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Philadelphia 76ers Defeat Boston Celtics in Preseason
October 15th, 2012 at 10:00 PM
10/15/12 - After going 1-1 in their first two preseason games, against the Orlando Magic and the Brooklyn Nets, the new-look Philadelphia 76ers took on the rival Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center. Although they were without the newly acquired all-star Andrew Bynum, the 76ers still have a ton of...
Philadelphia 76ers Promote Tony Dileo to General Manager
September 21st, 2012 at 4:42 PM
9/21/12 - The search has finally ended. After a summer of uncertainty and random names being thrown around, the Sixers have finally announced who's the new GM. Tony Dileo, who was promoted and given a 3 year contract. Not some random assistant GM or executive from around the league, but...
Who is the General Manager of the Philadelphia 76ers?
August 30th, 2012 at 7:35 PM
Despite having one of the most groundbreaking off seasons in like 30 years the 76ers are still believed to be searching for a new general manager. The highly respected and crafty front office guru, Rod Thorn was hired as the Sixers president in 2010. Thorn's career as a player and executive...
Philadelphia 76ers Introduce Andrew Bynum, Jason Richardson at Constitution Center
August 15th, 2012 at 6:52 PM
In Wednesday's much anticipated press conference, the newest Sixers, Andrew Bynum and Jason Richardson, were officially introduced. I've never seen a Sixers press conference like this, it was unbelievable. It was held at the Constitution Center and the place was filled up with die hard Sixers fans who gave Bynum and...
A Look Back at the Phildelphia 76ers Wild Offseason
August 10th, 2012 at 5:43 PM
Since falling to the Boston Celtics in the 2nd round of the playoffs, much has been discussed about what the Sixers roster would look like next season. Going into their first offseason as the Sixers' ownership group, Joshua Harris, Adam Aaron, and Co. needed to make a splash in an...
Philadelphia 76ers Acquire Andrew Bynum in a Four Team Mega-Deal
August 9th, 2012 at 11:43 PM
The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired center Andrew Bynum from the Los Angeles Lakers. The four team trade will also send Andre Iguodala to the Denver Nuggets, and Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, Maurice Harkless and Nikola Vucevic to the Orlando Magic.
The Sixers also receive Jason Richardson from the Magic, while the...
Philadelphia 76ers Sign Center Francisco Elson
January 27th, 2012 at 4:56 PM
1/27/12 - In order to cope with the recent injuries to big men Spencer Hawes (achilles) and Nikola Vucevic (quad, knee), the Philadelphia 76ers have signed free agent center Francisco Elson. The deal, most likely for one-year, provides the Sixers with a little more depth in the front-court.
The 7'0 Dutchman...
Game #5: Philadelphia 76ers (2-2) Vs. New Orleans Hornets (2-3)
January 4th, 2012 at 11:41 PM
***PHOTO1*** 1/4/12 - In tonight's game the 76ers looked to finish above .500 on their 5-game road trip, kicking off the season. So far the Sixers have played well and the entire league has started to notice. In the most recent ESPN Power Rankings the Sixers were ranked 9th overall. Statistically they have...
The 76ers Employ Fan Responsible for Mascots’ Twitters
December 25th, 2011 at 7:40 PM
***PHOTO1*** After announcing that Sixers mascot Hip-Hop would be “retiring to the countryside,” new 76ers ownership held a weeklong voting contest on who would replace the rabbit; the candidates were B. Franklin Dogg, Phil E. Moose and Big Ben. When jobless, 23-year-old Jerry Rizzo decided to create and manage the...
Philadelphia 76ers Agree to Terms with Hawes; 2011-12 Roster Relying on Chemistry
December 11th, 2011 at 8:34 PM
***PHOTO1*** The last player to arrive at 2011 76ers training camp was last year's starting Center, Spencer Hawes. The restricted free agent re-signed on Sunday and reported to the 76ers training facility. He signed a 1 year - $4.1 million dollar deal. This allows him to become an unrestricted free agent...
