Nash and Suns outlast 76ers 119-115 Nov 10, 2009
He chose to ignore them. I liked the team and coaches and I was comfortable. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Nash has 20 assists as Suns top 76ers Nov 10, 2009
Jason Richardson scored 29 points, Steve Nash added 21 points and tied his season-high with 20 assists and the Phoenix Suns beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-115 on Monday night. "I was a free agent and it was natural to explore my options," Nash said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Suns 119, 76ers 115 Nov 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009 Phoenix Suns - Philadelphia 76ers Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Jason Richardson sank six shots from beyond the arc and finished with 29 points, while Steve Nash ended with 21 points and 20 assists, as the Phoenix Suns used a strong second half to post a 119-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. (USA Today -- Sports)
Suns off to hot start Nov 9, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Roy's new book: Read an from "Hard Work: A Life On and Off the Court". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Winless Nets visit Sixers Nov 7, 2009
(Sports Network) - The New Jersey Nets have never opened a season with six straight losses and will try to avoid history tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wachovia Center. New Jersey is 0-5 for the first time since the 1996-97 squad lost its initial fives games under head coach John Calipari. (ABC 7 News, DC)
VILLA, the Timberland Company and NBA Join for Day of Service at West Philadelphia High School With Wyclef Jean and Philadelphia 76ers Nov 6, 2009
Through this unique partnership, West Philadelphia High students were invited to spend time with Wyclef, and basketball players and coaches from the Philadelphia 76ers in inspirational sessions about leadership, the power of sports to effect positive social change and community activism. Related Quotes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rockets welcome Lakers to Toyota Center Nov 5, 2009
Tuesday, in the City of Brotherly Love, Rivers' vision came together when the Celtics blitzed their long-time rival, the Philadelphia 76ers, 105-74, to improve to a perfect 5-0 on the young season. Wallace, a Philly native, came off the bench to bury 6-of-8 from three-point range and finished with 20 points and six boards for Boston. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Pierce, Wallce keep Celtics undefeated Nov 5, 2009
PHILADELPHIA -- Paul Pierce scored 21 points, Rasheed Wallace had 20 and the Boston Celtics remained unbeaten with a 105-74 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. The Celtics improved to 5-0 even without the usual standout performances from Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Nets' Yi has MCL sprain, return unknown Nov 4, 2009
(Sports Network) - Now that Rajon Rondo's pockets will be fatter thanks to a new multi-year contract, he can focus on leading the Boston Celtics to a 5-0 start tonight against the Atlantic Division-rival Philadelphia 76ers at the Wachovia Center. The Boston Herald is reporting the point guard's deal is for five years, starting with the 2010-11 season, and is worth about $55 million. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Comcast Offers the Most Blockbuster Hit Movies Ever Available Same Day as DVD Nov 4, 2009
Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia. Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pierce torches 76ers, Celtics stay undefeated Nov 4, 2009
Matt Slocum / APBoston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, right, gets a shot past Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand on Tuesday ... Wallace hit six 3-pointers as part of a 20-point effort and the Celtics remained unbeaten with a 105-74 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pierce Keeps Celtics Undefeated Nov 4, 2009
Wallace hit six 3-pointers as part of a 20-point effort and the Celtics remained unbeaten with a 105-74 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. "It's home," Wallace said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Celtics keep the beat going by thrashing Sixers Nov 4, 2009
Another dominant defensive display led to another rout, this time the Celtics taking a 105-74 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The starting unit produced a couple of impressive runs, then viewed the final quarter from the bench, getting much-needed rest for tonight s visit to Minnesota. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Preseason Countdown: No. 4 Villanova Nov 3, 2009
Shortly before withdrew from the NBA draft, word leaked that had been contacted by the Philadelphia 76ers about their coaching vacancy. Wright, though, didn't take long to make his preference clear. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
* NBA: Rookie Jennings dazzles in encore Nov 2, 2009
A night after flirting with a rare NBA record in a season-opening away loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Jennings dazzled the crowd in his home debut, hitting all seven of his shots in the third as the Bucks (1-1) erased a 49-38 halftime deficit to register their first win of the new campaign. Jennings, taken with the 10th overall pick by Milwaukee in the draft, had given himself a tough act to follow by posting 17 points, nine assists and nine rebounds on his NBA debut on Friday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Okafor lifts Hornets over Kings Oct 31, 2009
