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Philadelphia sports arena renamed Wells Fargo Center
The name of the arena that is home to the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers has been changed from the Wachovia Center to the Wells Fargo Center.

Thunder sign free agent G Ivey (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed free agent Royal Ivey to add depth to their backcourt. General manager Sam Presti announced Wednesday that Oklahoma City had signed the 6-foot-4 guard, who has averaged 3.6 points in six NBA seasons with Atlanta, Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Presti says Ivey will bring a defensive mentality, competitive nature and professionalism to the team.

Veteran center Tony Battie signs with Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed free-agent center Tony Battie.

Sixers sign veteran C Battie (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed free-agent center Tony Battie. Team president Ed Stafanski said Wednesday that the 76ers want Battie to provide frontcourt depth and a "veteran presence" for younger players. Terms of his contract were not disclosed. The 6-foot-11 Battie has averaged 6.4 points and 5.3 rebounds over 12 NBA seasons.

Philadelphia 76ers sign Evan Turner, top draft choice
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed No. 2 overall draft pick Evan Turner.

Sixers sign No. 2 overall pick Turner (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed No. 2 overall draft pick Evan Turner. Sixers president Ed Stefanski announced the signing of The Associated Press Player of the Year on Wednesday. Turner averaged 20.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists while leading Ohio State into the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament.

76ers eye Turner with second pick in draft
Evan Turner posted messages on his Twitter feed about getting ``props'' from Philadelphia fans and eating at a famous cheesesteak shop while in town for his draft workout.

Iverson plans to return next season (AP)
Allen Iverson plans to return to the NBA next season. Gary Moore, Iverson's personal manager, says Iverson is working out and "absolutely" will try and play next season. Iverson returned to the Philadelphia 76ers in December and took a leave of absence in March because of family issues. Moore says Iverson's ill daughter is now "doing very well." Iverson also is filming a...

Philadelphia 76ers: Samuel Dalembert trade won't change draft plans
The Philadelphia 76ers worked out Georgia Tech's Derrick Favors and Kentucky's DeMarcus Cousins on Friday, getting a look at two top big men a day after the team traded starting center Samuel Dalembert.

Sixers work out big men Favors, Cousins (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers worked out Georgia Tech's Derrick Favors and Kentucky's DeMarcus Cousins on Friday, getting a look at two top big men a day after the team traded starting center Samuel Dalembert. But Sixers general manager Ed Stefanski said the trade that sent Dalembert to the Sacramento Kings will not affect the team's plans in the June 24 draft.

Sixers ship unhappy Dalembert to Kings
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Samuel Dalembert to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday for Andres Nocioni and Spencer Hawes.

76ers agree to trade Dalembert to Kings (AP)
A person familiar with the decision says the Sacramento Kings have agreed to acquire Sam Dalembert from the Philadelphia 76ers for Andres Nocioni and Spencer Hawes. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Thursday because the deal is still awaiting league approval. Dalembert was Philadelphia's longest-tenured player, but he never developed into a dominant force...

Sources: Philadelphia 76ers trade center Samuel Dalembert to Sacramento Kings
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to swap Samuel Dalembert to the Sacramento Kings for Andres Nocioni and Spencer Hawes, two league sources told ESPN.com.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins happy to rejoin 'signature' NBA team
Doug Collins helped lead the 76ers from the bottom of the NBA to the Finals as a player.

Doug Collins introduced as new 76ers coach
Doug Collins is introduced as the Philadelphia 76ers' new coach.

Philadelphia 76ers hire Doug Collins as new coach
Doug Collins was hired Friday by the Sixers and charged with reviving a sagging franchise that has the No. 2 overall pick in the June draft.

Sixers hire Collins as coach
The Philadelphia 76ers made Doug Collins their top choice for a second time.

Report: Sixers set to talk with Collins
A person familiar with the talks says the Philadelphia 76ers are negotiating with TNT analyst Doug Collins to become their new coach.

Report: Philadelphia 76ers negotiating with Doug Collins to coach
A person familiar with the talks says the Philadelphia 76ers are negotiating with TNT analyst Doug Collins to become their new coach.

Sixers in negotiations with Collins (AP)
A person familiar with the talks says the Philadelphia 76ers are negotiating with TNT analyst Doug Collins to become their new coach. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the negotiations were supposed to remain confidential. Team president Ed Stefanski interviewed Collins on May 1, and he emerged as the leading candidate to replace the fired Eddie Jordan.

Sixers interview Turner for vacant job
Houston Rockets assistant coach Elston Turner has met with the Philadelphia 76ers to discuss the team's vacant coaching job.

Philadelphia 76ers interview Houston Rockets assistant coach Elston Turner
Rockets assistant coach Elston Turner has met with the Philadelphia 76ers to discuss the team's vacant coaching job.

Houston Rockets assistant coach Elston Turner said he will interview with the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers
Houston Rockets assistant coach Elston Turner said he will interview with the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers.

Philadelphia 76ers interview Suns' Dan Majerle, Blazers' Monty Williams for head coaching job
Phoenix Suns assistant coach Dan Majerle and Portland Trail Blazers assistant Monty Williams have met with the Philadelphia 76ers to discuss the team's vacant coaching job.

Philadelphia 76ers interview Bill Laimbeer for vacant coaching job
Former Detroit player Bill Laimbeer met with the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday in Dallas to discuss the team's vacant coaching job.

Collins 'intrigued' by opportunity to return to Sixers
Former NBA coach Doug Collins says he's "intrigued'' by the possibility of returning to Philadelphia to coach the 76ers.

Doug Collins interviews with Philadelphia 76ers, says he's 'intrigued' by possible return
Former NBA coach Doug Collins says he's "intrigued" by the possibility of returning to Philadelphia to coach the 76ers.

Philadelphia 76ers interview ESPN's Avery Johnson for coaching job
Former NBA coach Avery Johnson has been interviewed by the Philadelphia 76ers for their coaching position.

76ers interview Collins for coaching job (AP)
Former NBA coach Doug Collins has been interviewed by the Philadelphia 76ers for their head coaching position. The Sixers said that Collins met Saturday with general manager Ed Stefanski and other members of the organization in Arizona. Stefanski says he likes Collins' track record and knowledge of the game.

Johnson to talk with 76ers, Hornets
Former Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson says he is scheduled to speak early next week with the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Hornets about each teams' coaching vacancy.

Avery Johnson to talk to 76ers, Hornets (AP)
Former Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson says he is scheduled to speak early next week with the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Hornets about each teams' coaching vacancy. Club representatives will meet Johnson in Texas -- the Sixers on Monday and the Hornets on Tuesday, Johnson said Saturday.

Cop gets jail time for tipping off Jerome 'Pooh' Richardson to raid
A former Philadelphia police officer will spend two years in prison for alerting former NBA player and childhood friend Jerome "Pooh" Richardson to an impending drug raid.

Report: Sixers to fire coach Jordan
Eddie Jordan and his Princeton offense flunked in Philadelphia. A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Eddie Jordan will be fired Thursday after one season as Philadelphia 76ers coach.

Philadelphia 76ers fire Eddie Jordan as coach
The Philadelphia 76ers have fired coach Eddie Jordan after one season.

'Unacceptable': 76ers fire coach after 27-55 season
The Philadelphia 76ers have fired coach Eddie Jordan after one season.

Brown insists Bobcats last coaching job (AP)
While Larry Brown isn't sure how much longer he'll be on the bench, the nomadic Hall of Famer insists Charlotte will be his last coaching job. Responding on Wednesday to continued speculation he could bolt for the Philadelphia 76ers or the Los Angeles Clippers at the end of the season, the 69-year-old Brown said he won't coach for anyone other than Bobcats owner Michael Jordan.

76ers expected to fire Eddie Jordan (AP)
Eddie Jordan and his Princeton offense flunked in Philadelphia. A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Eddie Jordan will be fired Thursday after one season as Philadelphia 76ers coach. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because an announcement has not been made. Jordan is finished after an underachieving season that had the Sixers mired near the bottom of the...

Source: 76ers will fire coach Eddie Jordan
Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan will be fired Thursday after one season on the job, a source told ESPN.

Magic set single-season mark with 841 3s (AP)
Jameer Nelson had 21 points, Vince Carter scored 17 and the Orlando Magic broke the single-season record for 3-pointers made in their 125-111 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Dwight Howard added 15 points and 12 rebounds to help the Magic finish with 841 from beyond the arc, the NBA's second-best record and close the last regular-season game at Amway Arena in style.

Magic set NBA season record for 3s (AP)
The Orlando Magic have set a record for most 3-pointers in a single season. Vince Carter made the Magic's 838th shot from beyond the arc Wednesday night just before halftime against the Philadelphia 76ers. That surpasses the mark of 837 set by the 2005-06 Phoenix Suns. Carter's shot from the corner just in front of the Magic's bench came with 20.9 seconds remaining in the second quarter.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan 'not concerned' about job status
Sixers coach Eddie Jordan says he's "not concerned" about his job security and doesn't have any planned meetings with front-office personnel about his status.

76ers' Jordan not worried about rumors (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan said he's "not concerned" about his job security and doesn't have any planned meetings with front-office personnel about his status. The Sixers entered the season finale at Orlando on Wednesday night with a 27-54 record. Jordan said the only things he anticipates Thursday are a team meeting, individual exit meetings and taking his staff out to...

Magic to say farewell to Amway Arena (AP)
There are no NBA championship banners hanging from the rafters. No lasting pre-game traditions, no spectacular gadgets or gizmos. Just Magic memories. After 21 seasons as the only home the Orlando Magic have ever known, Amway Arena's run is almost over. Orlando hosts the Philadelphia 76ers in the last regular-season game Wednesday night in a place that housed two NBA finals and plenty of historic...

Wade finds Haslem late to lead Heat over Sixers
Dwyane Wade scored 30 points and made the big assist to Udonis Haslem for the go-ahead basket with 1.3 seconds left, lifting the Miami Heat over the Philadelphia 76ers 107-105 on Monday night.

Wade's 30 points, key assist lift Heat (AP)
Dwyane Wade has the Heat feeling at home on the road. That's the kind of comfort level Miami wants entering the postseason. Wade scored 30 points and made the big assist to Udonis Haslem for the go-ahead basket with 1.3 seconds left to lift the Heat to their eighth straight road win, 107-105 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

Sixers make 14 3s, snap 6-game slide (AP)
Marreese Speights scored 22 points, Philadelphia matched a franchise record with 14 3-pointers and the 76ers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 120-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Jason Kapono and Andre Iguodala each had 15 points, Jodie Meeks had 14, and Willie Green added 12.

Bucks win, stay in chase for 5th in East (AP)
Carlos Delfino scored 23 points and Luke Ridnour had 18 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 95-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. The Bucks are jostling for playoff position and entered the game tied for fifth with Miami in the Eastern Conference. They've won four straight games and have remained in the hunt for the No.

Bucks turn back 76ers for fourth straight win
Carlos Delfino scored 23 points and Luke Ridnour had 18 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 95-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

Surging Heat cool off Sixers for 9th straight win
Dwyane Wade scored eight of his 22 points in the final four minutes, Dorell Wright added 19 off the bench and the surging Miami Heat rallied past the Philadelphia 76ers 99-95 on Wednesday night for their ninth straight win.

Surging Heat win ninth straight game (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored eight of his 22 points in the final four minutes, Dorell Wright added 19 off the bench and the surging Miami Heat rallied past the Philadelphia 76ers 99-95 on Wednesday night for their ninth straight win. Carlos Arroyo scored 15 points, Mario Chalmers added 12 and Udonis Haslem finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds for Miami (44-34), which is on its longest winning streak...

Injury-riddled Pistons stun Hawks 90-88 (AP)
Ben Gordon scored 22 points and made two key defensive plays in the final minute, leading the injury-riddled Detroit Pistons to a 90-88 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. The win came one night after the Pistons snapped an 11-game losing streak in Philadelphia. Detroit had lost 18 of its previous 20, dating to Feb.

Pistons rip Sixers to end 11-game skid (AP)
Charlie Villanueva scored 25 points, Rodney Stuckey added 24 and the short-handed Detroit Pistons snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 124-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Ben Wallace added a season-high 18 points, Tayshaun Prince had 14 and Ben Gordon 13 for the Pistons (24-53), who won for only the eighth time on the road this season.

Raptors blow big lead, beat 76ers in OT (AP)
Chris Bosh had 28 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, and the Toronto Raptors rallied for a 128-123 victory in overtime against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Toronto coughed up a 17-point third-quarter lead, but Bosh put the game away in overtime. Rookie Jrue Holiday put Philadelphia up 114-111 with 59 seconds left, but Jose Calderon tied it 17 seconds later with a 3.

Wallace moves Bobcats closer to first playoffs
Gerald Wallace had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Tyson Chandler added a season-high 15 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats moved a step closer to their first playoff berth with a 103-84 victory over the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Bobcats inch closer to playoff spot (AP)
Gerald Wallace had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Tyson Chandler added a season-high 15 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats moved a step closer to their first playoff berth with a 103-84 victory over the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Bouncing back from a home loss two nights earlier to Toronto, the Bobcats forced 25 turnovers, took 24 more free throws than the 76ers and dominated...

Thunder cruise past 76ers, near playoffs (AP)
Kevin Durant had 26 points and 10 rebounds, Jeff Green added 16 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 111-93 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Nenad Krstic added 14 points and Russell Westbrook had 10 points and 14 assists for the Thunder (45-28). James Harden also had 12 points and Serge Ibaka 10 for Oklahoma City, which is nearing its first playoff appearance since...

Sixers' Iguodala has near triple-double (AP)
Andre Iguodala had 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Jason Kapono and Elton Brand each added 14 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers won consecutive games for the first time in more than six weeks with a 105-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Samuel Dalembert scored 14 points off the bench, while Jrue Holiday recorded his first career double-double with 13 points and career...

Holiday, 76ers end Bucks' 8-game home streak
Rookie Jrue Holiday had 15 points and seven assists, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 101-86 victory over the Bucks on Wednesday night that snapped Milwaukee's longest home winning streak in six years at eight games.

Sixers end Bucks' home win streak at 8 (AP)
Rookie Jrue Holiday had 15 points and seven assists, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 101-86 victory over the Bucks on Wednesday night that snapped Milwaukee's longest home winning streak in six years at eight games. It was a dismal display for Milwaukee, which had won 15 of the last 17 to virtually assure a postseason berth for the first time since 2006.

Magic dazzle Sixers for 3rd straight 50-win year
Rashard Lewis scored 24 points, Dwight Howard added 23 points and 15 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic notched their third straight 50-win season with a 109-93 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

Surging Magic beat 76ers for 50th win (AP)
Getting to 50 wins is becoming quite routine for the Orlando Magic. Actually, it's a first for Vince Carter. But the 12-year veteran guard has larger goals. Rashard Lewis scored 24 points, Dwight Howard added 23 points and 15 rebounds, and the Magic notched their third straight 50-win season with a 109-93 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

Rose returns, Bulls snap 10-game skid (AP)
Derrick Rose scored 23 points in his return from a a sprained left wrist, and the Chicago Bulls snapped their losing streak at 10 games with a 98-84 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Kirk Hinrich added 17 points and 11 assists, Brad Miller had 16 points, and Hakim Warrick 13 for the Bulls, 2 1/2 games behind Toronto for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern...

Rose returns with 23 points as Bulls snap skid
Derrick Rose scored 23 points in his return from a a sprained left wrist, and the Chicago Bulls snapped their losing streak at 10 games with a 98-84 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.

Douglas' big 4th quarter lifts Knicks (AP)
As players keep dropping from the New York Knicks' frontcourt, Toney Douglas has picked a perfect time to solidify the backcourt. Douglas scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, rallying the short-handed Knicks to a 92-88 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. A rookie guard who was recently elevated to the starting lineup, Douglas scored 13 straight Knicks points down...

Douglas comes up big in the fourth to lift Knicks
Toney Douglas scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, rallying the short-handed New York Knicks to a 92-88 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

New York Knicks' David Lee misses game with knee tendinitis
David Lee missed the New York Knicks' game against Philadelphia on Friday night because of right knee tendinitis.

Knicks F Lee out with knee tendinitis (AP)
David Lee missed the New York Knicks' game against Philadelphia on Friday night because of right knee tendinitis. The Knicks announced the All-Star center was out minutes before the start of the game. It was the first missed game this season for Lee, who leads the team with 20.1 points and 11.7 rebounds per game.

Sixers beat Nets to end 5-game skid (AP)
Andre Iguodala scored 20 points, Jrue Holiday added 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 108-97 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. Elton Brand added 12 points, and Lou Williams, Willie Green and Rodney Carney had 11 each to help the 76ers improved to 24-44 with their second victory in 12 games.

76ers beat Nets to end five-game losing streak
Andre Iguodala scored 20 points, Jrue Holiday added 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 108-97 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.

Knicks stop 76ers, get second straight road win
Danilo Gallinari scored 21 points, Toney Douglas added 20 and the New York Knicks won their second straight on the road by rallying past the struggling Philadelphia 76ers, 94-84 on Monday night.

