James, Davis, Jaric and Hassell for AI?

Rumors are circulating at the moment that the Timberwolves have offered the above players to Philadelphia for Allen Iverson. At first glance, one takes pause. However, after further thought, I believe that this would be an acceptable trade.

If this trade were correct, the Wolves lineup should be the following:

PG-Foye/Hudson
SG-Iverson/Wright
SF-McCants (eventually)/Reed
PF-Garnett/Smith/Madsen/Griffin
C-Blount/Smith/Madsen/Griffin

Although Rashad McCants is somewhat small for a forward position, it seems to be a position he was born to play with his three point shooting. With a starting lineup of Foye, Iverson, McCants, Garnett and Blount, with Craig Smith substituting in at the power forward position, thus moving Garnett to center at times, the Timberwolves should be able to run opponents out of the gym.

Also, with this lineup the Wolves have a great blend of veteran leadership and youth. The two former MVP's will demand a high level of play from the young players, which would be beneficial in the present as well as the future as they will be developing their skills in a high pressure situation at a much faster rate. With a young core of Foye, McCants and Smith, the Timberwolves would be in a relatively respectable position once Iverson and Garnett leave, either through trades, free-agency or retirement.

Not to mention that this deal does not include addition draft picks, with the Wolves already short in that department for the foreseeable future. Another plus.

The only concern is Minnesota's lack of big men, which has already been the concern throughout this season. With one injury, the depth is shot. In that case, Minnesota now would have the ability to sign free agents throughout the season to fill some holes (see: Jamaal Magloire this summer). Hopefully, on the cheap.

Again, this is only speculation since nobody really knows who will win the Iverson sweepstakes, but this proposed trade is something that Billy King really should consider.