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Unhappy Iverson scuttles trade to NBA Bobcats: report(AFP)Updated: 2006-12-13 09:18 PHILADELPHIA, United States - Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson was nearly shipped to the Charlotte Bobcats but his unhappiness at joining the newest National Basketball Association team reportedly doomed the deal. The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing an unnamed course, reported Wednesday that the 76ers had reached terms for a package of players from the team formed in 2004 but Iverson's feelings made it impossible to complete the deal. The Bobcats are already struggling to build an audience and an unhappy Iverson making his feeling about playing for the Bobcats, whose 5-15 record is second-worst in the NBA. Charlotte was one of the few clubs that could fit Iverson's contract into their salary cap. The Hornets spend 38 million dollars in salaries, about 15 million dollars shy of the NBA's cap of 53.1 million dollars a team. Players who likely would have joined the 76ers would have contracts that expire within 18 months, meeting Philadelphia's needs. |
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