The Philadelphia 76ers: Mutually Beneficial Compromise with Fan Duo
December 11th, 2011 at 3:23 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Sixers have parted ways with their most recent mascot, Hip-Hop, as just one of their many changes from last season to the upcoming one. Last week, fans voted online for one of three possible options for the new 76ers mascot: Phil E. Moose, Big Ben, and B. Franklin Dogg;...
Philadelphia 76ers Lock up Young; Resign Battie; Hawes Next?
December 9th, 2011 at 6:29 PM
***PHOTO1*** It has been announced that the 76ers have come to terms with restricted free agent Thaddeus Young. Young, a candidate for last year's sixth man of the year award, is expected to arrive in Philadelphia within the next few days and get right to work. As a rising star in this...
The Philadelphia 76ers Divulge Potential Mascot Options
December 7th, 2011 at 1:14 PM
***PHOTO1*** As 76ers fans heard not long ago, the long-tenured Hip-Hop will be moving on from his role as team mascot. Sixers CEO, Adam Aron, announced Monday that the city’s fans would determine its new mascot, as Hip-Hip has allegedly “retired to a Pennsylvania farm.” The organization has hired Jim Henson’s...
Philadelphia 76ers 2011-2012 Projected Starters, Standings, and Stat Leaders
December 4th, 2011 at 11:41 PM
***PHOTO1*** After months of debates the 2011-2012 NBA season will start Christmas Day. NBA fans worldwide can finally take a sigh of relief. Philly fans should look forward to their team having a productive season. With new ownership in place, front office moves are sure to come. Depending on the...
The NBA and Philadelphia 76ers are Back! Coach/Player Reactions, Projected Starters and Standings
December 3rd, 2011 at 9:52 PM
The 2011-2012 NBA season is finally upon us. After several months of intense, heated negotiations, 149 days to be exact, the NBPA and owners have come to terms on a new CBA that will provide players with a 51.2 percent share of Basketball Related Income. The announcement caught the sports...
Philadelphia 76ers Hire Jeff Capel as Assistant Coach
November 16th, 2011 at 12:18 PM
The Philadelphia 76ers announced yesterday that Jeff Capel will join Doug Collins’ staff as an assistant coach. Capel had previously been an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats since their inaugural season in 2004-05.
In his last full season with Charlotte in 2009-10, Capel was part of the staff that helped...
Toronto Raptors Hire Former Philadelphia 76ers GM, Ed Stefanski
October 27th, 2011 at 2:36 PM
The Toronto Raptors have hired former Philadelphia 76ers General Manager as their executive vice president of basketball operations. He was hired on Wednesday and will report to Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo.
The 76ers fired Stefanski last week after a brief stint with the team. During his tenure with...
Philadelphia 76ers Make More Front Office Moves
October 26th, 2011 at 5:54 PM
After letting Ed Stefanski last week, the Sixers have released two more members of the basketball staff. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that NBA scouts Chris Ford and John Nash will not be retained by the organization.
Nash was the GM of the 76ers from 1986-1990. His latest tenure with the team...
Philadelphia 76ers in Music & Movies
October 23rd, 2011 at 7:43 PM
***PHOTO1*** Attention Philadelphia! Hometown hero Will Smith is a part of the Philadelphia 76ers. He and wife Jada Pinkett are now minority owners of the franchise. From West Philadelphia 'born and raised' to becoming a partial owner of the Sixers, Will Smith is one of the world's biggest stars in both music and...
Philadelphia 76ers Relieve Ed Stefanski of His Duties
October 19th, 2011 at 7:11 PM
Yesterday, just about an hour after the new ownership deal was finalized, Sixers GM Ed Stefanski was informed that he was being relieved of his duties. Josh Harris and the new ownership group decided to give president Rod Thorn full charge of the duties that he and Stefanski shared last...