Knicks win second straight on road (AP)
Danilo Gallinari scored 21 points, Toney Douglas added 20 and the New York Knicks won their second straight on the road by rallying past the struggling Philadelphia 76ers, 94-84 on Monday night. Al Harrington contributed 15, Tracy McGrady scored 14 and Wilson Chandler had 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Knicks (24-43), who snapped the Dallas Mavericks' 13-game win streak with a convincing...

Wade scores 38 to lift Heat over 76ers (AP)
Dwyane Wade was the first player off the bench, greeting teammates with hand slaps, fist bumps and a grin. The celebration came after Wade's supporting cast came through during a decisive stretch to start the fourth quarter Sunday, helping the Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-91. "It was great to see the second unit come in and push the lead up," Wade said.

Heat's bench spurs 4th-quarter push past 76ers
Dwyane Wade scored 38 points and his supporting cast came through during a decisive stretch in the fourth quarter Sunday, helping the Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-91.

Heat F O'Neal ejected vs. 76ers (AP)
Jermaine O'Neal has been ejected from the Miami Heat's game against Philadelphia after grabbing Samuel Dalembert's face. O'Neal departed after receiving two technical fouls in the third quarter Sunday. Dalembert received one technical and remained in the game. Moments before the confrontation, Dalembert accidentally poked O'Neal in the eye under the basket.

James returns, leads Cavs over Sixers (AP)
LeBron James had 23 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in his return from a two-game absence, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won for the 14th time in their last 19 road games with a 100-95 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. James was in the starting lineup after missing the previous two with an injured right ankle, and the league's leading scorer recorded his 26th...

LeBron dominates return as Cavs survive 76ers
LeBron James had 23 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in his return from a two-game absence, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won for the 14th time in their last 19 road games with a 100-95 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

LeBron James returns to Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup after two games
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James was in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers after missing the previous two with an injured right ankle.

Heat suspend F Wright 2 games after DUI (AP)
Dorell Wright has been suspended for two games by the Miami Heat, one day after he was cited for driving under the influence. Heat president Pat Riley says Wright's conduct was "detrimental to the team." Wright will not be with the Heat for home games Friday against Chicago and Sunday against Philadelphia.

LeBron James likely to return to Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup on Friday
Cavaliers star LeBron James has missed two games after twisting his right ankle last Friday against Detroit, but is likely to play at Philadelphia on Friday night.

Cavaliers' James likely to return Friday (AP)
Cavaliers star LeBron James is tired of watching basketball and ready to start playing again. James missed two games after twisting his right ankle last Friday against Detroit, but is likely to play at Philadelphia on Friday night. "I'm always a guy who wants to play every game, but I think now looking back it was definitely the right decision to give the injuries I had some rest,"...

Wallace, Bobcats claw 76ers for 4th straight win
Gerald Wallace scored 28 points on 9-for-10 shooting from the field, Stephen Jackson added 24 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats won their fourth straight game with a 102-87 victory over the reeling Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Bobcats rout 76ers, win fourth straight (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 28 points on 9-for-10 shooting from the field, Stephen Jackson added 24 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats won their fourth straight game with a 102-87 victory over the reeling Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Boris Diaw contributed 13 points for the Bobcats (32-31), who entered the game in seventh place in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

76ers' Jordan disregards report he's out (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan says he's not worried about a newspaper report stating he could be fired soon. The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing unidentified sources, reported on Tuesday that Comcast-Spectator was ready to fire Jordan, likely after his first season with the team is complete.

76ers' Jordan disregards report he's out (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan says he's not worried about a newspaper report stating he could be fired soon. The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing unidentified sources, reported on Tuesday that Comcast-Spectator was ready to fire Jordan, likely after his first season with the team is complete.

LeBron likely back for Cavs on Friday; Jamison day-to-day
LeBron James is expected to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup against the Philadelphia 76ers, while Antawn Jamison remains day to day.

Source: Philadelphia 76ers to evaluate Eddie Jordan after season
Sixers coach Eddie Jordan will be evaluated at the end of the season, a source said on Wednesday.

Iverson going through 'tough times'
Exiled Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson says he's experiencing "tough times'' a week after it was decided he would not return to the team and his wife filed for divorce.

Jones, Rush help Pacers snap 4-game skid (AP)

Dahntay Jones scored 25 points, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 107-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night that snapped a four-game losing streak. Brandon Rush had 24 points and nine rebounds, and Troy Murphy added 19 points for the Pacers (21-43), who won for just the second time in nine games.

Bosh returns but Young's 32 lift 76ers (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored a career-high 32 points, Jrue Holiday had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 114-101 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak. Andre Iguodala had 16 points and 10 assists and Elton Brand had 12 points and nine rebounds for the 76ers, who went nine for 12 from 3-point range.

Young scores career-high 32 as 76ers snap skid
Thaddeus Young scored a career-high 32 points, Jrue Holiday had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 114-101 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak.

Veteran F Finley signs with Celtics (AP)
Michael Finley will celebrate his 37th birthday Saturday as a member of the Boston Celtics. The veteran swingman asked for and was granted his release from the San Antonio Spurs earlier this week. He will earn a prorated portion of the veteran's minimum of $1.1 million. Celtics head coach Doc Rivers said after practice in Philadelphia on Friday that he expects Finley to join the team in Boston...

Rondo, Celtics send 76ers to fifth straight defeat
Rajon Rondo had 16 points and 11 assists, Kevin Garnett scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics handed the Philadelphia 76ers their fifth straight loss, 96-86 on Friday night.

Rondo, Garnett lead Celtics past Sixers (AP)

Rajon Rando had 16 points and 11 assists, Kevin Garnett scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics handed the Philadelphia 76ers their fifth straight loss, 96-86 on Friday night. Ray Allen scored 16 points and Glen Davis had 12 for the Celtics. The aging Celtics -- they just added Michael Finley -- couldn't put away the lowly Sixers until the end.

Wife of Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson files for divorce in Atlanta
The same day the Philadelphia 76ers announced that guard Allen Iverson would not return for the rest of the season, his wife filed for divorce in Atlanta.

Iverson's wife files for divorce (AP)
The same day the Philadelphia 76ers announced that guard Allen Iverson would not return for the rest of the season, his wife filed for divorce in Atlanta. In papers filed Tuesday in Fulton County Superior Court, Tawanna Iverson said their 8 1/2 -year marriage is "irretrievably broken." She asks for full custody of the couple's five children, child support and alimony.

Hawks win third straight, defeat 76ers (AP)

Marvin Williams scored 21 points and Jamal Crawford added 20 to power the Atlanta Hawks to a 112-93 victory over the struggling Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Joe Johnson added 18 points, Al Horford had 12 and Mike Bibby 11 for the Hawks, who have won three straight and five of six. The 76ers, who have lost four in a row and seven of nine, were led by Lou Williams, who had 30 points.

Balanced Hawks soar over 76ers, win 3rd in row
Marvin Williams scored 21 points and Jamal Crawford added 20 to power the Atlanta Hawks to a 112-93 victory over the struggling Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Reports: Iverson won't return to 76ers this season
Allen Iverson won't play for the 76ers again this season, according to reports out of Philadelphia.

Reports: Allen Iverson not returning to Philadelphia 76ers this season
Allen Iverson, who has not played since Feb. 20, will not return to the 76ers this season, according to Philadelphia area media reports.

Nelson's 22 and 10 lift Magic over 76ers (AP)

Jameer Nelson had 22 points and 10 assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 126-105 on Monday night. All five starters scored at least 14 points for the Magic. They reached the 100-point mark late in the third quarter and kept the pressure on in the fourth to match their highest point total of the season.

Magic score high-scoring victory over Sixers
Jameer Nelson had 22 points and 10 assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 126-105 on Monday night.

Lakers late 'D' keys win over 76ers (AP)

Pau Gasol had 23 points and 11 assists, Kobe Bryant added 19 points and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers held the Philadelphia 76ers to one field goal over the final 3:40 of a 99-90 victory Friday night. Lakers center Andrew Bynum, who was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for publicly criticizing the officiating following Wednesday's 101-96 loss at Dallas, finished with 20 points...

Williams helps 76ers hold off Warriors (AP)

Lou Williams scored 26 points, including a clinching 3-pointer with 14.5 seconds left, and Andre Iguodala added 22 points and seven assists as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Golden State Warriors 110-102 on Tuesday night. Williams matched his career high with five 3-pointers and had 10 rebounds and seven assists to help the Sixers win in their first game since guard Allen Iverson took an...

Nash's return helps Suns stop depleted 76ers
Jason Richardson scored 24 points, Steve Nash had 20 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup, and the Phoenix Suns beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 106-95 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.

Nash returns with 20 and 14, Suns roll (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 24 points, Steve Nash had 20 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup, and the Phoenix Suns beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 106-95 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. The Suns (36-23) have won 10 of 12 and are 13 games over .500 for the first time since the end of the 2007-08 season.

'Very serious' family issue to keep Iverson out indefinitely
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson has left the team and is out indefinitely to spend time with his ill daughter.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson out indefinitely for ill daughter
76ers guard Allen Iverson has left the team and is out indefinitely to spend time with his ill daughter.

Gibson's 20 and 13 lift Bulls over 76ers (AP)

Rookie Taj Gibson tied a career high with 20 points and had 13 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls used a big first-half run to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 122-90 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. Derrick Rose scored 17 points to help the Bulls set a season high for points. So did Kirk Hinrich, who also buried three 3-pointers to give him 773 in his career and break a tie with Ben...

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (plantar faciitis) will return to the lineup vs. Philadelphia
Joakim Noah returns to the Bulls' lineup after missing seven games.

Williams, 76ers surge past Spurs in 4th (AP)

Lou Williams scored 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, fueling a decisive run that lifted the Philadelphia 76ers to a 106-94 victory Friday night over the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs have lost eight of their last 10 trips to Philadelphia, dating back to the 1999-2000 season. Andre Iguodala had 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for Philadelphia.

Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers agree to four-player deal, sources say
The Bucks have agreed to a trade that will send Jodie Meeks, Francisco Elson and a second-round draft pick to the 76ers for Primoz Brezec and Royal Ivey, two league sources told ESPN.com NBA Insider Chad Ford.

Wade helps Heat cruise by Iverson, 76ers (AP)

A tough practice paid big dividends for the Miami Heat. Dwyane Wade scored 24 points and the Heat cruised to a 105-78 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, continuing a run of easy wins for the streaking team. Jermaine O'Neal added 20 points for Miami, which won its third straight, and Udonis Haslem had 13 while Michael Beasley added 12.

Wade helps Heat cruise by Iverson, 76ers (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored 24 points and the Miami Heat cruised to a 105-78 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Jermaine O'Neal added 20 points for Miami, which won its third straight. Philadelphia welcomed back Allen Iverson, who returned after missing five games to help care for his ill daughter, Messiah.

Philadelphia 76ers' Willie Green leaves game with shoulder sprain
Willie Green left the Sixers' game on Tuesday with a sprained shoulder.

Allen Iverson back with Philadelphia 76ers after being with ill daughter
Allen Iverson returned to the Sixers after missing time to be with his ailing daughter.

Kobe, Iverson out of All-Star game; Kidd, Lee in
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers won't play in the All-Star game this weekend.

Bryant, Iverson to sit out All-Star game (AP)
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers won't play in the All-Star game this weekend. Both former NBA MVPs were voted into the starting lineups by fans. The NBA announced Thursday that Bryant will be replaced by Dallas point guard Jason Kidd on the Western Conference roster.

Raptors extend home winning streak to 8 (AP)

Chris Bosh had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Jose Calderon converted a go-ahead four-point play as the Toronto Raptors held on to extend their home winning streak to eight games with a 104-93 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Andrea Bargnani scored 16 points, and DeMar DeRozan and Sonny Weems each had 14 as the Raptors topped 100 for the 17th consecutive game.

Iguodala, Brand help Sixers rout Wolves (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 24 points, Elton Brand added 21, and Philadelphia's reserves performed well to help the 76ers to a 119-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. The 76ers were once again missing guard Allen Iverson, who has been out the past four games to tend to his ill daughter.

Iverson to miss 2 more games for his child's illness
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson will miss the team's next two games because of the lingering illness of one of his children.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson to miss at least two more games
Allen Iverson will miss the team's next two games because of the lingering illness of one of his children.

Sixers rally from 13 down, beat Rockets (AP)

The Philadelphia 76ers made the final run, and that was the one that counted. Reserve Thaddeus Young scored 17 points, Willie Green added 15 and the 76ers overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 102-95 Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. Philadelphia hadn't won four in a row since last March 11-17.

Iverson to miss 2nd game due to child's illness
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson will sit out a second straight game because one of his children is ill.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson sitting out again for personal reasons
76ers guard Allen Iverson will sit out a second straight game because one of his children is ill.

Iverson out again due to child's illness (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson will sit out a second straight game because one of his children is ill. Team officials say Iverson will miss Friday's game against the New Orleans Hornets. He also sat out the 76ers' overtime win over Chicago on Wednesday. He will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game at Houston.

With Thornton hurt, Hornets sign Hart (AP)
The Hornets have signed journeyman guard Jason Hart to a 10-day contract because of an injury to shooting guard Marcus Thornton. A hard fall in the fourth-quarter of the Hornets' loss to Oklahoma City on Wednesday left Thornton with a lower-back contusion that was expected to keep him out of Friday night's home game against Philadelphia.

Young helps Sixers win third straight (AP)

Thaddeus Young made his first seven shots and finished with 19 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 101-94 win over the short-handed New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. Andre Iguodala scored 14 points, Rodney Carney had 13 and Samuel Dalembert added 16 rebounds for the Sixers, who stretched their winning streak to a season-high three games.

Philadelphia 76ers' Allen Iverson to sit out vs. Chicago Bulls
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson will not play against the Chicago Bulls because one of his children is ill.

Brand, Iguodala get 76ers by Bulls in OT (AP)

Elton Brand scored 26 points, and Andre Iguodala had 25 points, eight rebounds and eight assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers rally for a 106-103 overtime victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Willie Green added 15 points in place of Allen Iverson, Lou Williams had 14, and Samuel Dalembert finished with 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Sixers (17-31), who have won two in a row.

Iguodala keys Sixers' spurt to edge lowly Nets
Andre Iguodala scored 14 points, including seven in a key portion of the third quarter, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to an 83-79 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night.

76ers end 3-game skid, drop Nets to 4-42 (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 14 points, including seven in a key portion of the third quarter, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to an 83-79 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak for Philadelphia, while the lowly Nets (4-42) kept pace with the 1972-73 Sixers for the worst record in NBA history.

Bryant leads Lakers over Iverson, Sixers (AP)

A.I. vs. Kobe delivered the throwback duel fans paid to see. Just like in the 2001 NBA finals, Bryant's Lakers came out on top. Bryant roused the 20,000 fans who came to jeer him as much as they did to root on the 76ers, scoring 24 points to lead Los Angeles to a 99-91 win over Philadelphia on Friday night.

Kobe's Lakers top A.I.'s Sixers in '01 rematch
Kobe Bryant roused the 20,000 fans who came to jeer him as much as they did to root on the 76ers, scoring 24 points to lead Los Angeles to a 99-91 win over Philadelphia.

Granger's 26 lift Pacers over 76ers (AP)

Danny Granger scored 26 points and Dahntay Jones had 18 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 109-98 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. The Pacers earned a split of the home-and-home series after Philadelphia won 107-97 on Saturday night. Jones scored seven straight points late in the fourth quarter that helped the Pacers put this one away for a rare road win.

Brand, Iverson help Sixers beat Pacers (AP)

Elton Brand scored 23 points, and Thaddeus Young had 22 points and 10 rebounds in the Philadelphia 76ers' 107-97 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Allen Iverson, recently voted a starter for the Eastern Conference All-Star team, had 17 points, five rebounds and three assists for the 76ers (15-28).

AI not sorry for being All-Star starter (AP)
Allen Iverson makes no apologies for being voted to start in the All-Star game and doesn't care about critics who say he doesn't deserve to be there. Iverson was voted an Eastern Conference starter even though he's played only 20 games. The Philadelphia 76ers guard briefly retired after an ill-fated stint with Memphis, and his 14.4 scoring average is well off his career mark.

Young, Williams lift Sixers past Mavs (AP)

Thaddeus Young and Lou Williams sizzled instead of sulking after getting bumped from the starting lineup, combining for 33 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a surprising 92-81 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Young had been one of three Sixers to start all 41 games this season until Friday.

Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert overwhelmed after visit to Haiti
Everywhere Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert looked, he saw pain he can't forget.

76ers' Dalembert returns from emotional trip to Haiti
Everywhere Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert looked, he saw pain he can't forget.

76ers' Dalembert back from native Haiti (AP)
Everywhere Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert looked, he saw pain he can't forget. The NBA's only Haitian-born player arrived in his home country Tuesday with former NBA star Alonzo Mourning as part of Project MediShare. He watched a leg amputation and people having operations on flimsy kitchen tables.

Blazers don't miss Roy, roll on to defeat 76ers
Former 76ers guard Andre Miller scored 24 points and Jerryd Bayless had 14 of his 18 in the fourth quarter, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 98-90 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday night.

