Philadelphia 76ers
How Exactly Was Dwight Howard Traded?
The Orlando Magic somehow traded Howard while generating a massive trade exception. How was it done? »Read More
76ers Fans Already on Board with Bynum?
The Sixers’ fan base, which hadn’t been thrilled by the previous offseason moves, seems energized by finally having a player of (Andrew) Bynum’s caliber. They’ve waited six years since (Allen) Iverson’s departure. (Andre) Iguodala... »Read More
Ranking the NBA Eastern Conference
After a deluge of player changes, HOOPSWORLD ranks the NBA's Eastern Conference teams. »Read More
NBA AM: The Next Nightmare In The NBA
With Dwight Howard out of the picture, whats the next situation to watch in what will be the new normal of the NBA... Catching up with Patric Young... The Orthokine-Therapy... The deal that almost... »Read More
Source: Bynum to Undergo Knee Procedure
New Sixers center Andrew Bynum will head to Germany in early September to have the same experimental procedure on his knee that Kobe Bryant, Grant Hill and Alex Rodriguez have undergone, according to a... »Read More
Who Will Battle For Eighth In The East?
The battle for playoff spots in the NBA's Eastern Conference will be competitive all the way through the eighth and final position. »Read More
76ers Ready to Challenge the HEAT?
If the Lakers do arrive as the ultimate challenge, it won’t be until June. That makes the more immediate concern the Philadelphia 76ers, who landed (Andrew) Bynum in the Howard trade. On one hand,... »Read More
Agent: Bynum Excited to Join 76ers
In Philly things will run through him. He’ll finally have the opportunity to fully show what he can do and because of that he’s just as excited to be a 76er as they are... »Read More
NBA PM: Bynum Excited To Be A 76er
Andrew Bynum is excited to finally have a team of his own... The Nuggets Welcome Andre Iguodala... The Lakers sign Jodie Meeks and more! »Read More
NBA@2: NBA West’s Top Five Teams
How does the Dwight Howard trade impact the Western Conference? ... Up Close: Louisville's Peyton Silva ... The unsung winners of the blockbuster trade ... »Read More
Sources: Howard to Lakers Deal Complete
A four-team trade that would send Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers is complete, multiple sources told ESPN on Thursday night. A source with direct knowledge of the talks told ESPN.com’s Marc Stein... »Read More
Will Sixers Offer Bynum Max Extension?
A source said the Sixers have yet to reach out to (Andrew) Bynum’s agent, David Lee, about an extension, but there will be plenty of time for that. When the sides begin to talk... »Read More
NBA PM: Dwight Howard to the Lakers?
Have the Los Angeles Lakers found another path to Dwight Howard? Is it worth giving up Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol? »Read More
Lavoy Allen Won’t Concede Bench Role
Lavoy Allen heard his coach. He’s just not worried about it. Allen, who became a starter in last year’s playoffs, heard his coach’s plan to start (Kwame) Brown and Spencer Hawes in the frontcourt,... »Read More
NBA@2: The Last Big Free Agency Destination
The NBA's new (unlikely) hotbed of free agency ... Tomas Satoransky talks NBA transition ... Team USA isn't the only NBA dream team in the Olympic field . . . »Read More
2012 NBA Free Agency: Best of Who’s Left
Bargain shopping is in full swing across the NBA, will your favorite team acquire a bargain or a bust to close out free agency? »Read More
Maalik Wayns Signs With 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that they have signed rookie free agent guard Maalik Wayns. Wayns (6-2, 200) was an early entry candidate for the 2012 NBA Draft following his junior season at Villanova.... »Read More
NBA AM: Let’s Make A Deal
With less than 60 days until NBA teams open training camps, things will start to settle down a bit, however there are some situations to watch that don't involve Dwight Howard... A new Olympic... »Read More
Rookie Free Agent Wayns Joins 76ers
Maalik Wayns left Villanova a year early to pursue his dream of playing in the NBA. It appears that dream will come true, in his hometown no less. A source confirmed Saturday that Wayns... »Read More
Sixers Edging Toward Tom Penn for GM?
The 76ers are close to signing former Portland Trail Blazers executive Tom Penn as their new general manager, according to a source. Penn would replace president Rod Thorn, who is set to move to... »Read More
Tom Penn Candidate for Sixers GM?
Former Trail Blazers executive Tom Penn is a candidate for the Philadelphia 76ers’ day-to-day general manager position under team president Rod Thorn, league sources told CBSSports.com on Sunday. Penn was vice president for basketball... »Read More
Kwame Brown to Start at Center for 76ers?