Final Score: Philadelphia 99, Milwaukee 86 Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Andre Iguodala scored a game-high 19 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out seven assists, as the Philadelphia 76ers captured their 2009-10 home-opener with a 99-86 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Elton Brand finished with 17 points, while Samuel Dalembert had a strong game with 10 points and 12 boards for the 76ers, who were coming off a season-opening 120-106 loss at Orlando on Wednesday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Raptors overcome LeBron's triple-double, send Cavs to 0-2 start Oct 29, 2009
(Sports Network) - Dwight Howard scored 21 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic resembled the team that won the Eastern Conference title last year in a 120-106 rout of the Philadelphia 76ers. Howard went 9-of-11 from the field and grabbed seven offensive rebounds for the Magic, who advanced to the NBA Finals last season before losing to the Lakers in five games. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Magic-al way to start Oct 29, 2009
Sure, Wednesday nights game against the Philadelphia 76ers marked the season opener, but for Orlando it was just another game ... Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson, foreground left, puts shot in front of Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert, foreground right, as 76ers' Thaddeus Young watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. (Florida Today)
Magic opens with big victory Oct 29, 2009
Dwight Howard had 21 points and 15 rebounds, Vince Carter scored 15 points and the new-look Orlando Magic rolled to a 120-106 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers last night in the season opener for both teams at Amway Arena in Orlando, Fla. Ryan Anderson added 16 points, and Jason Williams had 15 points to highlight a deep Magic bench. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
New-look Magic soar behind Howard, Carter Oct 29, 2009
Dwight Howard had 21 points and 15 rebounds, Vince Carter scored 15 points and the new-look Magic rolled to a 120-106 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Magic open defense of East title vs. 76ers Oct 29, 2009
(Sports Network) - The reigning Eastern Conference champion Orlando Magic open up defense of their crown Wednesday when they play host to the Philadelphia 76ers in a playoff rematch at Amway Arena. The Magic, who downed the Sixers in six games in last year's Eastern Conference quarterfinals, made it all the way to the NBA Finals for just the second time in franchise history. (ABC 7 News, DC)
East preview Oct 28, 2009
3) Philadelphia 76ers (10). First Take: If you're going to play without a decent point guard, coach Eddie Jordan was the right guy to hire. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Eastern conference Oct 26, 2009
Philadelphia 76ers: This season is Elton Brand's do-over as an impact free agent. The challenge will be absorbing the loss of point guard Andre Miller, who signed with Portland. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NBA Atlantic Division Preview Oct 25, 2009
The Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Toronto Raptors will all look to take a step forward this season as they do battle in the Atlantic Division ... Philadelphia 76ers Season Preview. (Suite101.com)
Rookie Terrence Williams scores 23 points lead Nets to 110-88 preseason win over 76ers Oct 24, 2009
Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala, right, is guarded the New Jersey Nets' Chris Douglas-Roberts while trying to lay up a shot during a preseason NBA basketball game at in Carnesecca Arena on the campus of St. John's University in New York, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 ... NEW YORK (AP) Rookie Terrence Williams had 23 points and eight assists and Yi Jianlian had 22 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 110-88 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night in the last preseason game for both... (FOX61, CT)
Finals runner-up Magic get an extreme makeover for 2009-10 Oct 23, 2009
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Sixers exercise options on three players Oct 23, 2009
(Sports Network) - 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. (ABC 7 News, DC)
2009-10 Philadelphia 76ers Schedule Oct 23, 2009
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Healthy Brand ready to lend hand to 76ers, stay on court Oct 21, 2009
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of five NBA teams with new coaches this year. Along with Eddie Jordan in Philadelphia, the new coaches are Flip Saunders (Washington Wizards), Kurt Rambis (Minnesota Timberwolves), John Kuester (Detroit Pistons) and Paul Westphal (Sacramento Kings). (USA Today -- Sports)
Wizards Win After Final-Second Free Throws Oct 21, 2009
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Iguodala and Young lead Sixers past Suns Oct 20, 2009