Miller, Bayless lead Blazers over 76ers (AP)

Former 76ers guard Andre Miller scored 24 points and Jerryd Bayless had 14 of his 18 in the fourth quarter, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 98-90 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 23 points for the Trail Blazers, who played the second half without two-time All-Star guard Brandon Roy, who left with a strained right hamstring.

Brandon Roy misses 2nd half of the Portland Trail Blazers game vs. 76ers
Portland guard Brandon Roy missed the second half of the Trail Blazers' game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night because of a strained right hamstring.

Blazers G Roy day-to-day with hamstring (AP)
Portland guard Brandon Roy missed the second half of the Trail Blazers' game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night because of a strained right hamstring. Roy, who is averaging 23.4 points, grabbed his right thigh after banking in a 10-footer with 1:02 left in the second quarter. The Blazers said Roy would not return and is listed as day-to-day.

Kings G Evans sued over fatal shooting (AP)
Sacramento Kings rookie Tyreke Evans is being sued over a fatal shooting committed by a teenage cousin in his vehicle. Evans is among four people being sued over the November 2007 drive-by shooting near his home in Chester, just south of Philadelphia. Jamar Evans is serving a nine- to 20-year prison term after admitting he fired out the passenger-side door and killed 19-year-old Marcus Reason.

Sixers center Dalembert leaves team to help Haiti
Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert is going to his native Haiti with the aid group Project MediShare to assist with the earthquake relief effort.

Philadelphia Sixers' Samuel Dalembert goes to Haiti with aid group
Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert is going to his native Haiti with the aid group Project MediShare to assist with the earthquake relief effort.

76ers' Dalembert heading to native Haiti (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert is going to his native Haiti with the aid group Project MediShare to assist with the earthquake relief effort. The 76ers released a statement Monday night saying Dalembert did not return to Philadelphia with the team after a loss in Minnesota earlier in the day.

Wolves rally from 20 down to beat 76ers (AP)

Jonny Flynn had a career-high 29 points and nine assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from 20 points down to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-103 in overtime on Monday. Al Jefferson added 23 points and 13 rebounds to help the Timberwolves complete their biggest comeback of the season against the stunned Sixers.

Wolves F Love out with illness vs. 76ers (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love missed Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers because of an illness. Love did not make the trip to Target Center and the team says he is day to day. It's a big blow for the struggling Timberwolves, who have lost nine of their last 10 games. Love is second on the team with 15.2 points per game and leads the team with 12.3 rebounds.

Haitian C Dalembert donates, lifts 76ers (AP)

Sam Dalembert made a $100,00 donation to help relief efforts in his native Haiti, then had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 98-86 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Thaddeus Young scored 20 points for the Sixers and Allen Iverson had 17. Dalembert made all seven of his shots and had three blocks.

NBA, union contribute $1M to Haiti (AP)
The NBA and its players' association will contribute $1 million to support the relief efforts in Haiti. They said Friday they would join with UNICEF and other relief agencies to provide assistance, and Haiti native Samuel Dalembert of the Philadelphia 76ers has taped a public service announcement for UNICEF encouraging fans to contribute.

Lee's late layup lifts Knicks over 76ers (AP)

David Lee scored 24 points and hit the game-winning layup with 13.3 seconds remaining, Wilson Chandler added 18 points and the New York Knicks salvaged the finale of a three-game trip with a 93-92 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Al Harrington scored 17 points, Jared Jeffries added 15 and Danilo Gallinari 12 for the Knicks (16-22), who snapped a two-game losing streak.

Iguodala, Brand lead 76ers over Hornets (AP)

Andre Iguodala and Elton Brand scored 18 points each, Allen Iverson added 16 and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a four-game home losing streak with a 96-92 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Thaddeus Young and Lou Williams added 12 points each and Samuel Dalembert had six points, 14 rebounds and five blocks for the Sixers, who had lost nine of 10 at home.

Detroit Pistons' Tayshaun Prince held out against Philadelphia 76ers with sore knee
Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince missed Monday night's game against the Chicago Bulls with a sore left knee.

Pistons F Prince sits with sore knee (AP)
Detorit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince missed Monday night's game against the Chicago Bulls with a sore left knee. Prince, who has already missed 26 games with a back injury, injured his knee in Saturday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Prince is averaging 8.9 points and 3.8 rebounds in nine games this season.

Brand, 76ers send Pistons to 12th straight loss
Elton Brand matched a season high with 25 points and was one of six double-digit scorers for the Philadelphia 76ers in a 104-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

Sixers hand Pistons 12th straight loss (AP)

Elton Brand matched a season high with 25 points and was one of six double-digit scorers for the Philadelphia 76ers in a 104-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Detroit has lost 12 straight in its worst slump since April 1994. Pistons reserves Ben Gordon had 20 points and Charlie Villanueva scored 19, while fellow former Connecticut star Richard Hamilton missed his first 10 shots...

Detroit Pistons duo Tayshaun Prince, Rodney Stuckey sit out 2nd half vs. 76ers
Rodney Stuckey and Tayshaun Prince did not play in the second half for the Detroit Pistons against the Philadelphia 76ers because of injuries.

Ben Gordon gets NBA's 10 millionth point (AP)
Detroit's Ben Gordon has scored the 10 millionth point in NBA history. Gordon made a jumper with 3:51 left in the second quarter of the Pistons' game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday for the milestone point. The first NBA points were scored by New York's Ossie Schectman on Nov. 1, 1946, at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens.

The Washington Wizards have fined four players for partcipating in Arenas' antics
Four Washington Wizards players have been fined $10,000 apiece for making light of Gilbert Arenas' antics before Tuesday's game at Philadelphia.

Knee injury may keep Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson out of All-Star Game if picked
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson could skip the All-Star game if he's voted an Eastern Conference starter because of his arthritic left knee.

AI could skip All-Star game due to knee (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson could skip the All-Star game if he's voted an Eastern Conference starter because of his arthritic left knee. Iverson hobbled into the Sixers' locker room after their loss to Toronto on Friday night. He says he had the knee drained again before the game and it continues to give him trouble.

Bosh's late 3 helps Raptors top Sixers (AP)

Chris Bosh made the go-ahead three-point play with 8.4 seconds left, and had 29 points and nine rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 108-106 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Andrea Bargnani scored 23 points to help the Raptors rally from a 13-point hole and win their third straight game.

Philadelphia 76ers president Ed Stefanski refuses to say coach Eddie Jordan will last the season
Philadelphia 76ers team president Ed Stefanski refused to say coach Eddie Jordan's job was safe for the rest of the season with the team off to a 10-24 start.

Arenas has 19 points, 14 assists; Wizards rally
Antawn Jamison tied his season-high with 32 points and had 14 rebounds, Nick Young scored 21 points and the Washington Wizards overcame an 18-point deficit in a 104-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

Jamison leads Wizards' rally past Sixers (AP)
Antawn Jamison tied his season-high with 32 points and had 14 rebounds, Nick Young scored 21 points and the Washington Wizards overcame an 18-point deficit in a 104-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Gilbert Arenas had 19 points and a season-high 14 assists and Andray Blatche scored 12 for the Wizards (11-21), who snapped a four-game losing streak.

Philadelphia 76ers guarantee remainder of Allen Iverson's deal
The Philadelphia 76ers guaranteed guard Allen Iverson's contract for the rest of the season on Tuesday.

Farmar shines as Lakers rip Mavs 131-96 (AP)

The Mavericks couldn't do anything right. The Lakers could do no wrong. Jordan Farmar led seven players in double figures with a career high-tying 24 points, and Los Angeles trounced the Western Conference's second-best team in a 131-96 victory over Dallas on Sunday night. "Payback for what the Cowboys did to my Eagles," said Kobe Bryant, whose hometown Philadelphia football team...

Sixers fend off rally from Nuggets for upset win
Allen Iverson scored 17 points, Elton Brand added 16 and the Philadelphia 76ers held off a furious rally to beat the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets 108-105 on Sunday night.

Sixers hold off short-handed Nuggets (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 17 points, Elton Brand added 16 and the Philadelphia 76ers held off a furious rally to beat the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets 108-105 on Sunday night. Nene had 24 points and 15 rebounds, and Ty Lawson scored 23 points for the Nuggets, who have lost six of eight. The Nuggets played their second game in as many nights without their top two scorers.

Billups, Anthony to sit again vs. 76ers (AP)
The Denver Nuggets will be without their two leading scorers for the second straight night. Chauncey Billups (left groin strain) and Carmelo Anthony (right knee contusion) will miss Sunday night's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Billups injured his left groin against Houston on Dec. 16 and has missed six of the last seven games.

Iverson helps 76ers pull away from Kings (AP)

Although not the prolific scorer he was in his earlier years with the Philadelphia 76ers, Allen Iverson is still a difference maker. The 34-year-old Iverson showed he still can score, getting 11 of his 20 points in the third quarter. And his presence alone was a factor as the 76ers pulled away in the final period for a 116-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Minus coach Dunleavy, Clips beat Sixers (AP)

Chris Kaman had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-88 on Thursday night in the NBA's final game of the decade. Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy missed the game after aggravating a herniated disc in his back while at home getting ready to go to Staples Center.

Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy aggravates a back injury with sneeze
Coach and GM misses game against Philadelphia 76ers after aggravating a herniated disk in his lower back.

Brand's 25 spark Sixers past Blazers (AP)

Elton Brand said the Philadelphia 76ers' game plan was simple. Even coming from behind, they made it look easy. Brand scored a season-high 25 points and had nine rebounds in a reserve role as Philadelphia rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 104-93. "We attacked. That's really all it was.

Brand, Sixers take down Blazers on road
Elton Brand said the Philadelphia 76ers' game plan was simple.

Brand comes off bench to lift 76ers past Blazers
Elton Brand had a season-high 25 points and nine rebounds in a reserve role, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 104-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

Brand's 25 spark Sixers past Blazers (AP)

Elton Brand had a season-high 25 points and nine rebounds in a reserve role, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 104-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Brand, a 6-foot-9 former All Star, made 9 of 20 shots in 30 minutes to help Philadelphia (8-22) rally from a 10-point second half deficit.

Jazz shut down struggling Sixers 97-76 (AP)

Deron Williams scored 27 points, Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz returned home to beat the struggling Philadelphia 76ers 97-76 on Saturday night. The Jazz held the Sixers scoreless for nearly nine minutes late in the second half and used an 11-0 run during Philadelphia's drought to pull away and end a two-game losing streak.

Arenas' 31 help Wizards end home skid (AP)

Brilliant at the beginning and end, and basically silent in between, Gilbert Arenas scored 31 points Tuesday night to lead the Washington Wizards to a 105-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, ending a three-game home losing streak. Arenas scored the game's first seven points and finished the opening quarter with 15.

Arenas sparks Wizards, ends 3-game home skid
Gilbert Arenas scored 31 points Tuesday night to lead the Washington Wizards to a 105-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, ending a three-game home losing streak.

Kaman, Davis lead Clippers to win in OT (AP)

Chris Kaman scored 24 points, Baron Davis added 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-107 in overtime Saturday night while a blizzard ravaged the Northeast. The Clippers blew a 16-point, third-quarter lead and nearly lost on Andre Iguodala's jumper as time expired in the fourth.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan: Allen Iverson to sit out until at least Dec. 28
Allen Iverson missed his second straight game for the Philadelphia 76ers because of arthritis in his left knee.

Iverson misses second straight game (AP)
Allen Iverson missed his second straight game for the Philadelphia 76ers because of arthritis in his left knee. Sixers coach Eddie Jordan made the announcement before Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, saying Iverson will not return until Philadelphia's game against Portland on Dec.

Brand's tip-in snaps Celtics' 11-game win streak
Elton Brand had 23 points and eight rebounds, giving Philadelphia the lead on a tip-in with 7.7 seconds left, and the 76ers snapped Boston's 11-game win streak with a 98-97 victory over the Celtics on Friday night.

76ers snap Celtics' streak at 11, 98-97 (AP)

Elton Brand had 23 points and eight rebounds, giving Philadelphia the lead on a tip-in with 7.7 seconds left, and the 76ers snapped Boston's 11-game win streak with a 98-97 victory over the Celtics on Friday night. The Sixers had won only once in their previous 14 games. Marreese Speights scored 17 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, but he missed a jumper in the closing seconds with a chance...

James' 36 power Cavs past Sixers 108-101 (AP)

LeBron James brought out Philly's All-Stars, an MVP and a just-acquired Cy Young winner. No one tops the King, however, in star power. James gave Philly's famous fans something to remember with a pair of clutch 3s in the fourth quarter, scoring 36 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 108-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Sixers end 12-game swoon in rout of Warriors
Thaddeus Young had 26 points and 14 rebounds, Allen Iverson scored 20 points and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 117-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.

Sixers snap 12-game skid, beat Warriors (AP)

Thaddeus Young had 26 points and 14 rebounds, Allen Iverson scored 20 points and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 117-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Iverson was a rookie the last time the Sixers lost 13 straight in the 1996-97 season. He played the best game of his four-game second stint in Philadelphia to help avoid another unlucky 13-game...

Rockets send 76ers to 12th straight loss (AP)

Aaron Brooks scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half and the Houston Rockets held off a late surge before handing the Philadelphia 76ers their 12th straight loss, 96-91 on Friday night. The 76ers (5-18) are on their longest skid since also dropping 12 in a row from Nov. 25-Dec. 20, 2006. They traded Allen Iverson near the end of that losing streak.

Rockets hand struggling 76ers 12th straight loss
Aaron Brooks scored 17 of his 20 points in the second half and the Houston Rockets held off a late surge before handing the Philadelphia 76ers their 12th straight loss, 96-91 on Friday night.

Nuggets F Martin misses another game (AP)
Kenyon Martin will miss the Denver Nuggets' game at Detroit with a hand injury. Martin also missed Tuesday's loss at Charlotte after dislocating his left pinkie in Philadelphia on Monday. Coach George Karl said he expects the forward will return either Saturday or Monday. The Pistons were missing four players: Richard Hamilton (right ankle), Ben Gordon (left ankle), Will Bynum (ankles) and...

Stuckey scores 27 as Pistons clip Iverson, 76ers
Rodney Stuckey scored 27 points and hit the winner with 8.7 seconds left to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 90-86 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday night, the 76ers' 11th straight loss.

Pistons hand 76ers 11th straight loss (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 27 points and hit the winner with 8.7 seconds left to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 90-86 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday night, the 76ers' 11th straight loss. Allen Iverson scored 11 points in his second game with the Sixers. He hit the tying jumper with 1:06 left that made it 86-all.

Detroit Pistons guard Ben Gordon out vs. Philadelphia 76ers with ankle injury
Detroit guard Ben Gordon sat out the Pistons' game Wednesday night against Philadelphia because of a sprained left ankle.

Ankle sidelines Pistons G Gordon again (AP)
Detroit guard Ben Gordon sat out the Pistons' game Wednesday night against Philadelphia because of a sprained left ankle. Gordon injured the ankle in late November and missed two games before returning to play. Gordon is averaging 18.7 points. He played 12 minutes Sunday against Washington. The Pistons have already been playing without Richard Hamilton (ankle) and Tayshaun Prince (back).

Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson will start Monday against Denver Nuggets
Allen Iverson will start for the Philadelphia 76ers in their home game against Denver.

Billups, Nuggets spoil Iverson's return to Philly
Chauncey Billups scored 31 points and Carmelo Anthony had 14 to help the Nuggets spoil Allen Iverson's return to Philadelphia with a 93-83 win over the 76ers on Monday night.

Nuggets ruin Iverson's return to Philly (AP)

Chauncey Billups and Denver ruined Allen Iverson's homecoming. Billups scored 31 points and Carmelo Anthony had 14 to help the Nuggets spoil Iverson's return to Philadelphia with a 93-83 win over the 76ers on Monday night. The Nuggets went on a 22-3 run over the third and fourth quarters to rally for their fourth straight win.

76ers' Iverson will start vs. former Denver team
Allen Iverson will start for the Philadelphia 76ers in their home game against Denver. Coach Eddie Jordan said Iverson will start Monday night and may start the rest of the season for the struggling Sixers. Iverson will play his first game with Philadelphia since 2006. "I feel like I am home," Iverson said at shootaround. "Just seeing people I'm accustomed to seeing, seeing the reporters, seeing some of the fans when I go out to eat. Just the smell of Philadelphia when I go outside.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan expects Allen Iverson will start for team
Allen Iverson practiced with the Philadelphia 76ers and is expected to start when they play Monday night against Denver.

Iverson should start in second 76ers stint
Allen Iverson practiced with the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time in three years and is expected to start when they play Monday night against Denver. Iverson practiced with the first team of Elton Brand, Samuel Dalembert, Thaddeus Young and Willie Green on Sunday. Leading scorer Andre Iguodala did not practice with a sore right ankle. Iverson was back in a 76ers practice jersey for the first time since they traded him in 2006.

Week 7 Fantasy Basketball Planner
The upcoming week brings us the return of Allen Iverson to Philadelphia and the first full week for Kevin Love in Minnesota. Sergio Gonzalez breaks down every roster for the upcoming scoring period in his Planner.




