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76ers’ interest in Mike Bibby not mutual Friday, Jul 3 2009, 12:01 am, MST

According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the 76ers reached out this week to the agent for Atlanta Hawks guard Mike Bibby, only to find that the 10-year veteran is intent on staying with. […]

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NBA: Artest says he’s ready to sign with Lakers Friday, Jul 3 2009, 12:01 am, MST

Free-agent forward Ron Artest told CBSSports.com last night that he was leaving the Houston Rockets to join Kobe Bryant and the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers.

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Sixers Summer Hoops Tour begins in West Norriton Friday, Jul 3 2009, 12:01 am, MST

Another summer means another annual installment of the Sixers Summer Hoops Tour, which will tip off its 14th consectutive campaign Monday at the Freedom Valley YMCA in West Norriton.

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Source: Celts offer Wallace deal Friday, Jul 3 2009, 12:01 am, MST

The Boston Celtics offered free-agent forward Rasheed Wallace a 2-year contract, an NBA source told the Boston Globe. Wallace, who had played for Detroit since midway through the 2003-04 season, met w. […]

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Source says Sixers, Miller won’t reach deal soon Thursday, Jul 2 2009, 12:01 am, MST

WHATEVER IS destined to happen in negotiations between the 76ers and free-agent point guard Andre Miller, one aspect came clearly into focus yesterday:

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Hockey kids warm to advice from Sixers’ Iguodala Thursday, Jul 2 2009, 12:01 am, MST

Andre Iguodala doesn’t know how to skate. He doesn’t know the first thing about lacing up the skates or taping a hockey stick.

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Pistons said to land Gordon, Villanueva Thursday, Jul 2 2009, 12:01 am, MST

The Detroit Pistons have agreed in principle to contracts with free agents Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva, a source close to the negotiations said last night.

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76ers’ GM focuses on Andre Miller situation Thursday, Jul 2 2009, 12:01 am, MST

While 76ers forward Andre Iguodala did a crossover and talked to a group of campers yesterday at the Flyers Skate Zone in the Northeast, team president and general manager Ed Stefanski began working o. […]

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Pistons to sign Gordon, source says Thursday, Jul 2 2009, 12:01 am, MST

The Detroit Pistons are acting quickly to remake a former championship contender. The Pistons agreed to 5-year contracts yesterday with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva, a person with knowledge of th. […]

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Morning Report: Pistons fire again Wednesday, Jul 1 2009, 4:56 am, MST

You have to love Joe Dumars, don’t you? The Detroit Pistons president swings the ax more frequently than Paul Bunyan, and with just as little effort.

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Time for 76ers to drop bunny mascot Wednesday, Jul 1 2009, 2:49 am, MST

Last week, the 76ers mercifully scrapped their unsightly, tricked-out, late-’90s uniforms and logo in favor of returning to the franchise’s famous old-school models. A lot of people were happy about t. […]

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John Smallwood: Sixers need Andre Miller back, but not at any price Wednesday, Jul 1 2009, 2:49 am, MST

TODAY WOULD BE one of those days where it would be good for the 76ers if point guard Andre Miller were a little less unusual.

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Sixers will talk with Andre Miller’s agent Wednesday, Jul 1 2009, 12:01 am, MST

With the NBA’s free-agent period beginning today, 76ers president and general manger Ed Stefanski plans to talk with Andre Miller’s agent.

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Curry fired after first year in Detroit Wednesday, Jul 1 2009, 12:01 am, MST

All or nothing seems to be the formula for coaching the Detroit Pistons. Bring home an NBA championship or hit the road.

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GM’s options on Sixers limited Wednesday, Jul 1 2009, 12:01 am, MST

It seems funny but sad now that the Los Angeles Clippers were ticked off last July when the 76ers lured free agent Elton Brand away with an $80 million contract. The Clips thought they had Brand’s wor. […]

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Iverson among NBA free agents Wednesday, Jul 1 2009, 12:01 am, MST

For the first time in his professional career, former 76ers wunderkind Allen Iverson faces an uncertain future as NBA free agency goes into full swing today.

