands and complaints in Philly before making them here). Second, moving him and not getting any size in return would thin our line out even more. A rotation of oft-injured Miller, SAR, Corliss, and Taylor? That is scary. I would excited making a move for AI+Dalembert, but I don't see a reason why the Sixers would care to move Dalembert yet, especially if they would be getting someone like KT for their trouble.
Next up, Kevin Martin. He is going absolutely nowhere. Even if were possible to make trade straight of KMart for AI, no one in the Kings office would do it as he is a great talent who is only getting better, is very young, is very modest, and is a current super bargain with a chance that his upcoming payday will still be very reasonable. Martin is very important to the team right now and will be in the future whether we pick up an AI and try to make a run or let the team fall apart and start rebuilding.
Finally, Webber. He will never come back to Sacramento, though I bet he would be happy with it. Going from Philly's famously harsh fans back to Sac's diehard trust in the team would be heaven. The Sixers are not going to be able to move him and need to just bite the bullet and pay the cost through next season. He will pretty much delay their rebuild by a year, but you never know what superstar might be on the block next year and how a salary of over $21mil off the books is an incredible bargaining chip.
