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| Raptors send Kapono to Philly for Evans |
NBA Basketball |
06/09/2009 |
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| Toronto, ON (MySportsbook) - The Toronto Raptors acquired forward Reggie Evans from the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday in exchange for guard/forward Jason Kapono. Evans, a seven-year veteran, averaged 3.3 points and 4.6 rebounds in 14.4 minutes per game last year for Philadelphia over 79 contests. The Iowa product has career averages of 4.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game in 514 contests having also played for Denver and the former Seattle franchise. "Reggie Evans will certainly add an element of toughness to |
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| Farce in Philly |
NBA Basketball |
05/30/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - When Eddie Jordan was fired by the Washington Wizards in November of last year, I quickly told my co-workers he would be the Philadelphia 76ers next full-time coach. Not exactly a bold prediction. Jordan was the lead assistant with the New Jersey Nets for four seasons when Ed Stefanski was an executive with the organization. The Nets went to the Finals twice during that time, in 2002 and 03, and it's no secret in NBA circles how much respect Stefanski has for Jordan. That's wh |
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| Sixers tab Jordan as new coach |
NBA Basketball |
05/29/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers on Friday hired Eddie Jordan to be the 22nd head coach in franchise history. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not announced. The 54-year-old Jordan takes over for Tony DiLeo, who served as the interim coach when Maurice Cheeks was fired after a 9-14 start to this past season. DiLeo finished the year at 32-27, guiding the Sixers to their first non- losing season since 2004-05, and a second consecutive playoff berth where they were eliminated in a s |
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| Sixers, Suns to square off in Mexico |
NBA Basketball |
05/26/2009 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - The National Basketball Association announced on Tuesday that it will hold a preseason contest in Monterrey, Mexico. The game is slated for October 18, and will have the Philadelphia 76ers squaring off against the Phoenix Suns. It is the 18th such NBA game in Mexico and the second time the league has held a tilt in Monterrey. "We're thrilled about the opportunity to bring some of the NBA's most exciting teams and accomplished players to Monterrey," said NBA senior vice president o |
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| 'Tis the Season to mock |
NBA Basketball |
05/22/2009 |
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| d - Daye's skill set and 6-foot-10 frame have NBA scouts intrigued, but he lacks physical strength. If Daye stays in the draft, the Bulls may take the plunge since they could use a frontcourt player that can space the floor. Think: Mehmet Okur 17. - Philadelphia 76ers - Ty Lawson (North Carolina), Point Guard - Andre Miller looks like he wants out of Philly and Lou Williams is a turnover machine so the Sixers need a legitimate point. Lawson has the speed and quickness to rival a Rondo or Devin Harris but his size |
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| Wright won't leave Villanova for Sixers |
NBA Basketball |
05/22/2009 |
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| Villanova, PA (MySportsbook) - Villanova head basketball coach Jay Wright met with the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers about their coaching vacancy, but said on Friday that he has withdrawn his name from consideration for the post. Wright said he met last week with Sixers president and general manager Ed Stefanski, who has also spoken with a number of other candidates. "We had a lively conversation about the vision Ed has for the Sixers organization," said Wright in a statement on the school's web site. "As a lifelon |
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| Sixers' DiLeo withdraws name from coaching consideration |
NBA Basketball |
05/11/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers announced on Monday that interim head coach Tony DiLeo has withdrawn his name from consideration for full-time coaching duties next season. "Tony and I had a meeting this afternoon, during which time he informed me of his decision that he would not return as head coach next season," said Sixers president and general manager Ed Stefanski. "I want to thank Tony for the commendable job he did this season under some unique and difficult circumstances, includ |
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| Hall of Fame coach Chuck Daly dies |
NBA Basketball |
05/09/2009 |
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| e Ivy League title and reached the regional final of the NCAA Tournament before losing to North Carolina. Penn won four Ivy League crowns in Daly's six seasons and had a record of 125-38. A graduate of Bloomsburg University in his native Pennsylvania, Daly began his coaching career at Punxsutawney High School. He was an assistant at Duke for seven seasons and was also an assistant in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers under Billy Cunningham. Daly is survived by his wife, Terry, a daughter and two grandchildren. |
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| Celtics, Magic kick off East semis in Beantown |
NBA Basketball |
05/04/2009 |
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| als on Saturday by dispatching of the upstart Chicago Bulls in Game 7 of the most thrilling playoff series in years. Waiting in the wings now is Dwight Howard and a talented Orlando Magic team that dismissed the Celtics' Atlantic Division rival, the Philadelphia 76ers, in six games during the first round. Sharp-shooter Ray Allen poured in 23 points in the C's 109-99 Game 7 win over the Bulls, ending their grueling seven-game quarterfinals series. With the exception of Boston's 21-point victory in Game 3, every ot |
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| NBA Playoff Preview - Boston vs. Orlando |
NBA Basketball |
05/03/2009 |
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| ifinals on Saturday by dispatching of the upstart Chicago Bulls in Game 7 of the most thrilling playoff series in years. Waiting in the wings is Dwight Howard and a talented Orlando Magic team that dismissed the Celtics' Atlantic Division rival, the Philadelphia 76ers, in six games during the first round. Sharp-shooter Ray Allen poured in 23 points in the C's 109-99 Game 7 win over the Bulls, ending their grueling seven-game quarterfinals series. With the exception of Boston's 21-point victory in Game 3, every ot |
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