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Bidding begins for Sixers to keep point guard Miller Wednesday, Jul 1 2009, 12:01 am, MST

LOOK, IF YOU can, into the future: Can you see unrestricted free agent Andre Miller in a 76ers uniform in 2009-10?

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Andre Miller is 76ers’ No. 1 concern Tuesday, Jun 30 2009, 12:01 am, MST

This summer’s free agency - like most 76ers possessions the last 21/2 seasons - begins with point guard Andre Miller.

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Yao Ming’s career in jeopardy Tuesday, Jun 30 2009, 12:01 am, MST

HOUSTON - Yao Ming’s broken left foot could be a “career-threatening” injury, the Houston Rockets’ team physician said yesterday. Tom Clanton told the Houston Chronicle that Yao’s injury “has the pote. […]

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NBA: Rubio a no-show for Timberwolves Saturday, Jun 27 2009, 12:01 am, MST

Ricky Rubio was not present when the Minnesota Timberwolves introduced their 2009 draft class yesterday. Sixth overall pick Jonny Flynn and 28th pick Wayne Ellington, a former Episcopal Academy star,. […]

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Andre Iguodala motivates young hockey players

Andre Iguodala took a break from the basketball court on Wednesday to share advice with young hockey players participating in the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation.

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Philadelphia 76ers announce assistant coaches

The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that Head Coach Eddie Jordan has named Mike OKoren as Associate Head Coach and will retain Jim Lynam and Aaron McKie as assistant coaches for the upcoming season. […]

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Christmas, Holiday in Orlando with Speights for Sixers Summer League team

Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the Sixers and New Jersey Nets will combine to field a team in the Orlando Pro Summer League, held from July 6-10 at. […]

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76ers select Jrue Holiday in first round of the 2009 NBA Draft

Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has selected guard Jrue Holiday with the 17th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. Holiday (6-3/180) was an e. […]

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Andre Iguodala and Thaddeus Young invited to participate in team USAs mini-camp

USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo, announced today that 25 players, including the Philadelphia 76ers Andre Iguodala and Thaddeus Young, have accepted invitations to participate in the 2009 USA B. […]

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76ers Fit for Fun continues to encourage healthy lifestyles across Philadelphia Region

The 76ers Fit for Fun program, co-sponsored by DeVry University and New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), visited 100 children at the Main Line YMCA.

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Sixers relaunch brand with official change to primary logo

The Philadelphia 76ers have officially changed their primary logo and color scheme with a return to the traditional 76ers basketball logo and the red, white and blue color scheme.

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10th annual Summer Beach Bash presented by Kia Motors returns to Jacks Place

The Sixers will host the tenth annual Summer Beach Bash, presented by Kia Motors at Jacks Place (36th and Ocean Drive, Avalon, N.J.) on Saturday, July 25 from 3-6pm.

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Jason Kapono Teleconference

Jason Kapono talks about his future role with the Sixers.

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Q&A with Jason Kapono

With the completion of physicals, Kapono is officially a Sixer. The sharp-shooter was in town earlier this week, and SIXERS.COM caught up with him for a quick interview.

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Jason Smith Welcomed Soldiers

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jason Smith welcomed home Soldiers of the 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, who served 10 months in Iraq, at a local event to honoring their return in Trenton.

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Royal Ivey declines player option for 2009-10

Royal Ivey has declined the player option on his contract for the 2009-10 season, making him an unrestricted free agent.

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Ed Stefanki 6/10/2009 teleconference transcript

Sixers President/GM Ed Stefanski takes questions regarding the recent acquisition of Jason Kapono from Toronto.

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Jason Smith medical update

Jason Smith was examined by Dr. David Altchek, the attending Orthopeadic Surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY, and has been cleared to do basketball court work without any limit. […]

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Philadelphia 76ers acquire forward Jason Kapono from Toronto

Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has acquired forward Jason Kapono from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for forward Reggie Evans.

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