Bobcats rebound to knock off slumping Sixers
Raymond Felton's driving layup with 4.7 seconds left capped a late comeback and the Charlotte Bobcats bounced back from an embarrassing loss a night earlier to beat the slumping Philadelphia 76ers 106-105 on Saturday night.

Bobcats bounce back, rally to top Sixers (AP)

Raymond Felton's driving layup with 4.7 seconds left capped a late comeback and the Charlotte Bobcats bounced back from an embarrassing loss a night earlier to beat the slumping Philadelphia 76ers 106-105 on Saturday night. A night after the Bobcats lost to New Jersey to end the Nets' record-worst NBA start at 0-18, they appeared ready to hand the Sixers their first win in more than two...

Rotator cuff sidelines Philadelphia 76ers' Jrue Holiday vs. Charlotte Bobcats
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jrue Holiday has a strained right rotator cuff and won't play against Charlotte.

Tearful Iverson glad to be back in Philly
A tearful Allen Iverson is happy to be back with the Philadelphia 76ers. Iverson is returning to the franchise where he was an MVP, calling it an opportunity he couldn't turn down. The 10-time All-Star guard signed a non-guaranteed deal with the 76ers on Wednesday, and said at the Wachovia Center that he's ready to prove he can still play. "I want to retire here," Iverson said Thursday. The 34-year-old Iverson was teary almost from the start of his news conference.

Iverson signs with 76ers, will debut Monday
Allen Iverson is rejoining the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers president Ed Stefanski announced the signing Wednesday on the team's Web site. Iverson is expected to make his debut Monday against the Denver Nuggets. Stefanski says in a news release that the team felt "Allen was the best available free agent guard to help" after the injury to Lou Williams, who will miss up to eight weeks.

Thunder hand 76ers eighth straight loss (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 33 points, Nick Collison added 18 points in his first game back from an injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder handed the Philadelphia 76ers their eighth straight loss, 117-106 on Wednesday night. Word that 10-time All-Star Allen Iverson would be returning to Philly wasn't enough to keep the Sixers from suffering their longest losing streak since 2006.

Hawks score 146 in rout of Raptors (AP)

Al Horford had 24 points to lead nine scorers in double figures and the Atlanta Hawks enjoyed their best offensive night in 16 years to beat the slumping Toronto Raptors 146-115 on Wednesday night. The Hawks had their highest-scoring game since Jan. 30, 1993, when they beat Philadelphia 149-123. They had nine players in double figures for the first time since Dec.

Iverson signs with 76ers, to play Monday (AP)
Allen Iverson is rejoining the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers president Ed Stefanski announced the signing Wednesday on the team's Web site. Iverson is expected to make his debut Monday against the Denver Nuggets. Stefanski says in a news release that the team felt "Allen was the best available free agent guard to help" after the injury to Lou Williams, who will miss up to eight weeks.

Allen Iverson signs with 76ers
Allen Iverson is rejoining the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers president Ed Stefanski announced the signing Wednesday on the team's Web site. Iverson is expected to make his debut Monday against the Denver Nuggets. Stefanski says in a news release that the team felt "Allen was the best available free agent guard to help" after the injury to Lou Williams, who will miss up to eight weeks.

Allen Iverson accepts Philadelphia 76ers' contract offer
Allen Iverson has accepted a contract offer from the 76ers.

Reports: Sixers offer one-year deal to Iverson
Allen Iverson and the Philadelphia 76ers are close to a reunion. A person with knowledge of the contract talks says the Sixers offered a one-year, non-guaranteed contract to Iverson on Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract talks had not been made public.

Report: Philadelphia 76ers offer Allen Iverson one-year deal
A person with knowledge of the contract talks says the 76ers offered a one-year, non-guaranteed contract to Allen Iverson on Tuesday.

Sources: Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers get closer to reunion
The 76ers are getting closer to signing Allen Iverson, sources said on Monday.

Terry's shot at :1.4 extends 76ers' losing skid
Jason Terry made a 17-footer with 1.4 seconds left, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks handed the Philadelphia 76ers their seventh straight loss, 104-102 Monday night.

Terry's jumper lifts Mavs past 76ers (AP)

Jason Terry made a 17-footer with 1.4 seconds left, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks handed the Philadelphia 76ers their seventh straight loss, 104-102 Monday night. Jason Kidd chipped in with a season-high 22 points and 11 assists. The Mavericks blew a 17-point lead before winning on Terry's shot.

Sixers F Brand returns from injury (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand has returned to the lineup Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks after missing three games with a sore right hamstring. Brand, who was injured last Tuesday against Washington, was the first 76ers player off the bench and entered with 5:46 left in the first quarter.

Iverson talks to Sixers; no word on potential deal
Allen Iverson and the Philadelphia 76ers have met to discuss a possible return to the team. Team president Ed Stefanski said in a statement that both parties remain noncommittal about a final decision after a nearly two-hour meeting Monday in Dallas. The 76ers are in town to play the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.

Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers meet face to face in Dallas
76ers coach Eddie Jordan and general manager Ed Stefanski had a two-hour meeting in Dallas on Monday with free-agent guard Allen Iverson before the team's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan downplays Allen Iverson comeback talk
76ers coach Eddie Jordan says he hasn't talked to Allen Iverson about bringing the former franchise star out of retirement.

Sixers coach downplays reports of Iverson comeback
Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan says he hasn't talked to Allen Iverson about bringing the former franchise star out of retirement. Jordan downplayed reports Sunday of Iverson coming back to the Sixers, saying the speculation is "probably more in the media than it actually is." Jordan said he hasn't discussed Iverson with anyone and that the Sixers aren't seriously discussing any free agents.

Spurs beat 76ers for fifth straight win (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their fifth straight with a 97-89 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. Tony Parker added 16 points and the Spurs extended their longest winning streak since last December, when they climbed back up the standings after a similar slow start last season.

Allen Iverson: Philadelphia 76ers reportedly considering making an offer
Longtime Allen Iverson confidant Stephen A. Smith reported early Saturday that the 76ers, according to team sources, were giving deep consideration to making Iverson an offer.

Iverson in talks to rejoin 76ers (AP)
Allen Iverson's retirement could be a short one. A person with knowledge of the talks says the Philadelphia 76ers have been approached about signing former franchise superstar Iverson, and team management has held internal discussions about bringing him back. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because talks have not been made public, says Iverson is among the free-agent candidates...

Backcourt play helps Hawks end two-game skid
Jamal Crawford scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, Mike Bibby added 21 and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a two-game losing streak with a 100-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

Crawford's 11 in 4th help Hawks by 76ers (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, Mike Bibby added 21 and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a two-game losing streak with a 100-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Josh Smith scored 20 and Al Horford had 15 for the Hawks, who responded with a road win one night after falling 93-76 to the Orlando Magic.

Lou Williams of Philadelphia 76ers has broken jaw, out eight weeks
Philadelphia 76ers guard Lou Williams will miss eight weeks after having surgery on his jaw Thursday morning.

Sixers guard Williams to miss eight weeks
Philadelphia 76ers guard Lou Williams will miss eight weeks after having surgery on his jaw Thursday morning. Williams broke his jaw in Philadelphia's loss to Washington on Tuesday night. His averages of 17.4 points and 5.1 assists are second-highest on the team behind Andre Iguodala. Rookie Jrue Holiday started at point guard in place of Williams against Boston in a 113-110 loss on Wednesday.

Rondo's 4th-quarter run fuels Celtics past 76ers
Rajon Rondo scored six points during a key run early in the fourth quarter, nailed a shot clock-beating jumper on the baseline in the closing seconds, and the Boston Celtics overcame poor 3-point shooting to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-110.

Rondo sparks Celtics past Sixers 113-110 (AP)

Rajon Rondo scored six points during a key run early in the fourth quarter, nailed a shot clock-beating jumper on the baseline in the closing seconds, and the Boston Celtics overcame poor 3-point shooting to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-110 on Wednesday night. Paul Pierce led Boston with 27 points, including a game-tying 3-pointer early in the 14-3 spurt.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Louis Williams out vs. Boston Celtics with fractured jaw
Philadelphia guard Louis Williams will miss Wednesday's game against Boston with a fractured jaw.

76ers G Williams out with fractured jaw (AP)
Philadelphia guard Louis Williams will miss Wednesday's game against Boston with a fractured jaw. Williams was hurt in Tuesday night's loss against Washington and the team is uncertain when he'll be back in the lineup. "He's going to be evaluated extensively (Thursday)," coach Eddie Jordan said before his team's game against Boston.

Report: Allen Iverson planning to retire from the NBA
Allen Iverson is planning to retire from the NBA, nationally syndicated radio host and Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Stephen A. Smith reports.

Jamison helps Wizards hold off Sixers (AP)

Antawn Jamison had 32 points and 14 rebounds to lead Washington past the Philadelphia 76ers 108-107 on Tuesday night, hours after the death of Wizards owner Abe Pollin. Nick Young added 20 points for the Wizards as they snapped a two-game skid despite playing without Caron Butler, who sat out with a sore right ankle.

Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler out vs. Sixers with sore ankle
Caron Butler is being kept out of the Washington Wizards' game against the Philadelphia 76ers because of a sore right ankle.

James' 32 help Cavs beat Sixers 97-71 (AP)

LeBron James scored 32 points, Mo Williams added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers clamped down defensively in the fourth quarter, holding the Philadelphia 76ers to 10 points over the final 12 minutes for a 97-91 victory on Saturday night. James added nine assists, seven rebounds and delivered a resounding dunk with 2:41 left that effectively put away the Sixers.

Cavs shut Sixers down late to pull out victory
LeBron James scored 32 points, Mo Williams added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers clamped down defensively in the fourth quarter, holding the Philadelphia 76ers to 10 points over the final 12 minutes for a 97-91 victory on Saturday night.

Shaquille O'Neal to miss game vs. Philadelphia 76ers, his fifth straight
Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal is out for Saturday's game against Philadelphia, the fifth straight game he has missed with a shoulder injury.

Shaq misses fifth straight game (AP)
Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal is out for Saturday's game against Philadelphia, the fifth straight game he has missed with a shoulder injury. O'Neal hasn't played since a Nov. 12 win over Miami. Cavs coach Mike Brown said before Saturday's game against Philadelphia that O'Neal won't play in a game again until he practices.

Gay ties season high in Grizzlies' win vs. 76ers
Rudy Gay tied his season high with 33 points, including a clutch jumper with 19 seconds remaining, and the Memphis Grizzlies registered their first road win of the season with a 102-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.

Grizzlies ride Gay to first road win (AP)

Rudy Gay tied his season high with 33 points, including a clutch jumper with 19 seconds remaining, Zach Randolph added 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies registered their first road win of the season with a 102-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Marc Gasol had 19 points and O.J.

Report: Williams taking plea deal, faces prison time
Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has cut a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday. Williams, who retired in 2000 after playing nine seasons in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets, was to face a retrial in January on a reckless manslaughter count.

Report: Jayson Williams taking plea deal
Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has cut a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday. Williams, who retired in 2000 after playing nine seasons in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets, was to face a retrial in January on a reckless manslaughter count.

Jayson Williams' deal includes jail time (AP)
Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has cut a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday. Williams, who retired in 2000 after playing nine seasons in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets, was to face a retrial in January on...

Late layup lifts Sixers past Bobcats (AP)

Lou Williams' layup with 3.1 seconds remaining lifted the Philadelphia 76ers to a come-from-behind 86-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. Andre Iguodala scored 25 points, Williams had 19 and Elton Brand contributed season highs of 19 points, 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for the Sixers, who snapped a two-game losing streak.

Williams' late layup lifts Sixers over Bobcats
Lou Williams' layup with 3.1 seconds remaining lifted the Philadelphia 76ers to a come-from-behind 86-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.

Philadelphia Sixers F Marreese Speights is out with knee ligament tear
Philadelphia 76ers forward Marreese Speights will miss six to eight weeks with a left knee injury.

76ers F Speights sidelined 6-8 weeks (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers forward Marreese Speights will miss six to eight weeks with a left knee injury. Speights was injured in the fourth quarter of a 94-88 loss at Chicago on Saturday night. An MRI on Sunday revealed he has a partial tear of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee. Speights has averaged 13 points and 6.4 rebounds in the first 10 games.

Deng, Hinrich help Bulls rebound to edge Sixers
Luol Deng and the slumping Kirk Hinrich each scored 19 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Philadelphia 76ers 94-88 on Saturday night.

Deng, Hinrich lead Bulls past 76ers (AP)

Luol Deng and the slumping Kirk Hinrich each scored 19 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Philadelphia 76ers 94-88 on Saturday night. Deng scored six during a 14-4 run to start the fourth quarter that turned a four-point game into a 77-63 advantage, and the Bulls hung on after dropping two straight.

Jazz's Williams out again because of family issue
Utah point guard Deron Williams missed his second straight game Saturday night against Cleveland to deal with a family medical issue. Williams returned to Salt Lake City on Friday morning and missed Utah's game in Philadelphia. He said in a statement following the game that his daughter underwent a procedure on Thursday to "address some health concerns." Williams averages 20.4 points and 9.9 assists.

Jazz use Boozer's double-double to sink 76ers
Carlos Boozer had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Wesley Matthews added a career-high 16 points and the short-handed Utah Jazz ran past the Philadelphia 76ers 112-90 on Friday night.

Short-handed Jazz ride Boozer, top 76ers (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Wesley Matthews added a career-high 16 points and the short-handed Utah Jazz ran past the Philadelphia 76ers 112-90 on Friday night. Paul Millsap and Mehmet Okur scored 15 points each, Ronnie Brewer contributed 14 and Eric Maynor had 13 points and 11 assists for the Jazz, who played without point guard Deron Williams yet still had seven players in...

76ers extend Nets' franchise worst start to 0-8
Marreese Speights converted a go-ahead three-point play with 1:10 to play and the Philadelphia 76ers beat New Jersey 82-79 on Wednesday night, extending the Nets' franchise worst start to 0-8.

Nets fall to 0-8, lose 82-79 to Sixers (AP)

Marreese Speights converted a go-ahead three-point play with 1:10 to play and the Philadelphia 76ers beat New Jersey 82-79 on Wednesday night, extending the Nets' franchise worst start to 0-8. Thaddeus Young had 20 points to lead the 76ers, and Speights finished with 19 points and nine rebounds as Philadelphia snapped a two-game losing streak.

Nash has 21 and 20 as Suns beat 76ers (AP)

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. The Suns eclipsed the 100-point barrier for the eighth straight game to open a season, which hadn't happened since the 1990-91 season.

Gordon, Wallace lift Pistons over 76ers (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 23 points and Ben Wallace added 16 rebounds, helping the Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 88-81 on Sunday. Wallace had seven of Detroit's 21 offensive rebounds, and added three blocks and three steals. Charlie Villanueva added 16 points. Andre Iguodala led Philadelphia with 24 points, but the 76ers couldn't overcome missing their last eight field-goal attempts.

Iguodala, 76ers squeak past short-handed Nets
Andre Iguodala scored 16 points, including a late 3-pointer to give Philadelphia the lead as the 76ers rallied past the short-handed New Jersey Nets 97-94 Friday night.

Iguodala leads 76ers past winless Nets (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 16 points, including a late 3-pointer to give Philadelphia the lead, and the 76ers rallied past the short-handed New Jersey Nets 97-94 Friday night. Lou Williams scored 18 points and Jason Kapono had 14 for Philadelphia, which rebounded from a 31-point loss to Boston three days earlier.

Celtics move to perfect 5-0 with rout of Sixers
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 night.

Celtics move to 5-0, beat 76ers 105-74 (AP)

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 night. The Celtics improved to 5-0 even without the usual standout performances from Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen. Allen didn't score his first field goal until the third quarter and had five points.

Tim Donaghy to leave prison later in week, report says
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is expected to be released from federal prison in Florida on Wednesday, according to a report in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

D'Antoni: Robinson could miss 2 weeks (AP)
Knicks guard Nate Robinson could miss two weeks because of a sprained right ankle. Robinson was hurt Saturday night in an overtime loss to Philadelphia and was still on crutches before the Knicks' game against New Orleans on Monday night. X-rays later in the evening were negative. Robinson is one of the top players off the New York bench but has struggled this season, averaging 8.7 points on 27...

Sixers blow big lead, beat Knicks in OT (AP)

The 76ers seemed ready to deliver a quick knockout in the undercard bout of a weekend chock full of Philadelphia-New York fights. Instead, it turned into a Halloween thriller. Andre Iguodala scored 32 points, including the go-ahead three-point play in overtime, and the 76ers blew a 23-point lead before beating the Knicks 141-127 on Saturday night.

76ers bounce back from opener, top Bucks (AP)

The 76ers have almost been forgotten by a city whipped into a World Series frenzy. Andre Iguodala and Elton Brand gave a reminder why they might be worth watching long after fans have put away the Phillies T-shirts for the winter. Iguodala scored 19 points, Brand had 17 and the Philadelphia 76ers bounced back from a dismal opener to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 99-86 on Friday night.

Iguodala posts 19 points as 76ers bounce Bucks
Andre Iguodala scored 19 points, Elton Brand had 17 and the Philadelphia 76ers bounced back from a dismal opener to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 99-86 on Friday night.

