mark jackson Monta Ellis and Andre Iguodala are two players that have been mentioned in trade scenarios regularly since entering the league. Because they have played well on struggling teams and have tradable contracts, their names are often tossed around and included in the rumor mill by fans and media alikeNow, the two players are back in the headlines, but this time the rumors have some legs. After all, Iguodala and Ellis are more likely to be dealt now than ever before.
That's because they both find themselves in logjams with top ten picks that are ready to take on bigger roles. Many wonder if Stephen Curry and Ellis can co-exist in Golden State's backcourt, just as there is concern in Philadelphia that Evan Turner won't be able to blossom with Iguodala in the way. That's what makes the latest trade rumor involving these two players so interesting. According to Ric Bucher of ESPN, the Warriors and Sixers have discussed a trade that would swap Ellis and Iguodala. Because their contracts are within 125 percent of each other, the two could be traded straight up without involving any other players.
Philadelphia would receive a shooting guard to place alongside Jrue Holiday and Evan Turner on the perimeter. They would also land an elite scorer, which they lacked last year when Elton Brand led the team in scoring with 15.6 points per game. Ellis is also two years younger than Iguodala, which means he would likely reach his prime around the same time as Philadelphia's core.Sources close to Iguodala have suggested that he would welcome a trade. Golden State would add size, athleticism and give Curry another offensive weapon. They would also acquire one the top perimeter defenders in the league, which goes along with the defense-first approach that new head coach Mark Jackson pitched to management while interviewing for the job. The Warriors have also made it clear that they want to win now and expect to make the playoffs next season. Bringing in Iguodala could speed along that process.
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