(AP) MONTERREY, Mexico - Andre Iguodala scored 23 points and Thaddeus Young added 17 to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Phoenix Suns 116-94 on Sunday in Mexico. The Suns had beaten the 76ers on Friday, handing Philadelphia its first loss in the preseason. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Sixers take down the Suns in Mexico Oct 19, 2009
MONTERREY, Mexico - Andre Iguodala scored 23 points and Thaddeus Young added 17 to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Phoenix Suns 116-94 on Sunday in Mexico ... Philadelphia 76ers' Marreese Speights, center, moves the ball between Phoenix Suns' Leandro Barbosa, left, and Louis Amundson at a preseason NBA basketball game in Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. (AZCentral -- Sports)
30 YEARS OF THE THREE-POINTER History made from long distance Oct 19, 2009
Three seasons after its introduction in 1979-80, the Philadelphia 76ers, who took only 1. 5 percent of their shots beyond the three-point line, won the NBA title. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Suns watch attendance figures in economy Oct 18, 2009
The Suns preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers had an announced attendance of 15,791. But the actual number of fans at the US Airways Center appeared to be a good bit fewer. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Dickau's free throws help Suns beat 76ers Oct 17, 2009
The Phoenix Suns used a balanced attack with five players in doubled figures, edging the Philadelphia 76ers, 115-113, in preseason action from US Airways Center ... Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash (134) drives past Philadelphia 76ers' Louis Williams (23) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 in Phoenix ... Phoenix Suns Amar'e Stoudemire, right, dunks over Philadelphia 76ers' Brandon Bowman during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 in... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dan Dickau's 6 free throws in final minute help Suns hold off 76ers, 115-113 Oct 17, 2009
Phoenix Suns Amar'e Stoudemire, right, dunks over Philadelphia 76ers' Brandon Bowman during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) (Matt York, AP / October 16, 2009). (FOX61, CT)
Suns show positive signsin narrow win over 76ers Oct 17, 2009
Phoenix Suns #8 Channing Frye shoots and scores over Philadelphia 76ers #16 Marreese Speights during the game. More on this topic. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Suns' preseason schedule Oct 17, 2009
Phoenix Suns preseason schedule 2009. Phoenix Suns preseason schedule 2009. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Recap: Phoenix vs. Philadelphia Oct 17, 2009
The Phoenix Suns used a balanced attack with five players in doubled figures, edging the Philadelphia 76ers, 115-113, in preseason action from US Airways Center ... The Phoenix Suns used a balanced attack with five players in doubled figures, edging the Philadelphia 76ers, 115-113, in preseason action from US Airways Center. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Brand helps 76ers stay unbeaten in preseason Oct 14, 2009
Brand scored 20 points in his best game of the preseason, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 93-85 on Tuesday night for their first 4-0 exhibition start since 1978. Brand shot 8 of 12 from the field and scored 10 points in the third quarter, when the 76ers rebounded from an ugly second period to take the lead for good. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chelios, 47, to begin comeback in AHL Oct 13, 2009
The Philadelphia 76ers waived veteran big man Stromile Swift and second-year guard Sean Singletary. Binghamton University suspended off-campus recruiting for its men s program until next month in the wake of coach Kevin Broadus s admission that he violated NCAA recruiting regulations. (Boston Globe)
Sixers waive Swift, Singletary Oct 13, 2009
(Sports Network) - 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. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hoop Streams For Regionals Oct 11, 2009
First to tip off could be Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, which may have in place plans to offer a fee-based package of live Philadelphia 76ers games in time for the Oct. 27 launch of the 2009-10 NBA season. Other regionals, such as New York's YES Network which this summer streamed New York Yankees Major League Baseball games online have no plans to dribble live NBA games over the Internet mostly due to authentication issues with operators, satellite distributors and telcos within its... (Multichannel News)
Millsap leads Jazz over Real Madrid Oct 9, 2009
Pau Gasol led the Memphis Grizzlies to victory over Madrid club Estudiantes that year, while the Philadelphia 76ers stumbled at Barcelona in 2006. Former Portland player Fernando Martin was honored before the start of the second half. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jazz rout Real Madrid to close NBA European tour Oct 9, 2009
led the to victory over Madrid club Estudiantes that same year while the Philadelphia 76ers stumbled at Barcelona in 2006. Former Portland player Fernando Martin was honored prior to the start of the second half. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
76ers hold off Raptors in preseason opener Oct 7, 2009
