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| Jordan excited for fresh start with 76ers |
NBA Basketball |
09/29/2009 |
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| stay up all night watching NBA games. His sixth season as coach of the Washington Wizards ended when he was fired on Nov. 24 after only 11 games. Every game on TV was one more reminder how much he missed the game and wanted back in the league. The Philadelphia 76ers gave Jordan that chance - along with a three-year contract. Jordan was where he wanted to be on Tuesday, back on the basketball court trying to shape the Sixers into a disciplined, defense-first team that can be a factor in the Eastern Conference. |
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| Sixers need a better Brand |
NBA Basketball |
09/29/2009 |
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| ld over the last 20 years or so. Looking to stick their hands deeper into the pockets of fans, many sports franchises change logos and jerseys every few years, thinking their most loyal customers will shell out the money for the new merchandise. The Philadelphia 76ers went back to the future for their re-branding campaign this season, retrieving their classic red, white and blue logo used during their last championship run in 1982-83. Change was certainly needed. In a four-sport city, the Sixers are nothing but a |
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| Williams prosecutor questioned on slur by employee |
NBA Basketball |
09/29/2009 |
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| 2004 trial. The testimony occurred during a hearing in state Superior Court, where Williams' defense team is attempting to show that racial bias tainted the investigation and prosecution. Williams, who retired in 2000 after nine seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets, was acquitted of aggravated manslaughter in 2004 in the shooting two years earlier of hired driver Costas ``Gus'' Christofi at Williams' central New Jersey mansion. He was convicted on four counts of attempting to cover up the |
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| Pacers extend O'Brien's contract |
NBA Basketball |
09/25/2009 |
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| ons under O'Brien. "I appreciate (owner) Herb (Simon) and Larry's confidence as we move toward getting this franchise back to where it belongs," O'Brien said. "I love Indianapolis and all of the fans in Indiana, and I remain committed to bringing a championship to the Indiana Pacers." O'Brien's coaching career includes four seasons at the helm for the Boston Celtics, posting a 139-119 record, with playoff appearances in 2002 and 2003. He then coached the Philadelphia 76ers for one season in 2004-05, going 43-39. |
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| 76ers sign free agent swingman Rodney Carney |
NBA Basketball |
09/15/2009 |
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -The Philadelphia 76ers have signed free agent swingman Rodney Carney a year after trading him. The 76ers signed the former first-round pick on Tuesday. Carney spent last season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, averaging 7.2 points and 1.9 rebounds in 67 games, including six starts. The 76ers acquired Carney in a draft-night trade in 2006 after he was selected 16th overall by Chicago. After two seasons with the Sixers, Philadelphia traded him to Minnesota along with Calvin Booth in July 2 |
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| Sixers bring back Rodney Carney |
NBA Basketball |
09/15/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers signed free agent swingman Rodney Carney on Tuesday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. "Rodney Carney is a player that we feel will mesh extremely well with our current personnel and in the up-tempo style of play that coach (Eddie) Jordan will continue to implement this season," Sixers General Manager Ed Stefanski said. "We think that Rodney is one of the most athletic players in the league who has the ability to stretch the floor and we are happ |
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| Collins to be honored at Basketball Hall of Fame |
NBA Basketball |
09/08/2009 |
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| ds why the perception exists. Collins was an Olympic star, but he had his dream of gold ripped away by the loss to the Soviet Union in the 1972 Munich Games. He was the 1973 NBA No. 1 overall draft pick who played a major role in the rise of the Philadelphia 76ers from a 9-73 team. A knee injury forced him to retire in 1981, two years before the 76ers beat the Lakers for the 1983 NBA title. He coached Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest player in NBA history, but he was fired before the Chicago Bulls bega |
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| NBA goes global |
NBA Basketball |
08/24/2009 |
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| the Utah Jazz and the Chicago Bulls from the O2 Arena in London on Oct. 6 followed by the Jazz against Euroleague's Real Madrid at the Palacio de Deportes in Madrid on Oct. 8. Meanwhile, NBA Mexico Game 2009 will feature the Phoenix Suns against the Philadelphia 76ers on Oct. 18 in Monterrey at the Arena Monterrey. In tough economic times, new revenue streams are a must and the NBA is doing its best to cultivate virtually untapped reservoirs outside the country. China's burgeoning economy is seen by many as the " |
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| Sixers sign C Brezec |
NBA Basketball |
08/13/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers signed free agent center Primoz Brezec on Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Brezec last played in the NBA during the 2007-08 season, splitting time between the Bobcats, Pistons and Raptors. He spent last year in the Italian League. "We feel that Primoz will provide us with additional size and depth in the front court, but just as beneficial is the wealth of experience he brings to the team not only on the NBA level, but internationally as w |
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| Sixers re-sign G Ivey |
NBA Basketball |
08/10/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers announced on Monday that they have re-signed guard Royal Ivey to an undisclosed contract. Ivey had previously declined the player option on his contract on June 15 and was an unrestricted free agent. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the deal is for one year and slightly more than the minimum salary. "We are fortunate to be able to bring back Royal Ivey, an experienced guard with good size who is familiar with our team and core philosophies," said |
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