There is a rumor making the rounds today that the Philadelphia 76ers might be willing to consider a deal that would send Samuel Dalembert, Willie Green and a future pick to the Houston Rockets for Tracy McGrady.
At this point, this is little more than a faint whisper in the rumor mill but it bears watching. It is easy to see why the Sixers would want to make this deal. Despite the fact that McGrady may miss half the season with microfracture surgery this deal would provide two huge benefits.
First, McGrady brings with him a HUGE expiring contract that would greatly improve the Sixers cap position and put them in position to make a move in the much-heralded free agent class of 2010. Second, and probably more importantly, this deal rids the Sixers of two of their favorite whipping boys—Samuel Dalembert and Willie Green.
It is less clear why the Rockets would consider this deal. With Yao Ming out for an unspecified amount of time, they certainly need some help at the center position. But do they really believe Dalembert is that help? In addition, for an expiring contract the size of McGrady’s, I would imagine they would seek more than marginal players in return.
The speculation sounds like a baseless rumor to me but we will keep an eye on any developments.
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