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| Ex-Temple star charged with gun offenses in Philly |
NBA Basketball |
10/23/2009 |
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -Philadelphia police say former Temple University basketball star Dionte Christmas, who was cut by the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, has been arrested on firearms charges. Police spokesman Lt. Frank Vanore says Christmas was stopped by Highway Patrol officers at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday for erratic driving in North Philadelphia. Vanore says he was found to be driving without a license, and the vehicle had a 9mm semiautomatic pistol under the driver's seat. Vanore says Christmas was tak |
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| Former NBA player Tate George plays whistle-blower |
NBA Basketball |
10/22/2009 |
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| ed States, European teams have made it a standard practice to pay the taxes of their stars. Of course, when something seems too good to be true, it often is. Just ask Tate George. A former first-round draft pick that toiled with the New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks as well as several European professional teams, George is currently a member of the NBA Legends Board and, with the help of New York Congressman Peter King, looking to shine a light on a growing problem with overseas teams. "We h |
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| Sixers exercise options on three players |
NBA Basketball |
10/22/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers have exercised the third-year contract option for forward Marreese Speights and the fourth- year options for forwards Jason Smith and Thaddeus Young. "Thaddeus, Jason and Marreese are three of our young players who have done everything asked of them and continue to show improvement every time they step out on the court," Sixers general manager Ed Stefanski said. "We are excited about the way they have developed to this point and we are looking to forward |
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| 2009-10 Predictions: Lakers in line to repeat |
NBA Basketball |
10/20/2009 |
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| co duel in a thriller at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis a day later. None of that could possibly match what was going on at Arena Monterrey, however. Mexico's most modern building was housing preseason NBA basketball and Andre Iguodala led the Philadelphia 76ers over the Phoenix Suns in an instant classic, sure to be shown time and time again in the coming years on NBA TV. Hopefully, you understand sarcasm. The NBA's preseason is as meaningless as it gets but the light is finally shining at the end of the t |
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| NBA 2009-10: Team-by-team capsules |
NBA Basketball |
10/16/2009 |
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| more changed than Toronto, which returns only three players from last season. If the changes are for the better, the Raptors can vault right back into the playoffs - which could influence Bosh's decision when he becomes a free agent next summer.PHILADELPHIA 76ERS LAST SEASON: 41-41, lost to Orlando 4-2 in first round of playoffs. STARTING FIVE: G Louis Williams (12.8 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 3.0 apg), G Andre Iguodala (18.8 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.3 apg), F Thaddeus Young (15.3 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.2 apg), F Elton Brand (13.8 p |
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| Sixers waive Swift, Singletary |
NBA Basketball |
10/12/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers waived forward/center Stromile Swift and guard Sean Singletary on Monday. The 6-foot-10, 220-pound Swift appeared in a combined 19 games for New Jersey and Phoenix last season, averaging 3.3 points and 2.4 rebounds. The second overall pick of the 2000 draft, Swift has averaged 8.4 points and 4.6 rebounds in 547 career games. Singletary, a standout at the University of Virginia, averaged 2.4 points as a rookie last season in 37 combined games with Phoenix |
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| Sixers waive Jones-Jennings |
NBA Basketball |
10/05/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers waived forward Rashad Jones-Jennings on Monday. In 2007, Jones-Jennings played for Arkansas-Little Rock and led the nation in rebounding but went undrafted. Last season, he played for FC Bayern Munchen of the German League and averaged 8.1 points and 10.1 rebounds. |
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| Williams prosecutor can't recall learning of slur |
NBA Basketball |
09/30/2009 |
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| hooting testified at the first trial that Williams snapped the gun shut and it fired, hitting Christofi in the chest, and that Williams told them to lie to police about what happened. Williams retired in 2000 after nine seasons in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets. He has been free on bail since the shooting. He could face a maximum of 10 years in prison if convicted of the reckless manslaughter count. The four cover-up convictions carry a maximum combined sentence of 13 years, but he wo |
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| Williams prosecutor contradicts boss about slur |
NBA Basketball |
09/30/2009 |
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| to state Superior Court Judge Edward Coleman until the fall of 2007, more than three years after the trial. Williams' attorneys claim they should have been notified before the trial. Williams retired in 2000 after nine seasons in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets. He has been free on bail since the shooting.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the |
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| Sixers sign Jones-Jennings |
NBA Basketball |
09/30/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers signed free agent forward Rashad Jones-Jennings on Wednesday. In 2007, Jones-Jennings played for Arkansas-Little Rock and led the nation in rebounding, but went undrafted. Last season, he played for FC Bayern Munchen of the German League and averaged 8.1 points and 10.1 rebounds. |
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