Doug Collins has a plan. During an informal gathering with the media Tuesday, Collins discussed how he wants to move Spencer Hawes to power forward with the idea of starting free agent Kwame Brown... »Read More
Report: Sixers, Royal Ivey Agree to Terms
Sixers head coach Doug Collins on Tuesday told reporters the team has agreed to terms with guard Royal Ivey. Ivey spent two seasons in Philadelphia from 2008 to 2010, before being traded to Milwaukee... »Read More
Brand on Sixers: ‘No hard feelings at all’
Elton Brand says he would have loved to return, but he also knew the Sixers had to make changes if they were going to improve. Those changes included the Sixers opting to use their... »Read More
Elton Brand Heading to Dallas
Looking to solidify depth in the frontcourt, the Dallas Mavericks have acquired Elton Brand off of waivers from the Philadelphia 76ers. »Read More
Source: Lou Williams Headed to Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a multiyear contract with free agent guard Lou Williams, a league source told ESPN.com. Williams, an Atlanta area native, averaged a career-high 14.9 points and 3.5 assists per... »Read More
Warriors Trade Dorell Wright to Sixers?
Dorell Wright is getting another chance to start over and leaving behind another team that has more salary cap space in his absence. The Golden State Warriors agreed Tuesday to trade Wright to the... »Read More
Best of Who’s Left in NBA Free Agency
While the most notable free agents have already come to terms, who are the quality players and steals left on the market? »Read More
Top 5 Free Agent Bargains
Many agreements have been made between players and teams at this point, but which ones will prove to be the best bargains? »Read More
NBA Saturday: Free Agency Rumors, The Next Tier
With the top free agents already having deals in hand, the attention will now shift to the next tier of players. Here’s the latest »Read More
NBA@2: Sixers Making Their Moves
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to make moves, preparing to amnesty Elton Brand and more ... Tony Parker cleared for Olympics ... Derek Fisher in demand for title hopefuls ... »Read More
Agent: Young Agrees to Deal with 76ers
Young has agreed to a 1-year, 6M deal with Sixers, agent Mark Bartelstein tells Y! via Adrian Wojnarowski via Twitter »Read More
Sources: 76ers to Amnesty Elton Brand
The 76ers have decided to use the amnesty clause on Elton Brand and the $18M left on final year of his deal, league sources tell Y! Sports. via Adrian Wojnarowski via Twitter »Read More
Thorn Shoots Down Iguodala Trade Rumor
Rod Thorn said there’s no truth to rumblings about a trade involving the 76ers and Raptors. In an email Thursday night, Thorn denied there’s anything to a rumored deal in which the Sixers would... »Read More
Report: Hawes Agrees to Sixers Extension
Free-agent center Spencer Hawes has agreed to a two -year, $13.1 million contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, Hawes’ agent, Greg Lawrence, told Yahoo! Sports. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports »Read More
Sixers’ Jrue Holiday Seeks Max Extension?
Sixers guard Jrue Holiday added to USA select team roster. Holiday also is seeking a max contract extension from Sixers, source tells Yahoo! via Marc J. Spears via Twitter »Read More
Sources: Sixers, Lavoy Allen Reach Deal
The 76ers reached agreement in principle on a two-year, $6 million contract extension with Lavoy Allen on Sunday, the first day of free agency, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. The deal... »Read More
2012 NBA Draft Eve Notebook
Here’s a little taste of the latest rumors, buzz and analysis 24 hours before the 2012 NBA Draft. »Read More
NBA Sunday: Bulls Considering Noah Trade?
Bulls shopping Joakim Noah now, as well as Luol Deng?... Deron Williams narrows free agent search to two teams already... Sixers considering Andre Iguodala-for-Pau Gasol swap? »Read More
Raptors, Warriors Eyeing Andre Iguodala?
The Golden State Warriors, with four picks in the draft (7, 30, 35, and 52), are believed to be interested in adding a veteran small forward capable of playing defense to their starting lineup,... »Read More
Sixers Consider Pau Gasol for Iguodala?
