Philadelphia 76ers
Andrew Bynum Set to Resume Practicing
When 76ers coach Doug Collins and his team centerpiece, Andrew Bynum, had a recent conversation, the center told Collins that if they were in the regular season, he would be able to play right... »Read More
Source: Bynum has Routine Injections
According to a source: (Andrew) Bynum will have a planned injection as part of his ongoing treatment on knee to get him on court asap. Not a setback. (Sixers coach) Collins said at practice... »Read More
76ers Veterans Poorly Conditioned?
“Our team, we’ve got to be in a little bit better condition,” Collins said. “I’ve been worried about pushing the guys in camp. We’ve got some older guys in camp that you worry about... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Can The 76ers Contend?
HOOPSWORLD's Yannis Koutroupis and Steve Kyler debate the state of the Philadelphia 76ers and whether they are one of the elite teams in the East. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Making the Most of Hinrich
They say that Kirk Hinrich has lost a step, but he's as healthy as he's been in years and that could be all the difference for the 2012-13 Chicago Bulls... Nick Young nails his... »Read More
NBA PM: Eddy Curry Nears Unlikely Comeback?
Could Eddy Curry revive his career in the most unlikely of places? ... Philadelphia's secret weapon? ... Can the Mavericks sustain a loss of Dirk Nowitzki? »Read More
NBA AM: Jrue Holiday Feels The 76ers Can Contend
Jrue Holiday talks about how the 76ers will play and can contend this year... Smush Parker fires back at Kobe Bryant... Lakers point guards on the move? »Read More
Sixers Release Xavier Silas
A journey isnt a journey without a journey. Demonstrate resilience today. Sixers just released me. via Xavier Silas via Twitter »Read More
76ers Searching for Iguodala’s Replacement
During the past two seasons, Sixers head coach Doug Collins always had an answer. If his team was going against a team with a great scorer, he could handle it with just one player.... »Read More
Andrew Bynum Sixers’ First Option?
It’s been interesting listening to the differing opinions about who is better, Dwight Howard or the Sixers’ Andrew Bynum. The Sixers I’ve talked to are firmly in their teammate’s camp. This includes Jrue Holiday,... »Read More
Thaddeus Young Suffers Sprained Ankle
Thaddeus Young sprained an ankle earlier, is day to day. via Bob Cooney of the Daily News/Twitter »Read More
NBA AM: Will The New Faces In New Places Fit?
New Faces In New Places: There was a lot of movement this summer involving major players. With NBA training camps in full swing and preseason basketball a few days away, there are some questions surrounding... »Read More
NBA AM: Bulls’ Bench Mob Knew End Was Nearing
The Chicago Bulls totally reshaped their bench over the summer, a move last season’s bench mob saw coming from the beginning. »Read More
76ers Shut Down Andrew Bynum
While the anticipation for the upcoming 76ers season has been filled with excitement and high expectations, one of the first words to come out of the mouth of coach Doug Collins was “disappointing.” That’s... »Read More
76ers Pick Up Option on Doug Collins
The Philadelphia 76ers have picked up their option on head coach Doug Collins’ contract for the 2013-14 season. Collins was named the 23rd head coach in franchise history on May 21, 2010 and has... »Read More
NBA PM: The NBA “Wild Card” Team?