New-look Magic roll past Sixers 120-106 (AP)

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 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. Ryan Anderson added 16 points, and Jason Williams had 15 points to highlight a deep Magic bench.

Howard's double-double powers new-look Magic
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 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.

Ex-Temple player Dionte Christmas, cut by Philadelphia 76ers, arrested on weapons charge
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.

76ers pick up option on starter Young, 2 others
The Philadelphia 76ers have picked up contract options on three players, including starting small forward Thaddeus Young. Sixers president Ed Stefanski says the team exercised options for Young and power forwards Marreese Speights and Jason Smith on Thursday. All three are under contract through the 2010-11 season. The 21-year-old Young averaged 15.3 points last year as the 76ers made the playoffs for the second consecutive season. The 16th overall pick in the 2008 draft, Speights averaged 7.

Philadelphia 76ers exercise option on small forward Thaddeus Young
The Philadelphia 76ers have picked up contract options on three players, including starting small forward Thaddeus Young.

76ers pick up options on Young, 2 others (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers have picked up contract options on three players, including starting small forward Thaddeus Young. Sixers president Ed Stefanski says the team exercised options for Young and power forwards Marreese Speights and Jason Smith on Thursday. All three are under contract through the 2010-11 season.

Wizards' Jamison (shoulder) out rest of preseason
Wizards forward Antawn Jamison will miss the rest of the team's exhibition games with a right shoulder injury. Jamison will be re-evaluated next week, after the swelling goes down. He had an MRI exam Thursday, a day after getting hurt while trying to block a shot by Zydrunas Ilgauskas in Washington's 109-104 preseason victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Wizards have preseason games left against Atlanta, Philadelphia and Chicago. They open the regular season Oct. 27 at Dallas.

Brand helps 76ers improve to 4-0 (AP)

Elton 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.

Sixers bring Jones-Jennings to camp - Rashad Jones-Jennings (F) Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers signed power forward Rashad Jones-Jennings to a non-guaranteed contract on Wednesday.

Raptors F Bosh expected to miss start of camp
Raptors forward Chris Bosh is expected to miss the start of training camp because of a strained left hamstring. The team made the announcement on Friday. The four-time All-Star first felt soreness during a training session at home in Dallas last week. The pain returned during a workout in Toronto on Wednesday. The Raptors are scheduled to open their five-day training camp Tuesday in Ottawa. They begin exhibition play Oct. 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Bosh averaged a career-high 22.

Officer guilty of alerting NBA player Jerome 'Pooh' Richardson to drug raid
A former Philadelphia police officer has been found guilty of obstruction and lying to authorities for alerting former NBA player Jerome "Pooh" Richardson to an imminent drug raid.

76ers re-sign Carney 1 year after trading him
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 2008.

Philadelphia 76ers sign Rodney Carney, one year after trading him
The 76ers signed Rodney Carney, one year after trading him.

Sixers bring back swingman Carney (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.

Sixers sign C Brezec away from Europe (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed center Primoz Brezec, who played in Europe last season. Terms of Thursday's deal weren't immediately disclosed by the Sixers. The 7-foot-1 Brezec has played in 321 games with 214 starts in seven NBA seasons with Indiana, Charlotte, Detroit and Toronto. He has averaged 7.6 points and 4.1 rebounds.

Philadelphia 76ers keep depth, re-sign reserve guard Royal Ivey
The 76ers re-signed guard Royal Ivey on Monday.

Former Philadelphia 76ers coach Randy Ayers returns as assistant
Former Philadelphia 76ers coach Randy Ayers has returned to the organization as an assistant under Eddie Jordan.

76ers make former coach Ayers assistant (AP)
Former Philadelphia 76ers coach Randy Ayers has returned to the organization as an assistant under Eddie Jordan. Ayers was fired only 52 games into the 2003-04 season. He also was an assistant in Orlando and was on Jordan's staff in Washington. Ayers also was a head coach in college at Ohio State and led the Buckeyes to consecutive Big Ten titles in 1991 and 1992.

Agent: Free-agent center Primoz Brezec agrees to contract with Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers have come to an agreement in principle with free-agent center Primoz Brezec on a one-year contract, his agent, Marc Cornstein, told ESPN.com on Wednesday.

Spurs sign center Theo Ratliff
The San Antonio Spurs have signed center Theo Ratliff. Terms of the deal announced Saturday were not disclosed. The 6-foot-10 Ratliff spent last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 1.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.02 blocks in 12.6 minutes while appearing in 46 games. Ratliff has also played for Detroit, Atlanta, Portland, Boston and Minnesota during 14 NBA seasons.

San Antonio Spurs sign veteran big man Theo Ratliff from Philadelphia 76ers
The San Antonio Spurs have signed center Theo Ratliff.

Spurs sign veteran C Ratliff (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs have signed center Theo Ratliff. Terms of the deal announced Saturday were not disclosed. The 6-foot-10 Ratliff spent last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 1.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.02 blocks in 12.6 minutes while appearing in 46 games. Ratliff has also played for Detroit, Atlanta, Portland, Boston and Minnesota during 14 NBA seasons.

Blazers use cap space to sign free agent PG Miller
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent guard Andre Miller. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Miller averaged 16.3 points and 6.5 assists as a starter for the Philadelphia 76ers last season. Miller joins point guards Steve Blake and Jerryd Bayless for the Blazers. Blake started last season, averaging 11 points, five assists and 2.5 rebounds. Miller, 33, went to the Sixers in 2006 in a midseason trade with the Denver Nuggets that involved Allen Iverson.

Blazers sign free agent G Andre Miller (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers signed veteran free agent guard Andre Miller to a multiyear contract on Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Miller, whose career has spanned 10 seasons with four teams, averaged 16.3 points and 6.5 assists as a starter for the Philadelphia 76ers last season. "I hope to provide veteran leadership to a young talented nucleus and help Portland take the next...

76ers sign 1st-round pick G Holiday (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed first-round draft pick, guard Jrue Holiday. Holiday, 6-foot-3, 180 pounds, was the 17th overall pick in the draft and was an early-entry candidate out of UCLA following his freshman season. He averaged 8.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists in his only season with the Bruins.

Sixers sign first round pick Jrue Holiday - Jrue Holiday (G) Philadelphia 76ers
First round draft pick Jrue Holiday has been signed by the Philadelphia 76ers.

Jrue Holiday signs with Philadelphia 76ers, could see lots of action
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed their first-round draft pick, guard Jrue Holiday.

Brand's long-awaited return to 76ers on hold
Elton Brand's long-awaited return to the Philadelphia 76ers will be on hold until at least Saturday.

Mavs' Nowitzki beats buzzer, 76ers 95-93 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki came through when it mattered. Despite missing 13 of his first 14 shots and 16 of 23 overall, the seven-foot forward hit a turnaround 17-foot jumper over Reggie Evans at the buzzer to give the Dallas Mavericks a 95-93 victory against Philadelphia, snapping the 76ers' season-high seven-game winning streak.

76ers winning without injured F Brand (AP)
Elton Brand hoped to turn the Philadelphia 76ers into contenders in the East with his double-doubles in the post, not by his absence. They are back at .500 (20-20), have won a season-high seven straight games and won convincingly against top teams in the West like Houston and San Antonio. The 3s are falling, the fast-break is sizzling, and the defense isn't allowing many big baskets.

Parker leads Spurs past Bulls 92-87 (AP)

Tony Parker had 20 points and eight assists to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 92-87 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Tim Duncan added 18 points and 14 rebounds to help the Spurs bounce back after their worst loss of season, a 109-87 setback in Philadelphia on Friday night. San Antonio has won 11 of its last 14 games.

76ers win seventh straight, reach .500 (AP)

Andre Iguodala had 28 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers returned to .500 with their seventh straight victory, 107-97 over the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Andre Miller added 27 points and eight assists for the 76ers, making a pair of baskets in a 10-0 burst after the Knicks had closed within one with 5 minutes remaining.

76ers to sit Brand for at least one more game
The Philadelphia 76ers decided to wait at least one more game before putting Elton Brand back on the floor.

Sixers rip Spurs for sixth straight win (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored a career-high 27 points, Andre Iguodala had 21 and the surging Philadelphia 76ers won their sixth straight game, 109-87 over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. The Sixers (19-20) can move to .500 for the first time since Nov. 24 with a win Saturday at New York. They might finally have power forward Elton Brand (shoulder) back in the lineup for the first time since December.

Trail Blazers G Blake out 7-10 days (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake will be sidelined for seven to 10 days with a separated right shoulder. Blake, who is averaging 11.6 points and 4.7 assists, was injured in Wednesday night's 100-79 loss at Philadelphia. Coach Nate McMillan said Blake returned to Portland for further examination.

76ers win season-high fifth straight (AP)

The winning streak has hit five all because Philadelphia can hit 3s. The explanation for the sudden surge in long-range makes is a simple one. "Green light," said coach Tony DiLeo. The 76ers are flooring it through their longest winning streak of the season. Andre Iguodala scored a season-high 29 points, and Lou Williams had 14 to lead Philadelphia to its fifth straight victory, 100-79 over Portland...

Hawks' Horford out indefinitely with knee bruise
Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford was held out of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a bone bruise in his right knee and will miss at least three more games.

Sixers roll to fourth straight win (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 27 points as Philadelphia took advantage of the absence of Al Horford to dominate near the basket and the 76ers beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-94 on Sunday for their first four-game winning streak of the season. The 76ers scored 56 points in the paint and had a combined 49 points by their starting forwards.

76ers win third straight, beat Bobcats (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers are running again, their scoring is up and they're ascending the Eastern Conference standings. Andre Miller had 22 points and six assists, Thaddeus Young scored 15 points and the Sixers won their third straight, 93-87 over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. The Sixers have rapidly put a 1-5 trip behind them and won their third game this week to get out of last place in...

Sixers rain 3s on Bucks in 110-105 win (AP)

Andre Miller hit a 3-pointer with 28 seconds left, finishing with 28 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers held on for a rare road win Wednesday night, 110-105 over the Milwaukee Bucks. Philadelphia coach Tony DiLeo challenged his team to make at least five 3s one game after he thought the Sixers were being tentative because they were the worst long-distance shooting team in the...

Bogut shelved by back spasms, no timetable set
Milwaukee center Andrew Bogut missed the Bucks' game Wednesday night against Philadelphia because of back spasms that coach Scott Skiles acknowledged aren't getting much better.

Iguodala's 28 carry 76ers over Rockets (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 28 points and the reeling Philadelphia 76ers returned home from a dreadful road trip to beat the Houston Rockets 104-96 on Tuesday night. The Sixers needed to escape the Lone Star State to finally defeat a team from Texas. They lost at Dallas and San Antonio in the final two games of a 1-5 road trip and had lost five of seven overall, parking them in last place in the Atlantic...

Parker's shot at buzzer boosts Spurs (AP)

Tony Parker hit a high-arching 15-footer at the buzzer and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-106 on Saturday night after blowing an early 21-point lead. Parker finished with 15 points and 10 assists to help the Spurs win for seventh time in eight games and rebound from a 100-98 loss Tuesday night to Milwaukee.

Mavs close strong, win 96-86 over 76ers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had a big fourth quarter and scored 31 points, Jason Terry added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from another deficit for a 96-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Erick Dampier contributed 10 points and 14 rebounds for the Mavericks, who've won six of seven and were playing their first game since rallying from a 29-point second-half deficit to beat the...

76ers end 4-game slide, beat Clippers (AP)

Andre Iguodala had 28 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers held off the Los Angeles Clippers 100-92 on Wednesday night to snap a four-game losing streak. Al Thornton scored 24 points for the Clippers, who lost their fifth in a row. The pairing of Elton Brand's former and current teams lost its luster with Brand not making the trip.

Williams leads undermanned Jazz by 76ers (AP)

Utah's power players are hurting, and Deron Williams has been for most of the season. Williams got out of bed Monday feeling his best and made sure the reeling Philadelphia 76ers knew it. He scored 27 points to help the short-handed Jazz beat Philadelphia 112-95. "It's probably the first time all season I've felt 100 percent, or close to it," Williams said.

Down 17, Nuggets use 15 3s to top 76ers (AP)

Kenyon Martin took a bounce pass from Chauncey Billups and drove for the go-ahead dunk with 9 seconds left Friday night to lift the Denver Nuggets to a 105-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Andre Iguodala of the 76ers got called for traveling on the next possession and Andre Miller got hit with a technical foul with 2.9 seconds left.

Celtics win club-record 19th straight (AP)

The Boston Celtics set a franchise record with their 19th consecutive victory on Tuesday night, getting 18 points apiece from Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 110-91. Kendrick Perkins had eight points and 11 rebounds, and Ray Allen scored 16 as the Celtics starters watched from the bench while reserves Leon Powe and Eddie House helped expand the lead in the fourth...

Ford's jumper lifts Pacers over 76ers (AP)
The Indiana Pacers outlasted the Philadelphia 76ers in a game between two short-handed teams. T.J. Ford hit a 15-foot jumper with 3.9 seconds left and finished with 25 points in the Pacers' 95-94 victory over the 76ers on Saturday night. The Pacers (10-17) dressed just nine players. For the second straight game, Indiana was without starters Troy Murphy, Marquis Daniels and Danny Granger, out with...

Ford's jumper lifts Pacers over 76ers (AP)

T.J. Ford hit a 15-foot jumper with 3.9 seconds left and finished with 25 points in the short-handed Indiana Pacers' 95-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. The Pacers (10-17) dressed just nine players. For the second straight game, Indiana was without starters Troy Murphy, Marquis Daniels and Danny Granger, out with viral infections.

Without Brand, 76ers top Wizards 109-103 (AP)

Even without Elton Brand, the Philadelphia 76ers were able to avoid becoming one of the unfortunate few to lose a game to the Washington Wizards. Lou Williams, coming off the bench to score a career high for the second straight game, had 26 points Friday night and the 76ers held on for a 109-103 victory over the hapless Wizards.

3 Pacers hospitalized with flu symptoms (AP)
Three Indiana players missed the Pacers' game Friday night, in the hospital with flu-like symptoms. Starters Troy Murphy, Marquis Daniels and Danny Granger are getting treatment for their symptoms and were not available for Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Coach Jim O'Brien said all three will also likely miss Saturday night's game at Philadelphia.

76ers lose Brand for a month with shoulder injury
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand will be sidelined for a month because of a dislocated shoulder. Team officials say the Sixers' leading scorer has a fracture and tear in his right shoulder but will not need surgery. Brand was hurt Wednesday night in a 93-88 win over Milwaukee. Brand is averaging 15.9 points and 9.8 rebounds per game this season. He signed a five-year, $80 million free agent contract with the 76ers in July.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/489357390" height="1" width="1"/

Thumb injury might leave Jamison on Wiz bench
Wizards forward Antawn Jamison has a strained left thumb and could miss Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Brand dislocates shoulder in 76ers' win (AP)

Lou Williams matched his career high with 25 points, Andre Miller added 19 and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the loss of forward Elton Brand to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 93-88 on Wednesday night. Brand dislocated his right shoulder with 7:23 left in the third quarter after landing on Milwaukee's Luc Mbah a Moute.

76ers' Brand (shoulder injury) leaves game
Philadelphia forward Elton Brand dislocated his right shoulder in the third quarter of the 76ers' game against Milwaukee on Wednesday night.

AP source: 76ers fire coach Cheeks (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers have fired coach Maurice Cheeks with the team slumping at 9-14 a year after making the playoffs. Director of player personal Tony DiLeo becomes the interim coach. The moves were confirmed Saturday by a person familiar with the decision who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an announcement had not been made.

Sixers win DiLeo's coaching debut
It had been 18 years since Tony DiLeo paced the sideline as a coach - and that came in another country. Though he couldn't revel in the circumstances of his elevation to coach of the Philadelphia 76ers because of his close relationship with Maurice Cheeks, the experience didn't seem any different. Elton Brand scored a season-high 27 points, leading Philadelphia to a 104-89 victory over the struggling Washington Wizards on Saturday night in DiLeo's coaching debut with the 76ers.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/484257122" height="1" width="1"/

Brand's 27 help DiLeo win 76ers' debut (AP)

Elton Brand scored a season-high 27 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 104-89 victory over the struggling Washington Wizards on Saturday night in Tony DiLeo's coaching debut. Lou Williams added 15 points, Thaddeus Young and Andre Iguodala each had 14, and Willie Green scored 13 for the Sixers, who snapped a three-game losing streak and improved to 10-14.

9-14 Sixers fire coach Cheeks
The Philadelphia 76ers have fired coach Maurice Cheeks with the team slumping at 9-14 a year after making the playoffs. Director of player personal Tony DiLeo becomes the interim coach. The moves were confirmed Saturday by a person familiar with the decision who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an announcement had not been made. Cheeks was one of more the popular players in 76ers history and was starting his fourth season as coach.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/484039900" height="1" width="1"/

Cavs win 11th straight, tie club record (AP)

LeBron James scored 28 points and Anderson Varejao added 17 in his first start this season as the Cleveland Cavaliers, despite missing two key components, matched a club record with their 11th straight win, 88-72 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. James added seven assists and seven rebounds for the Cavs, who improved to 13-0 at home and added another victory to their longest winning...