Just like last offseason, forward Andre Iguodala is connected to more trade rumors than any of his teammates. The 28-year-old forward has been mentioned in a possible deal involving the Los Angeles Lakers and... »Read More
NBA PM: Austin Rivers Won’t Apologize for Confidence
People are calling him "cocky," but former Duke guard Austin Rivers is refusing to apologize for his confidence in his own ability. Also, who is the game's most overpaid player? »Read More
76ers Facing Major Changes in Offseason
The (Lou) Williams situation is just one of many facing the team. Starting center Spencer Hawes is an unrestricted free agent and, as the league source said, “There are a lot of teams interested... »Read More
Sources: Doug Collins wants More Control
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins is making a push for increased organizational power and has been a driving force behind the movement to replace team president Rod Thorn, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Danny... »Read More
Sources: Ferry, 76ers Meet about GM Job
Top candidate Danny Ferry met with 76ers ownership and management in Philadelphia over weekend about GM job, league sources told Y! Sports. via Adrian Wojnarowski via Twitter »Read More
NBA AM: 76ers Set To Replace Thorn In Front Office
The Philadelphia 76ers are in for a summer full of change. Will the first be naming a replacement for team executive Rod Thorn? »Read More
Sources: 76ers Looking for Next Rod Thorn
WHETHER THE SIXERS need wholesale changes or a tweak here or there this offseason, the first change appears to be with the man charged with making those moves. The Sixers are currently interviewing potential... »Read More
Sixers May Amnesty Elton Brand
The Philadelphia 76ers may amnesty Elton Brand this summer, according to sources. I heard that from several people at the NBA Draft Combine. via Alex Kennedy via Twitter »Read More
Rod Thorn Says Lou Williams Will Opt Out
Asked #Sixers prez Rod Thorn if Lou Williams has informed team he’s opting out of contract. “Not officially but he will,” he replied. via Tom Moore via Twitter »Read More
Sixers Eyeing Five Draft Prospects
While the consensus is that there are few legitimate centers available in the NBA draft, the fact remains that the 76ers could be in need of one if they lose unrestricted free agent Spencer... »Read More
NBA@2: NBA Draft Combine Trade Rumors
Thomas Robinson looks like a lock to go #2, but which team will he play for? ... NBA Draft Combine: Darius Johnson-Odom ... NBA Draft Combine: Marcus Denmon ... »Read More
Sixers’ Thorn Isn’t Ready for Retirment
Sixers president Rod Thorn insists there’s no truth to a report claiming he’s “leaning toward” retirement. “Not at all,” said Thorn via email Thursday in regard to the report, which appeared on cbssports.com and... »Read More
Thorn Expects Return as Sixers President
Rod Thorn expects to be back as president of the 76ers. Thorn is under contract for multiple additional seasons — believed to be three — after nearly two years on the job and the... »Read More
Sixers Won’t Exercise Brackins’ Option
The off-season only began last Sunday and already the Sixers have pared down their roster. Team president Rod Thorn said Tuesday that the team will not exercise the option of second-year forward Craig Brackins.... »Read More
NBA@2: Decisions on Partial/Non-Guarantees
Orlando Magic guard Von Wafer is among the first of many partial/non-guaranteed contracts to be decided on this offseason. »Read More
NBA AM: Williams Opting Out For New Deal?
The 76ers have a lot of business to tend to in the next few months starting with guard Lou Williams who is likely opting out for a new deal... Is Dion Waiters a Top... »Read More
Sixers Eyeing Kris Humphries?
If the Sixers do agree to let Elton Brand walk under the NBA’s amnesty clause, they will be in position to add a power forward from the crop of potential free agents in the... »Read More
Mitchell: Sixers’ Lou Williams Will Opt Out
On a different note, I remain utterly convinced that Sixers guard Lou Williams will terminate the final year of his contract and hit the market as an unrestricted free agent. Ignore any question directed... »Read More
NBA@2: This Year’s NBA Postseason Surprise
The surprise story of the 2012 NBA postseason ... John Lucas breaks down the NBA draft hopefuls he's working with ... Donatas Motiejūnas wants a role in Houston ... »Read More
NBA PM: Lakers Facing Real Tax Issues
Despite their TV deal, the LA Lakers are facing some difficult financial reality that will likely lead to a Pau Gasol deal. »Read More
Doug Collins: ‘We’re going to get greedy’
The fun for the Sixers started when former 76ers All-Star Allen Iverson earned a roaring standing ovation when he presented the game ball. It ended with the song, ”I’m Shipping Up to Boston,” blasting... »Read More
76ers Focus on Playing ‘Angry Basketball’
Lost in the soup of numbers and defenses and offensive sets scrawled across a dry-erase board in the Philadelphia 76ers’ locker room there glowed but two words, scrawled by a coach, that might say... »Read More
Garnett Calls Philly’s Fans ‘Fair-weather’
Kevin Garnett was raving about the Garden crowd after tonight’s 101-85 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. When asked to compare the crowd in Boston to Philadelphia,... »Read More
NBA PM: Magic Fire Van Gundy, Smith Out Too
Stan Van Gundy and Otis Smith get fired by the Orlando Magic, Mike D'Antoni breaks his silence on the Knicks and Lavoy Allen impresses for the 76ers. »Read More
Lakers: It’s Complicated
Two years in a row, the LA Lakers haven't risen to the occasion in the second round. Is there a solution? Also Power Rankings. »Read More
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