The Dallas Mavericks expect nothing less than a championship ... Al Harrington says the Orlando Magic will NOT accept losing ... Andrew Bynum sidelined by knee ... »Read More
Andrew Bynum Sidelined By Knee
The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that the team will take precautionary measures with center Andrew Bynum and will withhold him from basketball activities for the next three weeks in order to maximize the therapeutic... »Read More
Beasley, Thabeet Highlight NBA Retreads
Some NBA players don't get it right on their first (or second) try. Here's a look at some of the players looking to break out with a new team. »Read More
NBA Preseason Power Rankings
The Miami HEAT, current NBA reigning champions, stay atop the preseason rankings but repeating will be no easy task. »Read More
HOOPSWORLD’S 2012-2013 Team Previews
A guide to HOOPSWORLD's 2012-2013 team previews! »Read More
The Battle For The Eighth Seed – East
There is a battle for the eighth seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference and several of last season's playoff teams will be challenged. »Read More
NBA PM: 2013 Draft Obligations
A full 90 percent of the league has some sort of draft obligation in 2013 (coming in or going out), depending on protections. »Read More
Nick Young: ‘I was shocked’ to be in Philly
Collins reached out to Nick Young, a five-year veteran who, for his career, has averaged 11.4 points, shooting 43 percent from the floor, 38 percent from three-point range. Like Williams, Young was a free... »Read More
Dan Gadzuric to Join Sixers’ Camp
Sixers to bring Dan Gadzuric to camp. They had him in for a workout last year but went with Francisco Elson instead. via John R. Finger via Twitter »Read More
Andrew Bynum Not Ready for Contract Talks
In other Bynum news, DiLeo said the team and agent David Lee have yet to speak about a contract extension. Bynum, set to make $16.5 million this season, can become a free agent July... »Read More
Tony DiLeo Promoted to GM of 76ers
Almost one year ago, Tony DiLeo left a conversation with 76ers principal owner Joshua Harris in which DiLeo, who has coached the team, headed up the scouting department and had been team president and... »Read More
Top Five Eastern Conference Teams to Watch
John Wall and the revamped Washington Wizards are just one Eastern Conference team to keep an eye on this season, but there are four other teams worth watching as the 2012-2013 season approaches... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Jamario Moon Wants To Join Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have a glaring need at small forward and free agent wing Jamario Moon feels he’s the man for the job. »Read More
Ranking The Impact Players On New Teams
Many NBA teams have added new players for the coming season. Which of these acquisitions will make the biggest impact? »Read More
Sixers Promote Tony DiLeo to GM
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a deal promoting assistant general manager Tony DiLeo to GM under president Rod Thorn, a league source told CBSSports.com Friday. Thorn will stay in his role for the... »Read More
Source: Sixers Pursued Nuggets’ Masai Ujiri
Before widening their search for a general manager this summer, the Philadelphia 76ers aggressively pursued Denver Nuggets GM Masai Ujiri, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Ujiri has emerged as a rising star among league... »Read More
Arnett Moultrie’s Conditioning a Concern?
Remember that high ankle sprain that Sixers rookie Arnett Moultrie suffered while working out for NBA teams prior to the draft? The one that had the 6-11 Moultrie hobbling around when he was introduced... »Read More
Thorn Confirms Tony DiLeo GM Candidate
Speaking of (Sixers president Rod) Thorn, he didn’t say much about the search for his replacement. He did, however, acknowledge that vice president of basketball operations Tony DiLeo is indeed a candidate for the... »Read More
NBA PM: Team Salaries Averaging $67.1 Million
The average team salary is currently about $67.1 million with eight tax teams and six remaining franchises under the salary cap. »Read More
NBA PM: The 1995 NBA MVP Myth
Picking the NBA contenders is easy, but this prediction is much harder ... The next NBA head coach? ... Dispelling the 1995 NBA MVP Myth ... »Read More
2012-2013 Philadelphia 76ers Season Preview
With the NBA season just around the corner, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2012-2013 Philadelphia 76ers. »Read More
NBA AM: Some Coaches Need To Win Now
With the 2012-2013 NBA season just around the corner, there are some coaches who need to win and win now... The money has dried up in the NBA... Is Tony DiLeo on tap for... »Read More
Sixers Eyeing Tony DiLeo for GM Position?
The 76ers, having gone outside the organization early on in their search for a general manager to eventually replace Rod Thorn, are now looking inward – this time at senior vice president of basketball... »Read More
NBA PM: An Unlikely Contender In The West?
Is one Western Conference team being overlooked in talk of contention? ... Blatche, Nets finally connect ... Doug Collins admits the Sixers had maxed out their potential ... »Read More
NBA PM: East Teams Facing The Most Pressure
A look at the five teams in the Eastern Conference who are under the most pressure to win... Free agency news from across the league... »Read More
New Faces in New Places: NBA Executives
Which prominent NBA execs shifted to new destinations and which teams are still searching less than a month from the start of training camp? »Read More
NBA Sunday: Rebuilding Dwight Howard’s Image
Dwight Howard recently took out a full page ad in the Orlando Sentinel aimed at Magic fans. Can his image ever fully recover? »Read More
NBA PM: Available Options & Extensions
Teams must decide on rookie contract extensions and options by Halloween. In a class headlined by James Harden, who else is eligible? »Read More
Report: Mike Zarren to Remain With Celtics
Mike Zarren has removed himself from consideration for the 76ers GM job and will stay with Celtics. via Paul Flannery of Weei/Twitter »Read More
Spencer Hawes to have Gasol-Type Role
“I want (Hawes) to play the Pau Gasol role with Bynum,” Collins said. “Both (Hawes and Gasol) like to play out on the perimeter because they can shoot the ball and are very good passers.” – Doug... »Read More
Six NBA Players Primed To Breakout
Every year there are NBA players primed for a breakout season. Check out our top six candidates here. »Read More
Curry Ready to Try Head Coaching Again?