Cavs center Ilgauskas out with sprained ankle
Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas sprained his left ankle in a win at Philadelphia on Wednesday, the second significant Cleveland player to go down with an injury this week. Ilgauskas rolled his ankle when he tried to block former teammate Donyell Marshall's shot in the fourth quarter and came down on the foot of the 76ers forward. The 7-foot-3 Ilgauskas, who had reconstructive surgery on his left foot a few years back, was able to limp to the locker room without assistance.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/482148789" height="1" width="1"/

Cavs center Ilgauskas out with sprained ankle
Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas sprained his left ankle in a win at Philadelphia on Wednesday, the second significant Cleveland player to go down with an injury this week.

Cavs win 10th straight, improve to 19-3 (AP)

LeBron James had to sweat out the fourth quarter for once. The result was still the same: another Cleveland victory. James scored 29 points, Mo Williams added a season-high 27 and the Cavaliers cruised to their 10th consecutive victory, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 101-93 on Wednesday night. "This one, you had to earn," James said.

Cavs' Gibson to miss 2 weeks with toe injury
Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson will miss two weeks with an injured toe in the first setback this season for the NBA's hottest team. Gibson sprained his left big toe in the second quarter of Tuesday night's win over Toronto. He did not travel to Cleveland's game in Philadelphia, staying back to undergo an MRI and X-rays on Wednesday. The team did not provide results of those tests. One of the Cavs' top reserves and outside shooters, Gibson is averaging 9.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/480847044" height="1" width="1"/

Harris leads Nets by cold-shooting 76ers (AP)

Devin Harris scored 27 points and the New Jersey Nets took advantage of Philadelphia's late shooting woes to beat the 76ers 95-84 on Sunday night. Vince Carter added 14 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Nets hit nine 3-pointers in the second half and shot 42.3 percent (11-for-26) beyond the arc.

Marshall's late 3 lifts 76ers by Pistons (AP)

Donyell Marshall hadn't exactly been a key part of the Philadelphia 76ers this season. Before Friday night, he hadn't played in the 76ers' last nine games, and he only saw 2 minutes of action in the first three quarters against Detroit. The 14-year veteran changed things in the fourth, scoring eight points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 35 seconds left to help the 76ers overcame a 15-point...

Brand out Friday for 76ers with hurt hammy
Philadelphia forward Elton Brand will miss Friday's game at Detroit with a strained right hamstring. Brand had an MRI on Thursday and did not travel with the Sixers. He is listed as day-to-day. Brand didn't play the final 17 minutes of the 76ers' 114-102 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday when he first complained of the injury. He was limited to three points on 1-for-7 shooting in 25 ineffective minutes. Brand leads the Sixers with 16.7 points and 10 rebounds a game.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/475061143" height="1" width="1"/

76ers F Brand out with hamstring injury (AP)
Philadelphia forward Elton Brand will miss Friday's game at Detroit with a strained right hamstring. Brand had an MRI on Thursday and did not travel with the Sixers. He is listed as day-to-day. Brand didn't play the final 17 minutes of the 76ers' 114-102 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday when he first complained of the injury.

Bryant scores 32 to beat hometown 76ers (AP)
Kobe Bryant tormented his hometown team again, scoring 32 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers rebound from a last-second loss with a 114-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Lakers coach Phil Jackson said before the game that the thrill of playing in his home city has worn off for Bryant.

76ers' Stefanski not ready to panic yet (AP)
Ed Stefanski sees glimpses of his 76ers playing the right way. What the team president doesn't see is enough consistency to make anyone in Philadelphia satisfied with the way the underachieving Sixers (8-10) are playing. Some players are having trouble adjusting to new roles, the reserves haven't been nearly as potent as they were last season, and the offense and defense are rarely in sync.

Sixers top Bulls in OT, end 4-game skid (AP)

Andre Miller scored nine of his season-high 28 points in overtime Tuesday night and the Philadelphia 76ers ended their four-game losing streak with a 103-95 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Andre Iguodala added 25 points and Elton Brand had 22 points and 14 rebounds as the Sixers avenged a loss to the Bulls two days ago in Philadelphia.

Bulls top 76ers to end road trip 3-4 (AP)
Ben Gordon scored 21 points, Drew Gooden had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from an early deficit for a 103-92 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. Derrick Rose, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, contributed 18 points and 10 assists. Reserve Larry Hughes had 16 points for the Bulls (8-9), who won for only the third time in 10 games on the road.

Magic lose G Pietrus for at least 3 weeks
Orlando Magic guard Mickael Pietrus will be out three to five weeks because of a torn ligament in his right thumb. Pietrus averages nearly 13 points and is one of the Magic's main 3-point shooters. He hurt his thumb against Philadelphia last week. Pietrus played with the injury against the Wizards on Thursday but an MRI revealed the damage Friday. The injury leaves an already thin Magic backcourt even thinner.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/469563513" height="1" width="1"/

Celtics win seventh straight, rout 76ers (AP)

Ray Allen scored 23 points and Kevin Garnett added 16 to lead the Boston Celtics to their seventh straight victory, 102-78 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Allen was 10-for-15 from the field, including 3-for-5 on 3-pointers. In the last three games, he is 13-for-19 from behind the arc. He scored 11 straight Boston points in the third quarter -- three baskets in a row from 3-point land as...

Lewis' 3 lifts Magic over 76ers 96-94 (AP)

Rashard Lewis scored 19 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 4.7 seconds left to lead the Orlando Magic to a 96-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Lewis inbounded to Hedo Turkoglu, who took several dribbles down the lane before passing to Lewis on the left wing. Lewis drained the shot and the 76ers, without any timeouts left, could manage only Andre Miller's 40-footer...

Augustin leads Bobcats past 76ers 93-84 (AP)

D.J. Augustin scored 25 points and added a career-high 11 assists, backcourt mate Raymond Felton added 23 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats used their new speedy and tiny lineup to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-84 on Monday night. The 6-foot Augustin and the 6-1 Felton had their best game together since coach Larry Brown inserted the rookie Augustin in the starting lineup three games ago.

Brand helps 76ers move over .500 (AP)

Elton Brand had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Andre Iguodala added 15 points and the Philadelphia 76ers moved above .500 for the first time this season with an 89-81 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Brand entered the game shooting 43 percent from the field but was 10-of-22 from the field and registered his seventh double-double in arguably the best performance this season for the...

Rose scores 23 in 2nd half to lead Bulls (AP)

Larry Hughes made five 3-pointers and finished with 26 points, and rookie Derrick Rose scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half of the Chicago Bulls' 115-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Drew Gooden had 18 points and 16 rebounds for the Bulls, who won for the first time on their brutal seven-game trip stretching from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

Brand beats Clippers with late basket (AP)

Elton Brand beat his former team with his biggest basket for his new one. Brand hit a 15-footer with 57 seconds left and finished with 17 points in his first game against Los Angeles, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to an 89-88 victory over the short-handed Clippers on Friday night. The Clippers lost shortly after acquiring forward Zach Randolph and guard Mardy Collins from the New York Knicks for...

Knicks trade Crawford, then Randolph (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers filled their void in the post Friday, acquiring forward Zach Randolph and guard Mardy Collins from the New York Knicks for Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas. The Clippers had been lacking an inside presence since Elton Brand left in July to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. They were just 2-9 entering Friday's game at Philadelphia, and coach/general manager Mike Dunleavy said...

Brand hasn't spoken to Dunleavy since Clips' split
Elton Brand loved LA, but still left for Philadelphia this past summer. Now he's getting set for his first rematch with his former team.

Jefferson helps Wolves end 8-game skid (AP)

It's been three long weeks since the Minnesota Timberwolves last won a basketball game. "It seems like 1,000 years," forward Craig Smith said. Not anymore, thanks to Smith's superb effort off the bench and Al Jefferson's refusal to let his Timberwolves collapse in the fourth quarter again. Jefferson scored six of his 25 points in the final 3 1/2 minutes to lift Minnesota to a 102-96 victory over the...

76ers win third straight, rip Thunder (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored 23 points, Elton Brand and Andre Iguodala added 15 apiece, and the Philadelphia 76ers cruised past the struggling Oklahoma City Thunder, 110-85 on Saturday. Samuel Dalembert contributed 13 points and 16 rebounds for the Sixers, who won their third straight game to even their record at 5-5.

76ers rally from 26 down to beat Pacers (AP)

Thaddeus Young had 25 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 26-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 94-92 on Friday night. Andre Miller added 19 points, Elton Brand had 14 points and 15 rebounds, and Andre Iguodala finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds for the 76ers (4-5).

Brand scores 25 as 76ers end 3-game skid (AP)

Elton Brand scored a season-high 25 points, Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala each had 18, and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Raptors 106-96 on Wednesday night. Willie Green scored 17 points and Marreese Speights had 12 for the 76ers, who won for the first time in four road games this season.

Williams' season debut helps Jazz win (AP)

The Utah Jazz played really well without star point guard Deron Williams, winning five of their first six games. They're thrilled to have him back. Williams played for the first time this season to lead the Utah Jazz past the Philadelphia 76ers 93-80 on Tuesday night. He had seven points and nine assists after missing the first six games because of a sprained left ankle he suffered in a preseason...

Magic beat 76ers for third straight win (AP)
Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis scored 20 points apiece and the Orlando Magic overcame Dwight Howard's foul trouble to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 98-88 on Thursday night. With All-Star center Howard limited to only four minutes in the first half, the Magic got strong performances from Tony Battie and Lewis, who picked up the rebounding slack as Orlando won its third straight game.

Wade, Chalmers lead Heat over Sixers (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored 29 points, Mario Chalmers set a franchise record with nine steals, and the Miami Heat scored 12 straight points in the fourth quarter to pull away and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 106-83 on Wednesday night. Wade added seven rebounds and six assists. The Heat forced 26 turnovers -- matching the most in the NBA this season -- and moved to 2-0 at home for the first time since 2004.

Iverson ready to lead Pistons to title (AP)
The Detroit Pistons almost acquired Allen Iverson from Philadelphia entering the 2000-01 season. Then, they watched Iverson lead the 76ers to the NBA finals and become the league MVP. Eight years later, Detroit is hoping The Answer was worth the wait. Iverson does, too. "I want to be the piece that gets us over the hump," he said Tuesday at a packed news conference, where the Pistons unveiled...

76ers keep Kings winless, 125-91 (AP)
The solution to the Philadelphia 76ers' 3-point shooting woes might be at the end of their bench. Kareem Rush and Donyell Marshall have to hope the way they almost flawlessly buried all those open looks earns them a second look at a bigger role in the rotation. Thaddeus Young scored 18 points, Lou Williams had 17 and the 76ers led by as many as 40 points in a 125-91 rout of the winless Sacramento...

Hawks rally from 23 down, beat 76ers (AP)
Coming off their first playoff appearance in nine years, the Atlanta Hawks have started the new season like they have every intention of making it again. Joe Johnson scored 35 points, including a long 3-pointer that clinched it with 11 seconds remaining, and the Hawks rallied from a 23-point deficit to stun the Philadelphia 76ers 95-88 Saturday night.

Brand, Miller help 76ers rout Knicks (AP)
Despite the offensive outburst, it was the Philadelphia 76ers' defense that really pleased coach Maurice Cheeks on Friday night. "That game was won based on our defense," Cheeks said of Philadelphia's 116-87 win over the New York Knicks. "We set the tone early on defense and scored off their misses." Elton Brand had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Andre Miller added 20 points and eight assists and...

Knicks place Marbury on inactive list
New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury was placed on the inactive list before Friday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Marbury, a former All-Star reportedly scheduled to earn $21.9 million this season, did not play in the Knicks' 120-115 season-opening win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni and Marbury met Friday and Marbury asked the coach if he was going to play.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/438557866" height="1" width="1"/

Knicks put former All-Star Marbury on inactive list
New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury was placed on the inactive list before Friday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Bosh outplays Brand as Raptors top 76ers (AP)
Chris Bosh just about single-handedly carried the Toronto Raptors into the playoffs last season. Now he has a much-improved supporting cast. Bosh had 27 points and 11 rebounds to help the Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 95-84 on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams. Jermaine O'Neal added 17 and Jason Kapono had 15 for the Raptors, who finished 41-41 last season.

Brand's addition has 76ers thinking big (AP)

There were days in Philly when Maurice Cheeks and the 76ers were the talk of the town. Those years with Julius Erving, Bobby Jones, Moses Malone in the early 1980s saw the Sixers routinely expected to contend -- and even win -- the NBA Finals. When the Sixers finally broke through and claimed the title in 1983, Cheeks punctuated the clincher with a dunk in the final seconds.

Sixers hit 14 3-pointers, defeat Nets (AP)

Lou Williams scored 18 points and hit five of the Philadelphia 76ers' 14 3-pointers in a 118-100 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. Rookie Marreese Speights also had 18 points and Thaddeus Young added 16 as the 76ers finished the preseason with a 4-3 record. They will open the regular season at home next Wednesday against Toronto.

Cavs rally for first preseason win (AP)

Delonte West was tired yet satisfied after the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for their first preseason victory, 100-93 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. West scored six of his team-high 17 points down the stretch as the Cavaliers, trailing 91-80 with 4:14 left, finished the game on a 20-2 run.

76ers spoil D'Antoni's home debut (AP)

Andre Miller scored 22 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers spoiled Mike D'Antoni's first preseason home game at Madison Square Garden with a 116-109 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Andre Iguodala added 18 points and Thaddeus Young had 16 for the 76ers in the second meeting between the Atlantic Division rivals in five nights.

76ers pick up options on Young, Smith contracts
The Philadelphia 76ers picked up the third-year options on the contracts of Jason Smith and forward Thaddeus Young on Monday. Young, the 12th overall pick in the 2007 draft, averaged 8.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in 74 games last season. Smith, a 7-foot center, averaged 4.5 points in 76 games last season, but was expected to miss all of this season with a torn ACL.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/420171021" height="1" width="1"/

76ers pick up third-year options on Young, Smith
The Philadelphia 76ers picked up the third-year options on the contracts of Jason Smith and forward Thaddeus Young on Monday.

76ers pick up options on Young, Smith (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers picked up the third-year options on the contracts of Jason Smith and forward Thaddeus Young on Monday. Young, the 12th overall pick in the 2007 draft, averaged 8.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in 74 games last season. Smith, a 7-foot center, averaged 4.5 points in 76 games last season, but was expected to miss all of this season with a torn ACL.

Celtics lose preseason opener to 76ers (AP)

Lou Williams scored 27 points and Thaddeus Young added 21 to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the NBA champion Boston Celtics 98-92 on Wednesday night in the exhibition opener for both teams. Williams was 7-of-12 from the field and 12-of-13 from the line. Leon Powe led the Celtics with 12 points and Tony Allen had 11.

Personal matter to keep Rivers from Celts tonight
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers was not with the team for its exhibition opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night so he could return to his home in Orlando, Fla., for a personal matter.

Brand new start: 76ers look to contend (AP)
Elton Brand's face is plastered around Philadelphia, from print and Web ads to billboards to the side of busses where he smiles at drivers while they're stuck in rush hour traffic. It's hard to travel around the city and not be struck by the welcoming image of the 76ers' $80 million blockbuster free-agent acquisition.

Sixers' Smith has surgery to repair torn ACL
Philadelphia 76ers center Jason Smith underwent reconstructive surgery on his left knee in New York on Wednesday to repair an injury sustained early last month.

76ers C Smith has left knee surgery (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers center Jason Smith underwent reconstructive surgery on his left knee in New York on Wednesday to repair an injury sustained early last month. Smith tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee while doing drills in Las Vegas on Aug. 6. No timetable has been set for his return.

76ers, Cheeks agree on terms of contract extension
Philadelphia 76ers coach Maurice Cheeks on Tuesday agreed to another contract extension following a season in which his team made the playoffs. He agreed to a one-year contract extension in February that took him through the upcoming season. The latest extension was announced by team president Ed Stefanski, although terms were not disclosed. Cheeks has been the 76ers' coach since 2005. Since coming to Philadelphia, Cheeks has a 113-133 record.

Report: Donyell persuades Sixers to sign him
Forward Donyell Marshall, who was waived by the Oklahoma City franchise last month, apparently will bounce back with the Philadelphia 76ers for a 15th NBA season.

Sixers sign sharpshooting forward Marshall
Donyell Marshall and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed to a one-year contract on Tuesday, the latest free-agent to join a team poised to make a run in the Eastern Conference. The 6-foot-9 Marshall averaged 11.4 points and 6.8 rebounds in 11 seasons and tied the NBA record for 3-pointers in a game with 12 against the Sixers in 2005. "Donyell Marshall has proven time and time again his value as a player in this league," 76ers president Ed Stefanski said.

Sixers, F Marshall agree to 1-year deal (AP)
Donyell Marshall and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed to a one-year contract on Tuesday, the latest free-agent to join a team poised to make a run in the Eastern Conference. The 6-foot-9 Marshall averaged 11.4 points and 6.8 rebounds in 11 seasons and tied the NBA record for 3-pointers in a game with 12 against the Sixers in 2005.