(AP) LONDON, Ontario - Louis Williams scored 17 points, Andre Iguodala added 15 points and eight assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers held on for a 107-98 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Montreal's Samuel Dalembert added 10 points and six rebounds for the 76ers, whose 23-point lead was cut to five in the fourth quarter. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Brown a fan of versatile Graham Oct 3, 2009
Lynch, a North Carolina alumnus, played for Brown with the Philadelphia 76ers. Allen Iverson was the star of those teams but Lynch was the yin to Iverson's yang, focused on defense, rebounding and passing. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Archives: How Comcast Let the Mouse Get Away Oct 2, 2009
Entertainment, and the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team. It was assumed -- though never stated -- that Burke, a former Disney exec, would run Disney's cable unit. (BusinessWeek)
Sixers sign Jones-Jennings Oct 1, 2009
(Sports Network) - 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. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Chandler and Diaw will start preseason by sitting Oct 1, 2009
Among them: Kentucky's John Calipari (a former Brown assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers) and UNC Charlotte's Bobby Lutz ... The Philadelphia 76ers signed free agent forward Rashad Jones-Jennings on Wednesday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Even if he loses, D'Antoni says he'll stay patient Oct 1, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Wed, Sep 30, 2009 05:05 PMModified Wed, Sep 30, 2009 05:05 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tigers in the NBA Oct 1, 2009
LSU returns six players to camp that have NBA experience and one of those spots was just sewn up Monday night when Stromile Swift signed to join the preseason roster of the Philadelphia 76ers. Swift, was the No. 2 pick in the 2000 NBA draft by the then Vancouver Grizzlies. (TigerRag.com)
Jordan excited for fresh start with 76ers Sep 30, 2009
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. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sixers need a better Brand Sep 30, 2009
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. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Raptors Bosh expected to miss start of camp Sep 26, 2009
They begin exhibition play Oct. 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Bosh averaged a career-high 22. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Knicks bring back Robinson, Lee Sep 26, 2009
He then coached the Philadelphia 76ers for one season in 2004-05, going 43-39. Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Too Much of a Good Thing Sep 24, 2009
Wachovia Center, where the Philadelphia 76ers play, for example, is a block-sized collection of contemporary architectural clichs, combined without any logic or wit. Its only saving grace is that it is not in an urban neighborhood but surrounded by parking lotsa suburban setting for a suburban design. (Slate)
Who is the greatest of all-time? Sep 23, 2009
TEAM(s): San Diego Conquistadors (1973-74); Los Angeles Lakers (1968-73); Philadelphia 76ers (1965-68); San Francisco Warriors (1959-1964); Harlem Globetrotters (1958-59) POSITION: Center JERSEY #: 13 HOMETOWN: Philadephia, Pennsylvania. Had career per-game averages were 30. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sixers sign Carney, one year after trading him Sep 16, 2009
Philadelphia 76ers sign Rodney Carney, one year after trading him - ESPN. Updated: September 15, 2009, 6:22 PM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
76ers sign free agent swingman Carney Sep 16, 2009
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. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Suns reach buyout with Pavlovic Sep 16, 2009
(Sports Network) - The Philadelphia 76ers signed free agent swingman Rodney Carney on Tuesday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Year after being traded, Carney signs with 76ers Sep 16, 2009
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia 76ers have signed free agent swingman a year after trading him. The 76ers signed the former first-round pick on Tuesday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
The Playing's The Thing Sep 15, 2009
To be precise, I keep hearing that famous bit of wisdom uttered by the tattooed, gun-slinging guard when he was with the Philadelphia 76ers: "We talking about practice. Not a game. Not a game. Not a game. We talking about practice.". Needless to say, A.I. didn't last much longer in the City of Brotherly Love. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Collins is plugged into this year’s Hall class Sep 10, 2009
And while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, Collins worked camps at Cheyney State, along with C. Vivian Stringer. When you are in the business for 40 years, your paths intersect with a lot of people, said Collins, who will join Peter Vecsey in receiving the Curt Gowdy Media Award today. (Boston Globe)
Flyers have new minor league affiliate Sep 1, 2009
Comcast-Spectacor owns the Flyers, Philadelphia 76ers, the Wachovia Center and Wachovia Spectrum. Reader Comments. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