Sixers coach and former Pistons coach Doug Collins says assistant Michael Curry is ready to lead his own team again. Pistons fans don’t have fond memories of the one season Curry coached the team... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Is It Kevin Durant’s Time?
After LeBron James’ first NBA title, most believe Kevin Durant will have to just patiently wait his turn. But, Durant feels otherwise »Read More
Collins Wants to Coach 76ers 4 or 5 Years
Which means obviously with the Sixers. “I am hoping that I am still active and I would like to coach four or five years in Philadelphia,” he (Doug Collins) said. So much for the... »Read More
Coach: The Challenge of Offensive Integration
With major personnel movement in Los Angeles and Philadelphia, Coach Macri explains how the teams must integrate their new pieces. »Read More
NBA PM: 5 NBA Veterans Who Must Step Up
Breaking down five NBA veterans who must step up for their teams this season ... Mark Cuban: Mavs going according to plan ... Joe Johnson talks trade, Nets ... »Read More
NBA PM: Spending Power Dwindling
Very few NBA teams have significant spending power left this summer, a comprehensive look at remaining cap room and exceptions. »Read More
NBA PM: Is Princeton Offense Right For Lakers?
Mike Brown explains his rationale in using the Princeton offense in LA this season ... Draft Prospect: Nate Wolters ... Rockets exec in running for Sixers' GM position? »Read More
Report: Sixers Eyeing Sam Hinkie as GM
The Philadelphia 76ers are targeting Houston Rockets executive vice president of basketball operations Sam Hinkie in their ongoing search for a new general manager, SI.com has learned. via Sam Amick of Sports Illustrated »Read More
NBA AM: Cavaliers’ Roster Is Maxed Out
The Cleveland Cavaliers have more salary cap space than anyone, but their roster is maxed out... Movement in Philly but not with the Clippers... Will the Bucks extend Brandon Jennings?... The Legend of the... »Read More
Source: Sixers to Interview Zarren, Bower
Sixer brass to interview Boston’s Mike Zarren (1st interview) & Jeff Bower (2nd int.) for GM job in 1st part of week – league source. via John Mitchell via Twitter »Read More
Changing of the Guard in the NBA?
These up-and-coming squads possess the talent and potential to make a mark in the NBA over the next few seasons and beyond. »Read More
Where Will Sixers’ Doug Collins Put Focus?
When the Sixers welcomed center Andrew Bynum into the fold a little over a week ago, (coach Doug) Collins wasted no time saying that (Evan) Turner, Jrue Holiday, and Bynum were surefire starters. It... »Read More
Celtics’ Zarren Candidate for Sixers’ GM?
Boston Celtics assistant general manager Mike Zarren is a serious candidate for the Sixers general manager position, sources with knowledge of the search told SI.com. With incumbent Rod Thorn expected to transition to a... »Read More
NBA AM: Shabazz Muhammad On NBA Fast Track?
Shabazz Muhammad is certainly NBA bound if he's permanently ineligible... Nick Young and Dorrell Wright talk Andrew Bynum... Trevor Ariza all business... »Read More
Iguodala a Good Fit in Denver’s Offense?
The Nuggets added (Andre) Iguodala, and while it doesn’t radically change their team, the shift should be considered important to the Nuggets’ outlook. They lost a shooter in Arron Afflalo and a scorer in... »Read More
NBA PM: Iguodala Ready For Nuggets’ Challenge
Andre Iguodala is ready to push Denver to new heights ... Up Close: Ray McCallum ... Don't sleep on Jason Richardson ... »Read More
Bynum Leaning Toward Sixers Extension
Fans were allowed to take part in the press conference for (Andrew) Bynum and new teammate Jason Richardson, and they gave their new heroes a welcome worthy of Philly sports heroes like Julius Erving... »Read More
Will Being ‘The Guy’ be Good for Bynum?
Not that (Andrew) Bynum lacks character. Despite his issues, he stayed out of jail and last year stayed out of the hospital. Bynum isn’t a punk, and he isn’t a thug. But he isn’t... »Read More
Richardson to Shed Throw-In Player Tag?
Richardson made it known that he intends to be anything but a throw-in player as part of the 12-player, four-team trade that brought Bynum and him to the Sixers last week. “It’s really a... »Read More
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