Former Sixer Ratliff returns to Philly
Theo Ratliff returned to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, seven years after he was traded from the team during its run to the NBA Finals. The 35-year-old Ratliff played 26 games for Minnesota and Detroit and appeared in 12 of the Pistons' 17 playoff games. Terms of Ratliff's deal with the Sixers weren't disclosed. "We're very fortunate to sign a player of Theo's caliber," general manager Ed Stefanski said.

Depth charge: Ratliff returns to fold in Philadelphia
Theo Ratliff returned to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, seven years after he was traded from the team during its run to the NBA Finals.

Ratliff returns to Sixers 7 years later (AP)
Theo Ratliff returned to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, seven years after he was traded from the team during its run to the NBA Finals. The 35-year-old Ratliff played 26 games for Minnesota and Detroit and appeared in 12 of the Pistons' 17 playoff games. Terms of Ratliff's deal with the Sixers weren't disclosed.

Iguodala, Sixers pleased with six-year extension
Andre Iguodala, who helped the Philadelphia 76ers reach the playoffs for the first time in three years, was rewarded Monday with the official announcement of a six-year contract worth a reported $80 million.

Iguodala re-signs with Sixers for six years
The Philadelphia 76ers re-signed Andre Iguodala on Sunday, giving the forward a six-year contract worth a reported $80 million. Iguodala, who was a restricted free agent, helped the 76ers reach the playoffs for the first time in three years. An official announcement is expected Monday. Iguodala averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.1 steals in 82 games last season. He struggled in the playoffs against Detroit, averaging 13.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.0 assists.

Forward Iguodala signs six-year deal with Sixers
The Philadelphia 76ers re-signed Andre Iguodala on Sunday, giving the forward a six-year contract worth a reported $80 million.

Sources: 76ers, Iguodala agree to multiyear deal
The Philadelphia 76ers and restricted free agent Andre Iguodala have agreed to a six-year, $80 million contract, league sources told ESPN.com.

76ers lose summer league star to torn ACL
Philadelphia 76ers center Jason Smith sustained a knee injury that could cause him to miss a significant portion of the upcoming season. Smith, a second-year player out of Colorado State, tore the ACL in his left knee Wednesday during what the team called "normal basketball activity." Smith averaged 4.5 points and 3.5 rebounds as a rookie. In the Las Vegas summer league, he averaged 18.6 points and 8.0 rebounds in five games for the 76ers.

76ers center Smith tears ACL; season in question
Philadelphia 76ers center Jason Smith sustained a knee injury that could cause him to miss a significant portion of the upcoming season.

Sixers C Jason Smith suffers torn ACL (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers center Jason Smith sustained a knee injury that could cause him to miss a significant portion of the upcoming season. Smith, a second-year player out of Colorado State, tore the ACL in his left knee Wednesday during what the team called "normal basketball activity." Smith averaged 4.5 points and 3.5 rebounds as a rookie.

76ers add free agent sharpshooter Rush
The Philadelphia 76ers signed free agent guard Kareem Rush on Tuesday to help bolster the team's 3-point shooting. Terms of the deal were not released. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound Rush has averaged 6.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 314 games in five NBA seasons. Last season with the Indiana Pacers, he averaged 8.3 points, a career-best 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.2 minutes per game and shot 39 percent from 3-point range.

76ers sign free agent G Rush (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers signed free agent guard Kareem Rush on Tuesday to help bolster the team's 3-point shooting. Terms of the deal were not released. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound Rush has averaged 6.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 314 games in five NBA seasons. Last season with the Indiana Pacers, he averaged 8.3 points, a career-best 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.2 minutes per game and...

76ers sign free-agent guard Ivey
Guard Royal Ivey signed a multiyear contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Ivey has averaged 4 points, 1.5 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 14.3 minutes in 263 games over four seasons in the NBA. A second-round pick by Atlanta in 2004, Ivey played three seasons with the Hawks and one in Milwaukee. The 6-foot-4 Ivey has started 109 games and shot 42.1 percent from the floor, including 33.1 percent from 3-point range.

Sixers sign G Ivey to multiyear contract (AP)
Guard Royal Ivey signed a multiyear contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Ivey has averaged 4 points, 1.5 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 14.3 minutes in 263 games over four seasons in the NBA. A second-round pick by Atlanta in 2004, Ivey played three seasons with the Hawks and one in Milwaukee. The 6-foot-4 Ivey has started 109 games and shot 42.1 percent from the floor, including 33.1 percent...

76ers sign 1st-round pick Speights (AP)
Marreese Speights, taken by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 16th overall pick in June's NBA draft, signed with the team on Friday. Speights, a 6-foot-10 forward out of Florida, will earn about $2.6 million in the first two years of the contract. The team holds an option for two additional years. Speights received considerable playing time in the Las Vegas summer league, averaging 18.2 points and...

To shed salary, Nuggets trade Camby to Clippers
A week ago Tuesday, Elton Brand's defection to Philadelphia decimated the Los Angeles Clippers. One week later, Brand's old team has rebounded nicely.

Former home of Sixers, Flyers to be demolished
The Wachovia Spectrum, the former home to the Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers, will close and be demolished.

Philadelphia's Spectrum to be demolished (AP)
The Wachovia Spectrum, the former home to the Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers, will close and be demolished. Arena owner Comcast-Spectacor has plans to replace it with a complex of retail space, bars, restaurants and a hotel. The 42-year-old arena, slated to shut down next spring, had been used for Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers games until the adjacent Wachovia Center was built and opened in l996.

Philadelphia's Spectrum to be demolished (AP)
A longtime sports arena in Philadelphia is shutting down. Comcast-Spectacor chairman Ed Snider says the 42-year-old Spectrum will close at the end of the 2008-09 hockey and soccer seasons and be demolished. The arena had been used for Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers games until 1996. The Wachovia Center now is home to the pro hockey and basketball teams.

Clips coach Dunleavy fires back at Brand, agent
Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy, responding to claims made by Elton Brand and his agent that he left for Philadelphia after being presented a "take it or leave it" offer, said he's still trying to come to grips with Brand's sudden change of heart.

Wolves get Carney, Booth from 76ers (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired swingman Rodney Carney, center Calvin Booth, a protected first-round draft pick and cash from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for a conditional second-round pick Wednesday. The Timberwolves used a $2.8 million trade exemption gained from a trade last December with Miami to make the finances match up.

Brand expected to sign with 76ers (AP)
Elton Brand was expected to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, and the power forward instantly gives them the low post presence they sorely needed to become contenders in the East. The Sixers have called a 5 p.m. news conference to introduce the two-time All Star. Brand's arrival is a huge move for the Sixers, who have worked quickly to become a threat in the Eastern Conference.

Hollinger: Brand new Sixers are instant East challengers
The expected move of Elton Brand to Philadelphia puts the 76ers on the short list of contenders to Boston's Eastern throne, writes John Hollinger.

Brand signs 5-year, $82M deal with 76ers
Elton Brand signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, instantly giving them the low post presence they need to become contenders in the Eastern Conference.

Sixers trade Booth, Carney, draft pick to Wolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves completed a trade with Philadelphia on Wednesday that gave the Wolves another first-round draft pick and paved the way for the 76ers to sign star power forward Elton Brand.

Report: Brand agrees to 5-year deal with 76ers
Philadelphia just got a lot bigger.

76ers' deal precedes free agent splash? (AP)
The 76ers are close to trading forward Rodney Carney and a future No. 1 pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a deal that clears salary cap space for Philadelphia to make a stronger push for free agents, a person in the NBA told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade had not yet been completed and the NBA trade moratorium is not lifted until...

Brown hires brother Herb to round out Bobcats' staff
Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown hired his brother to round out his coaching staff. Herb Brown will join Jeff Capel, Phil Ford and Dave Hanners as assistants. The move Monday came a day before the Bobcats open a rookie and free agent minicamp in Las Vegas. It'll be the third time the 72-year-old Brown will work for his younger brother, who is beginning his record ninth NBA head coaching job. The Browns were also paired in Detroit and Philadelphia.

Hawks free agent Smith visits 76ers
Josh Smith wasted no time taking advantage of his restricted free-agent status, spending Wednesday visiting the Philadelphia 76ers - a franchise with plenty of cap room to make a big offer. The 22-year-old Smith toured the city and visited the Wachovia Center with Sixers officials, who would like to woo the forward away from Atlanta with an offer sheet too expensive for the Hawks to match. As he's a restricted free agent, the Hawks can match any offer made to the 6-foot-9, 235-pound Smith.

Free agent Josh Smith visits with 76ers (AP)
Josh Smith wasted no time taking advantage of his restricted free-agent status, spending Wednesday visiting the Philadelphia 76ers -- a franchise with plenty of cap room to make a big offer. The 22-year-old Smith toured the city and visited the Wachovia Center with Sixers officials, who would like to woo the forward away from Atlanta with an offer sheet too expensive for the Hawks to match.

76ers name former GM Nash scout (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers hired former general manager John Nash as a pro personnel scout Tuesday. Nash was working as a basketball analyst on local cable, and will now provide analysis and reports on players and teams throughout the NBA for the Sixers. Nash was a general manager with the 76ers, the Washington Bullets, New Jersey Nets and Portland Trail Blazers.

Former 76ers GM Nash rehired to be pro scout
The Philadelphia 76ers hired former general manager John Nash as a pro personnel scout Tuesday.

Dalembert on Canada's national basketball roster
Samuel Dalembert of the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Anthony of the Miami Heat headline Canada's 12-man basketball roster for an Olympic qualifying tournament.

Overton joins Nets staff as assistant coach
Former New Jersey Nets guard Doug Overton has returned to the team as an assistant coach to Lawrence Frank. Overton spent the past two seasons as an assistant on Phil Martelli's staff at Saint Joseph's. The Philadelphia native spent the previous season as director of player development for the Philadelphia 76ers, where he assisted the coaching and scouting staffs and worked with the team's community outreach. Overton joins Brian Hill and Tom Barrise on Frank's staff.

Nets hire Overton as assistant coach (AP)
Former New Jersey Nets guard Doug Overton has returned to the team as an assistant coach to Lawrence Frank. Overton spent the past two seasons as an assistant on Phil Martelli's staff at Saint Joseph's. The Philadelphia native spent the previous season as director of player development for the Philadelphia 76ers, where he assisted the coaching and scouting staffs and worked with the team's...

Obama promises hoop in White House (AP)
Barack Obama sidestepped picking a winner in Sunday's NBA Finals game, but the basketball aficionado is ready to take a firm stand if he makes it to the White House. "I hear there's a bowling alley and obviously that hasn't gone too well," Obama told comic Jimmy Kimmel in a satellite interview from Philadelphia on Sunday.

Korver will have bone spur removed
Utah Jazz forward Kyle Korver plans to have surgery to remove a bone spur on his left foot. He was scheduled for surgery Wednesday night in New York. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor isn't sure how long he'll have to stay off his foot, but expects Korver to be fine by training camp. The Jazz were 38-12 after acquiring Korver from Philadelphia in a trade on Dec. 29. He averaged nearly 10 points per game and made 73 3-pointers in 50 regular-season games.

Jazz F Korver to have bone spur removed (AP)
Utah Jazz forward Kyle Korver plans to have surgery to remove a bone spur on his left foot. He was scheduled for surgery Wednesday night in New York. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor isn't sure how long he'll have to stay off his foot, but expects Korver to be fine by training camp. The Jazz were 38-12 after acquiring Korver from Philadelphia in a trade on Dec.

Nets promote Vandeweghe to GM
The New Jersey Nets have a new general manager. Kiki Vandeweghe (VAN-duh-way) was promoted to the position Thursday, less than six months after being hired as a special assistant to team president Rod Thorn. Vandeweghe replaces Ed Stefanski, who left in midseason to become the GM of the Philadelphia 76ers. The general manager's job is the second for Vandeweghe. He held the same job with the Denver Nuggets from August 2001 until the end of the 2005-06 season.

Magic's Howard compared to Wilt, Shaq (AP)
The Detroit Pistons will host the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal less than 48 hours after tipping off in Philadelphia. The way they closed out the 76ers, the second-seeded Pistons are glad to get right back at it Saturday night against the Dwight Howard-led Magic. After a lackluster start, Detroit dominated the Sixers for the final 2 1/2 games of the series.

76ers expecting better future (AP)
The 76ers reached the playoffs with only 34 games of fantastic basketball. Stretch that fun and fast-breaking style over a full season and Philadelphia believes it can run all the way to the top of the Eastern Conference. The Sixers' expectations have gone from draft lottery and rebuilding to a winning record and capturing a playoff series or two.

Pistons oust 76ers with easy Game 6 win (AP)

Close for four games, no contest the last two. Richard Hamilton hit his first five shots during Detroit's overpowering start, and the Pistons rolled into the second round of the playoffs by crushing the Philadelphia 76ers 100-77 on Thursday night to win the series 4-2. The Pistons convincingly won the last two games of a series that wasn't expected to last this long and will host the Orlando Magic,...

Pistons beat 76ers 98-81 for 3-2 lead (AP)

The Detroit Pistons might have won Game 5 more than an hour before it started. Music wasn't rattling the locker room. Eyes were locked on the big-screen TV showing the previous matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Chauncey Billups scored 21 points, Richard Hamilton had 20 and Rasheed Wallace added 19 to lift Detroit to a 98-81 victory over Philadelphia on Tuesday night and a 3-2 lead in the...

Pistons beat 76ers 93-84 to even series (AP)

The Pistons squashed all that chatter about heading home with a series deficit. Tayshaun Prince scored 23 points and made all but one shot from the field, and Detroit played with a purpose and dominated the second half to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-84 on Sunday night, tying the best-of-seven Eastern Conference playoff series at 2-2.

McDyess returns from surgery to join Pistons
Pistons forward Antonio McDyess was active for Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, but not in the starting lineup a day after he had surgery to repair a broken nose. McDyess wore a mask to protect the nose broken in the third quarter of Game 3. He returned to Detroit on Saturday for surgery to fix the nose and returned later that night. "I didn't go through all this yesterday not to play," McDyess said before Game 4.

McDyess active for Game 4 after nose surgery
Pistons forward Antonio McDyess was active for Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, but not in the starting lineup a day after he had surgery to repair a broken nose.

76ers not surprised by lead on Pistons (AP)
Andre Miller has one more playoff win in three games with Philadelphia than he ever did in any of his other three previous postseason series. With the 76ers holding a 2-1 lead over Detroit in their first-round series, Miller is only two victories away from advancing to the second round for the first time in his nine-year career.

Pistons' McDyess breaks nose, may miss Game 4
The Philadelphia 76ers got physical with the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 and Antonio McDyess has the nose to prove it.

McDyess has surgery on broken nose
Pistons forward Antonio McDyess returned to Detroit on Saturday and had surgery to repair the broken nose he suffered in Game 3 of their playoff series with Philadelphia. Pistons coach Flip Saunders said McDyess' availability for Sunday's Game 4 would depend on how he felt after surgery. McDyess was injured Friday in the third quarter of Detroit's 95-75 loss to the 76ers.

Pistons F McDyess has nose surgery (AP)
Pistons forward Antonio McDyess returned to Detroit on Saturday and had surgery to repair the broken nose he suffered in Game 3 of their playoff series with Philadelphia. Pistons coach Flip Saunders said McDyess' availability for Sunday's Game 4 would depend on how he felt after surgery. McDyess was injured Friday in the third quarter of Detroit's 95-75 loss to the 76ers.

Sixers strike back
The Sixers took control of the second half and dominated the Pistons with a 95-75 win. Hear postgame reaction as Philadelphia took a 2-1 lead in the series.

Dalembert powers Sixers to Game 3 win (AP)

The 76ers fans tossed confetti in the air and celebrated a series lead they could have never believed the home team would hold. The Sixers added one more surprise victory in a season stuffed with them. The win wasn't the shocker -- it was the way Philadelphia completely thrashed the playoff-tested Detroit Pistons in Game 3 that was the stunner.

NBA fines Cheeks for Game 2 actions
Philadelphia coach Maurice Cheeks was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for his actions after Game 2 of the 76ers' playoff series against Detroit. Cheeks was cited for verbal abuse of the officials and for not leaving the court and going directly to the locker room at the end of Philadelphia's 105-88 loss. "It's just an error in judgment by me," Cheeks said before Game 3. "They have the upper hand. I just need to abide by the rules.

76ers Cheeks fined $25,000 for abusing referees
Philadelphia coach Maurice Cheeks was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for his actions after Game 2 of the 76ers' playoff series against Detroit.

76ers' Cheeks fined $25K for ref abuse (AP)
Philadelphia coach Maurice Cheeks was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for his actions after Game 2 of the 76ers' playoff series against Detroit. Cheeks was cited for verbal abuse of the officials and for not leaving the court and going directly to the locker room at the end of Philadelphia's 105-88 loss.

