Allen Iverson wants to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers and it looks like the former MVP is going to get his wish.

Sixers president Billy King told The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News on Tuesday he has taken Iverson's name off the trading block and expects the All-Star to be with the team at the start of training camp.

Iverson expected to stay a Sixer

Source: AP
July 26, 2006

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Allen Iverson wants to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers and it looks like the former MVP is going to get his wish.

Sixers president Billy King told The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News on Tuesday he has taken Iverson's name off the trading block and expects the All-Star to be with the team at the start of training camp.

"I've pretty much said that I expect him to be with us at the start of training camp," King told The Philadelphia Inquirer in a story posted on its Web site. "Our conversations with other teams at this point going forward do not include him."

The 76ers failed to make the playoffs last season. Almost immediately, speculation began that Iverson, who has spent his 10-year career in Philadelphia, would be dealt.

Iverson said this month that his wish was to remain with the Sixers and that the trade rumors had taken a toll on him and his family.

"I want to be a Sixer, I have said that since Day 1," Iverson said. "But if I am not wanted, then I definitely don't want to be a Sixer and I am willing to start my career all over."

Iverson is coming off one of his best seasons, averaging a career-high 33 points in 72 games.