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Philadelphia 76ers coverage

Sixers.com | News


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phillyBurbs.com | Sixers headlines

Ratliff: 'I still intimidate people'
The veteran center is happy to be back with the team.
Sixers bring Ratliff back
The 35-year-old center is sought for his defensive prowess and leadership ability. He signed for the 10-year-player minimum of $1.26 million.
Iguodala ready to play at the '2' spot
SIXERS NOTES: The Sixers want to get Thaddeus Young on the floor more at small forward.
Iguodala wants to lead Sixers to finals
The forward's new deal could top out at $85 million for six seasons.
76ers re-sign Andre Iguodala
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia 76ers re-signed Andre Iguodala on Sunday, giving the forward a six-year contract worth a reported $80 million.
Iguodala, Sixers OK new deal
Both sides have agreed in principle, but a contract hasn't officially been signed yet.
Sixers mum on new deal
After just four seasons with the Sixers, Andre Iguodala emerged as the team's go-to guy.
Sixers to play one more Spectrum game
The 76ers will play one final game at the Spectrum, which will be torn down next year to make room for a 300,000-square-foot retail, dining and entertainment complex adjacent to the Wachovia Center.
2008-09 Sixers season schedule
When and where the Sixers will play this season.
Sixers won't need to pay luxury tax
Even if they sign restricted free agent Andre Iguodala to a long-term contract starting at $12 million, the Sixers would still be more than $5 million below the tax threshold of $71.5 million.

Philly.com | Sixers headlines

Warriors lose key starter Monta Ellis for 3 months
Golden State guard Monta Ellis will be sidelined for at least 3 months after severely spraining an ankle during an offseason workout, forcing the Warriors to start the season without the player expected to lead their revamped roster this fall.
Kobe Bryant key to U.S. victory
BEIJING - He wasn't the gold-medal game's top performer, or the emotional leader for Team USA, but the signature Olympic basketball moment belonged to the Olympian most of China craved to see.
Sam Donnellon: U.S. men's basketball works as team to reclaim gold
BEIJING - The long howl bellowed through the bowels of National Indoor Stadium. Was it man? Beast? Pain or exaltation?

NBA.com | News and scores

Grizzlies Sign Iranian Center Hamed Haddadi
The Memphis Grizzlies signed free-agent center Hamed Haddadi pronounced, who led all 2008 Olympians in rebounding and blocks, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today.
Candace Parker Named July's Hanns-G ‘Go Beyond' Rookie of the Month
After leading all rookies with more than 20 points per game, Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker was named the Hanns-G 'Go Beyond' Rookie of the Month for July. She previously won the inaugural award for the month of May.
Hornets Sign Veteran Big Man Sean Marks
The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have signed free agent forward/center Sean Marks. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released. "We are excited for Sean to join our team,"said Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower. "He is a veteran leader, who has been on winning teams and will be a great addition to our frontcourt.”
2008 NBA Preseason Begins Saturday, Oct. 5
The NBA's 115-game preseason schedule for 2008 tips off on Oct. 5 and features 33 games in non-NBA cities and is highlighted by NBA Europe Live presented by EA SPORTS™; NBA China Games 2008; the Euroleague American Tour, featuring three Euroleague teams participating in NBA preseason games; and a game played on an outdoor court.
Australia's Mills Waiting On NBA Chance
ABC News reports "Australian point guard Patrick Mills says he is yet to be approached by NBA clubs despite an impressive performances at the Beijing Olympics. Mills was the Boomers' highest pointscorer in Beijing, and finished in the top 10 in the tournament for the most steals. His skills attracted praise from American commentators who said he had the talent to play in the world's premier basketball competition, the NBA. But the 20-year-old starlet says playing college basketball in the United States limits his opportunities for now."
Coach K To Help Make Olympic Program Long-Term Success
On ESPN.COM, Andy Katz reports "Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski isn't done with USA Basketball after coaching the Americans to the gold medal with a thrilling win over Spain in Beijing last Sunday. He's just getting started. Krzyzewski said Wednesday by phone from Durham, N.C., that he will continue to be involved in helping USA Basketball with the model that national team managing director Jerry Colangelo organized three years ago. A three-year commitment from players and coaches is being praised for creating a winning atmosphere around the national team. Currently, the lower levels of USA Basketball, notably the junior national teams in tournaments at the under-20 and under-18 levels, have yearly turnover of players and coaches."
Lots of Questions to Answer Now That WNBA Break is Over
On ESPN.COM, Graham Hays writes "can Taj McWilliams-Franklin replace Cheryl Ford in Detroit? Folks in Connecticut, Indiana and New York had to have been wondering what they had done to deserve the latest twist in the Eastern Conference race. Just when it appeared Cheryl Ford's season-ending knee injury had left the Shock vulnerable in the frontcourt -- an area where Detroit has regularly outmuscled opponents during the postseason -- along comes the league's ninth-best rebounder this season and one of its most seasoned postseason post players. From the success he has had with Ford and Plenette Pierson to up-and-down results from Kara Braxton and former posts Ruth Riley and Katie Feenstra, Laimbeer (and assistant Rick Mahorn) have more or less relied on young post players. Now they have a veteran in McWilliams-Franklin who ought to remind them a lot of the veterans who knew every trick of the trade for the Pistons en route to NBA titles in 1988-89 and 1989-90.”
Oklahoma City to Announce Name on Sept. 3
Oklahoma City's new NBA team will announce its name and unveil its look on September 3.
Oklahoma City Signs Kyle Weaver
The Oklahoma City NBA franchise signed free agent guard Kyle Weaver to a multi-year contract, it was announced Wednesday by the team's General Manager Sam Presti.
Trail Blazers Sign Luke Lackson, Steven Hill and Jamaal Tatum
The Portland Trail Blazers signed forward Luke Jackson, rookie center Steven Hill and rookie guard Jamaal Tatum, General Manager Kevin Pritchard announced today. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. Jackson (6-7, 215), a four-year NBA veteran, has appeared in 73 career games, averaging 3.5 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 9.9 minutes.

Yahoo.com | Sixers Photos

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 21: Elton Brand #42 (R) of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a photograph with fans at the Wachovia Center August 21, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)


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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 21: A young Philadelphia 76ers fan poses for a photograph displaying his Elton Brand autographed 76ers away team jersey at the Wachovia Center August 21, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)


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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 21: Elton Brand #42 of the Philadelphia 76ers signs autographs for fans at the Wachovia Center August 21, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)


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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 21: Elton Brand #42 (R) of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a photograph with fans attending an event at the Wachovia Center August 21, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)


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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 21: Samuel Dalembert #1 (L) and Elton Brand #42 of the Philadelphia 76ers deliver schools supplies donated by fans at the Wachovia Center August 21, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)


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Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala autographs pictures for fans after a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. Iguodala, who was a restricted free agent, signed a six-year contract with the NBA basketball team.


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Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala talks to a reporter after a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. Iguodala, who was a restricted free agent, signed a six-year contract with the NBA basketball team.


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Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala shakes hands with the NBA basketball team's general manager, Ed Stefanski, during a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. Iguodala, who was a restricted free agent, signed a six-year contract.


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Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, after he re-signed with the NBA basketball team. Iguodala, who was a restricted free agent, signed a six-year contract.


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