Iverson Could Return to Sixers by Monday Night
With news breaking last week that the Sixers were considering bringing back Allen Iverson after point guard Lou Williams was sidelined with a broken jaw for the next eight weeks, the Sixers and Iverson met for two hours on Monday, and seem closer than ever to reaching a deal.
ESPN.com spoke to two sources familiar with the situation, who say that the Sixers would be targeting Monday’s home game against the Denver Nuggets as the date as to which they’d bring Iverson back.
Sixers coach Eddie Jordan, GM Ed Stefanski and Comcast-Spectacor chairman Ed Snider all continue to deny reports that they’ve reached a decision about whether or not to sign Iverson, even after the meeting.
The sources, however, told ESPN.com that Iverson’s return is more likely than not on both sides of the table. The Sixers reportedly have already made plans to send assistant coach (and former Iverson teammate) Aaron McKie to meet with Iverson in Philadelphia later this week to make sure he’d be ready for Monday’s game against the Nuggets.
“No doubt he’s coming back,” one source said.
More to come as the situation unfolds.
