OAKLAND -- The Golden State Warriors have placed oft-injured point guard Baron Davis, promising center Andris Biedrins and a third player on the table in a possible swap that would bring disgruntled All-Star guard Allen Iverson and journeyman center Steven Hunter from Philadelphia to the Bay Area, according to a published report.

According to Wednesday's New York Daily News, the Warriors deal is one of two before the 76ers as they try to deal the high-scoring Iverson under the constraints of the NBA salary cap.

"It makes sense for the Sixers to make the deal with Golden State," an Eastern Conference executive told the paper. "It's the situation the Pacers were in last year with Ron Artest (currently with the Sacramento Kings). It's better to get those guys out of your conference, unless you're getting a blockbuster in return."

Golden State reportedly had been trying to move veterans with long-term deals, including Troy Murphy, Mike Dunleavy and Adonal Foyle. But the Sixers asked for one of the three young Warriors emerging stars -- the 20-year-old Biedrins, Monta Ellis or soon-to-be free agent Mickael Pietrus.

Although the Warriors generally would be extremely reluctant to part with an emerging talent like Biedrins, this year's NBA draft is shaping to be the deepest in big man depth possibly in NBA history.

However, if 76ers team president Billy King was near a trade with the Warriors, he wasn't showing it.

Iverson was to be inactive again for Philadelphia's game against Boston on Wednesday night, his fourth straight game on the list.

The Sixers have grown weary of the daily Iverson interrogations, getting quizzed about Iverson's status from the media to friends and family. Everyone wants to know what's up. Coach Maurice Cheeks said after Wednesday's shootaround he knew nothing about a possible trade.

"People call and ask about this and about that, but there's nothing going on," Cheeks said. "They just know we haven't been winning games and they know other things are going on."

The Sixers aren't the only ones dealing with the swirling speculation. Almost every team has been linked in some sort of trade rumor, most of them unfounded, though some appear to be dropping out of contention faster than the Sixers in the Eastern Conference.

Kings owners Joe and Gavin Maloof both said the club wasn't interested Tuesday, apparently removing Sacramento from the mix. And Charlotte could be involved in a possible multi-team trade, though it's unlikely the Bobcats will end up with Iverson. Even some in Minnesota suddenly seem cautious about taking on "The Answer."

"As things are going well, people are apprehensive to change what got us there," Timberwolves assistant coach Rex Kalamian said.

While a few players, like Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, said they would openly welcome Iverson on their team, others are more on edge, realizing they could be part of a swap.

"Whatever happens with the Sixers is the Sixers," said rookie guard Randy Foye, a trade option for his potential and for his Philadelphia connection after a college career at Villanova. "He's a great player, but you can't let things like that distract you. You just have to keep on playing."

For all the scoring he brought to the Sixers, not even Iverson could make a difference for a franchise sliding toward another draft lottery. The Sixers were stuck in last place when he was placed on in the inactive list Friday, and they're still there after Monday's loss to Portland.

The Sixers take an eight-game losing streak into Wednesday night's game against Boston, their worst skid since April 1997. The Sixers (5-15) have lost 15 of 17 and are tied with Charlotte for the worst record in the Eastern Conference.

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.

"It's a challenge to keep the guys involved in it and stay committed to what we're trying to do," Cheeks said Wednesday.

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.