Lots of speculation, but no destination in Iverson sweepstakes

Never mind the trade rumors. Nothing is taking a toll on the Sixers quite like the losing. Cheeks said he's preaching to the Sixers how much he still believes in them.

Perhaps he should raise his voice.

"The last couple of games that we've had, we've had very good games although the outcome hasn't been what we've wanted," he said. "The effort has been very strong. Our play on the defensive end has been strong, passing the ball and utilizing the talents that we have. The guys believe that it's going to turn around. It is going to turn around."

The Sixers, though, play seven of their next 10 on the road where they are a conference-worst 2-10. Maybe they'll run into their ol' pal Iverson. Three of those road games are against Boston, Golden State and Sacramento, three of the most heavily rumored Iverson destinations.

While the Sixers desperately need salary cap relief and/or draft picks in any trade, guard Andre Iguodala wanted some talented players (like Shaun Livingston? Baron Davis?) coming back to Philadelphia.

"I definitely just want to see some guys come in who work hard and love the game and enjoy playing it and just want to come in and help us get better," Iguodala said.