To put it simply, Stefanski is nearing Ed Wade status as the NBA trade deadline approaches. For years, Wade refused to make deadline deals that would have improved his club. Stefanski is doing the same thing.

While Wade didn’t make deals that could have helped the Phillies earn playoff spots, Stefanski is waving off deals that could help his team in the future. Expiring contracts are what the Sixers need so they can have a bit of cap flexibility.

Tracy McGrady may be the only commodity left for the Sixers to target.

Ama’re Stoudemire is thisclose to being dealt to Clevelenad. The Wizards shipped some of their better guns to the Mavericks. Tracy McGrady may be the best player for the Sixers to target at this point.

The point is that the trade market is quickly drying up, and the Sixers rumor mill has all but died out over the last week. That is not a good sign.

Cannolis or dead flowers? Which do you want, Eddie?

Amare Stoudemire isn't headed to the Cavs just yet.

Hold on buying that plane ticket to Cleveland for Amare Stoudemire. According to ESPN.com, the deal to the Cavs is far from finished.

Several other teams are still in the running according to the site. Since Phoenix is infatuated with Andre Iguodala, we” infer that the Sixers are still very much alive.

While Philly isn’t Stoudemire’s first choice since he wants to join a winner, he’s not completely opposed to the idea. When asked about that possibility recently, he said he’d help make the Sixers winners. He must know that’s not a hard thing to do in the pathetic Eastern Conference.