76ers hope Iguodala improves vs. Pistons (AP)
Andre Iguodala's risky gamble to reject a $57 million contract extension looked like the right one in the regular season. Funny how two miserable playoff games against one of the top teams in the East can change everything. Iguodala hasn't played for the Philadelphia 76ers like the kind of star who deserves franchise-player money.

Larry Brown resigns as 76ers VP
Larry Brown has left the Philadelphia 76ers again. Brown resigned Thursday as Philadelphia's executive vice president after barely two years on the job. Brown rejoined the Sixers in January 2007 more than three years after he left his coaching job to take the same position in Detroit. He led the Sixers to the 2001 NBA finals.

Pistons beat 76ers 105-88 to tie series (AP)

The Detroit Pistons looked a lot like the team that reached the last five Eastern Conference finals. Rasheed Wallace scored 11 of his 16 points in the first quarter and had plenty of help at both ends of the court in a 105-88 series-evening victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 on Wednesday night.

Green, 76ers try to go up 2-0 on Pistons (AP)
Willie Green planned to go on vacation and relax after agreeing to a lucrative deal a few years ago with the Philadelphia 76ers. But first, he wanted to stop by the famed St. Cecilia's gym is his hometown, because that's what basketball players do each summer in the Motor City. He played one game too many on July 9, 2005.

Pistons in good mood despite Game 1 loss (AP)

The Detroit Pistons are down and being doubted, which is a plus and a problem for an enigmatic team as they idle for two days after blowing a 15-point lead in Game 1 to the Philadelphia 76ers. "I thought the mood was good today," Detroit coach Flip Saunders said after Monday's practice. "Things haven't changed -- we still need to win four games." That was exactly what Philadelphia coach Maurice...

76ers rally from 15 down to top Pistons (AP)

Andre Miller scored 20 points and Willie Green had a career playoff-high 17, helping the Philadelphia 76ers stun the Detroit Pistons 90-86 Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round series. The Eastern Conference's second-seeded team was expected to beat the seventh-seeded Sixers by double digits and did lead by 15 midway through the third quarter.

Slumping Sixers head into postseason (AP)
The 76ers are one more four-game losing streak away from heading home for the summer. The four-game skid Philadelphia takes into its first playoff series since 2005 is enough of a concern without Detroit standing there as its first-round opponent. The Pistons earned the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference and have played in five straight conference finals, a round the Sixers haven't reached since...

Inexperienced 76ers prepare for Pistons (AP)
Andre Iguodala can explain to his Philadelphia 76ers teammates how all the little plays make the difference in winning a playoff series. Iguodala recalled how the extra hustle, like diving for loose balls, or even taking a charge can win a postseason game. A series is won not by individuals taking over the game and trying to win it alone, but by five players working unselfishly as a unit.

76ers to enter playoffs on 4-game slide (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 29 points and the Charlotte Bobcats recovered from blowing a big lead to beat Philadelphia 115-109 on Wednesday night, sending the 76ers to the playoffs on a four-game losing streak. With Sixers coach Maurice Cheeks playing his starters limited minutes ahead of Sunday's playoff opener at Detroit, the Bobcats still blew a 23-point lead before rallying to end a disappointing...

Pavlovic out with ankle sprain
Cavaliers swingman Sasha Pavlovic will miss at least the first round of the playoffs with a sprained ankle. Pavlovic injured his left ankle in the third quarter of Monday night's 91-90 win at Philadelphia. He's expected to miss two to three weeks. It's been a lost year for Pavlovic, who started the season with a contract holdout, missed 23 games with a sprained left foot, was benched recently and had just returned to the starting lineup in place of the struggling Wally Szczerbiak.

Cavs get controversial win over 76ers (AP)

Devin Brown sank two free throws with 0.2 seconds after Philadelphia was brought back from the locker room and the game seemingly over to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 91-90 win over the 76ers on Monday night. The Sixers appeared to have won after Lou Williams hit a fadeaway jumper with 5.1 seconds left -- his second go-ahead basket in the final minute.

Nuggets near playoffs, rout Rockets (AP)

Allen Iverson and J.R. Smith put the enigmatic Denver Nuggets on the cusp of the NBA playoffs. Iverson scored 33 points and Smith sparked the Nuggets out of their early doldrums with a 23-point performance in Denver's 111-94 rout of the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. All the Nuggets have to do now to reach the playoffs for the fifth straight time is beat lowly Memphis on Wednesday night at home.

Maxiell, Stuckey lead Pistons by Raptors (AP)

Jason Maxiell and Rodney Stuckey combined for 18 fourth-quarter points as the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 91-84 on Sunday. The loss drops Toronto (40-40) into a tie with Philadelphia for the Eastern Conference's sixth seed with two games left, although the Raptors have the tiebreaker. The sixth seed will play Orlando in the first round, while the seventh seed faces Detroit.

Arenas leads Wizards past 76ers 109-93 (AP)

Gilbert Arenas finally looked like Agent Zero again, just in time for the Washington Wizards to put the Philadelphia 76ers out of reach. After another passive performance typical of his play since returning from a knee injury, Arenas took over the game by scoring 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter Saturday night in a 109-93 victory over the 76ers.

Maxiell leads Pistons to rout of Wizards (AP)

The Washington Wizards had a chance to take a big step forward in the Eastern Conference playoff race. It didn't happen. With Cleveland and Philadelphia having already lost and facing a Detroit team that is coasting toward the playoffs, the Wizards came out with one of their worst performances of the season, shooting just 27 percent in a lopsided 102-74 loss to the Pistons on Friday night.

Pacers beat 76ers, stave off elimination (AP)

Indiana forward Danny Granger was scoreboard watching. When he didn't like what he saw, he stepped up his game. Granger scored 15 of his 30 points in the third quarter as the Pacers kept their slim Eastern Conference playoff hopes alive with an 85-76 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. "We knew Atlanta was winning," said Granger, who also had 12 rebounds.

76ers tighten grip on 6th, beat Pistons (AP)

Sixers coach Maurice Cheeks got his wish. Shortly before the 76ers' 101-94 victory over Detroit on Wednesday, Cheeks was asked about facing a team that has been resting its starters. Cheeks laughed and said: "I hope they do." Having locked up the No. 2 seed in the East, the Pistons once again gave their reserves significant minutes.

Hawks tighten grip on 8th, beat 76ers (AP)

These are not the old Atlanta Hawks anymore. No, this young group of high-flying Hawks sure seems headed to the playoffs for the first time since the 1998-99 season. They hold a 3 1/2-game lead over Indiana for the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference. Joe Johnson scored 22 points, Josh Smith added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Hawks built a big lead and held off the Philadelphia 76ers 92-85...

76ers end 3-year playoff absence (AP)

When the Philadelphia 76ers last appeared in the playoffs, Andre Iguodala was a wide-eyed rookie responsible for passing the ball to Allen Iverson. Now, over a year after Iverson's trade to Denver, Iguodala knows the Sixers will depend on him in the postseason. "We just need to act like we've been there before," Iguodala said.

Cavaliers G Gibson expected to play; Wallace likely out
The Cleveland Cavaliers will have guard Daniel Gibson available against Charlotte, but forward Ben Wallace will likely miss his second straight game. Coach Mike Brown said after Wednesday's shootaround that Gibson has recovered after being forced out of Sunday's win over Philadelphia with recurring pain in his left ankle. It's the same ankle that caused Gibson to miss 18 games earlier this season. Brown said he's being cautious with Wallace, who has been cleared to return from back spasms.

76ers win 20th in 27 games, beat Nets (AP)

Lou Williams hit three consecutive baskets in the final 3:47, and the surprising Philadelphia 76ers posted their 20th win in 27 games with a 108-99 victory over the fading New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. Andre Miller had 24 points, 11 assists and five rebounds, while Andre Iguodala added 17 points, 10 assists and six rebounds for Philadelphia, which used a late 9-2 spurt fueled by Williams to...

Bosh helps Raptors beat Bobcats 104-100 (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 32 points and the Toronto Raptors remained alone in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with a 104-100 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night. Bosh hit 13 of 16 free throws and added eight rebounds and five assists for the Raptors, who won for the third time in four games to pull a game ahead of idle Philadelphia in the playoff race.

Nets to offset carbon emissions in game vs. 76ers
The New Jersey Nets will support four worldwide projects to offset carbon emissions when they play the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

James' late basket lifts Cavs by Sixers (AP)

LeBron James made a twisting bank shot with 19.3 seconds left to put Cleveland ahead to stay and the Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 91-88 on Sunday night. James, who finished with 26 points, took the ball at the top of the key, drove through the lane and put Cleveland up 90-88. After a Philadelphia miss, Cleveland forward Joe Smith was fouled and made one free throw.

Cavs' Wallace forced to sit out with back spasms
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Ben Wallace missed Sunday night's game against Philadelphia with recurring back spasms.

Cavaliers F Wallace sits out vs. 76ers (AP)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Ben Wallace missed Sunday night's game against Philadelphia with recurring back spasms. Wallace was forced to leave Saturday's game against Detroit when he re-injured his back in the third quarter. He had returned to the lineup after missing two-plus games with the injury. Cleveland coach Mike Brown said Wallace had been cleared to play by the team's medical staff, but he...

Suns avoid first 3-game skid, beat 76ers (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal has played with Phoenix long enough to know the Suns don't go on three-game losing streaks. Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points, Raja Bell had 20 and the Phoenix Suns avoided their first three-game losing skid of the season with a 107-93 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

Iguodala keys late run, 76ers beat Celts (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 28 points, including 10 in a row during a 19-0 fourth-quarter run Monday night, as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 95-90. Eddie House's 3-pointer gave Boston an 80-69 lead with 8:20 to play, but the Celtics couldn't score until Paul Pierce hit one of two free throws with 1:38 left.

Johnson's 34 lift Hawks over Magic 98-90 (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 34 points, Mike Bibby had 20 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 98-90 on Saturday night. Josh Smith finished with 19 points for the Hawks, who took their sixth straight home victory against Orlando. Atlanta moved 1 1/2 games ahead of New Jersey, which lost to Philadelphia 91-87, for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Iguodala helps 76ers rally by Nets 91-87 (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 19 of his 28 points in the second half, Samuel Dalembert had 11 points, 18 rebounds and five blocks, and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a 91-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. Andre Miller had 21 points and five assists, and Lou Williams added 15 points on 4-for-6 shooting from the field for the Sixers, who have won 17 of their last 22 games.

Magic hit 14 3s, end 76ers' streak at 4 (AP)

The Orlando Magic felt like they had something to prove after a one-point home loss earlier this week. They responded with one of their best outings of the season Friday night. Rashard Lewis scored 18 points and Orlando led by as many as 34 in a 113-95 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Eight Magic players scored in double figures, and Dwight Howard had 13 points and 12 rebounds in just 23 minutes.

Jackon, Ellis power Warriors past Clips (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 29 points, Monta Ellis added 12 of his 28 during a 4:36 span of the fourth quarter, and the Golden State Warriors tightened their grip on a playoff berth with a 116-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Golden State's ninth victory in 12 games, coupled with Denver's two-point loss at Philadelphia, increased the Warriors' lead over Denver to 2 1/2...

Iverson talks about regrets from 76ers years
Allen Iverson took a different route to the Wachovia Center than he did in his years with the 76ers, dressed in an unfamiliar locker room and sat on the visitor's bench. Wearing his Denver uniform instead of the familiar No. 3 Sixers jersey, an open and honest Iverson accepted some of the responsibility for why he's no longer in Philadelphia. "I had a big hand in me getting traded," Iverson said Wednesday before the Nuggets faced the 76ers.

Finally, former MVP Iverson comes back to Philadelphia
The 76ers are talkin' about Allen Iverson once more. Here he comes, 15 months after he was kicked out of Philadelphia over irreconcilable differences, A.I., The Answer, the MVP, the hip-hop hoops icon - call him what you want - is back in the city he once owned like few others ever have in its deep, rich sports history.

Finally, Iverson returns to Philadelphia (AP)
The 76ers are talkin' about Allen Iverson once more. Here he comes, 15 months after he was kicked out of Philadelphia over irreconcilable differences, A.I., The Answer, the MVP, the hip-hop hoops icon -- call him what you want -- is back in the city he once owned like few others ever have in its deep, rich sports history.

Miller's 32 pace 76ers past Spurs 103-96 (AP)

Andre Miller scored a season-high 32 points and Andre Iguodala had 25 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their third straight sparkling victory, 103-96 over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. The Sixers already knocked off Detroit and Chicago on the road this week and returned home to another suddenly supportive crowd.

Down 18 in 4th, 76ers rally past Bulls (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 25 points and Rodney Carney had 12 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 110-106 on Friday night. Philadelphia trailed 88-70 with 11:08 left, then outscored the Bulls 18-6. Carney hit a 3-pointer with 3:30 left and Iguodala hit another 3 at 3:11 to tie it at 98.

76ers hold off Pistons 83-82 (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 22 points and the Philadelphia 76ers hung on for a 83-82 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The Sixers didn't score in the final 2:27, but won when Chauncey Billups' jumper over Rodney Carney bounced off the rim as time expired. Carney scored 16 points for Philadelphia, and Samuel Dalembert grabbed 15 rebounds.

Garnett leads Celtics to 50th win (AP)

Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 12 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics reach 50 victories for the first time in 16 years by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 100-86 on Monday night. Ray Allen scored 21 points and Paul Pierce had 17 in another stellar outing for The Big Three as they helped Boston celebrate the Big 5-0.

Newest Celtic Cassell sees first action vs. Sixers
Sam Cassell made his Boston debut on Monday night, coming off the bench against Philadelphia for the first time since he signed with the Celtics last week.

Sixers roll past Bucks 119-97 (AP)
Thaddeus Young scored 22 points, Samuel Dalembert added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers coasted to a 119-97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Andre Miller added 16 points and nine assists for Philadelphia, which played the first of five games in seven days. The 76ers' fourth straight win moved them within one-half game of idle Washington in the Eastern Conference...

Sixers win eighth straight at home (AP)

Samuel Dalembert had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their eighth straight home victory, 117-83 over the Seattle SuperSonics on Friday night. Andre Iguodala and Thaddeus Young added 18 points apiece for Philadelphia, which has long put a 5-13 start behind it and turned into one of the hottest teams in the NBA.

76ers continue playoff push, beat Clips (AP)

Mike Dunleavy didn't get to coach Andre Miller during the point guard's only season with the Clippers, which makes Miller's success with the Philadelphia 76ers that much more difficult for the Staples Center faithful to swallow. Andre Iguodala scored 18 points, Samuel Dalembert had 12 points and 12 rebounds, and the 76ers avoided a letdown after their upset win at Phoenix by routing the Clippers...

Pistons sign C Theo Ratliff (AP)
The Detroit Pistons signed center Theo Ratliff, who was released Friday by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 13-year veteran signed a free-agent deal with the Detroit Pistons, the team he started his career with in 1995. Ratliff was traded to Philadelphia in 1997 for Jerry Stackhouse, and has also played for Atlanta, Boston, Portland and Minnesota.

Suns sign Giricek for rest of season
The Phoenix Suns signed guard Gordan Giricek on Tuesday to a contract for the rest of the season. Giricek, waived by the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, joins his fifth NBA team. The 6-foot-6 Croatian played parts of six seasons with Memphis, Orlando and Utah before being traded to Philadelphia last Dec. 29. Suns general manager Steve Kerr called the 30-year-old Giricek "an excellent shooter, a solid defender and a proven playoff performer." He shot a career-best 42.

Suns sign G Giricek for rest of season (AP)
The Phoenix Suns signed guard Gordan Giricek on Tuesday to a contract for the rest of the season. Giricek, waived by the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, joins his fifth NBA team. The 6-foot-6 Croatian played parts of six seasons with Memphis, Orlando and Utah before being traded to Philadelphia last Dec.

Wright's fast start picks up Warriors (AP)

Brandan Wright got Golden State off to a quick start by eclipsing his career high in scoring before the end of the first quarter, Mickael Pietrus scored a season-high 23 points, and the Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-97 on Friday night. Wright, a little-used rookie, scored 11 of his 12 points -- one more than his previous best scoring game -- in the first quarter of his third start, and...

76ers get rare win at Phoenix, 119-114 (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 32 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers held on to beat the Suns in Phoenix for the first time in six years, 119-114 on Saturday night. Andre Miller added 25 points and 12 assists for the 76ers, who shot 57 percent after being blown out at Golden State 119-97 on Friday night. Willie Green scored 17, including three crucial free throws in the final 18.2 seconds.

Bobcats waive part-time starter McInnis (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats waived guard Jeff McInnis on Friday. The team provided no explanation for the decision. McInnis started 26 of the 54 games he played this season, averaging 4.5 points and 4.1 assists. McInnis was criticized by coach Sam Vincent after a loss to Philadelphia a month ago, leading to a testy exchange between the two.

76ers cut playoff-eligible G Giricek (AP)
Guard Gordan Giricek was released by the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, allowing the veteran a chance to be eligible for the postseason if he signs with another team. Giricek barely played for the Sixers since he was acquired in the late December trade that sent Kyle Korver to the Utah Jazz. He averaged only 3.1 points and 9.2 minutes in 12 games.

Miller's strong 1st half powers 76ers (AP)

Andre Miller scored 22 of his 26 points in the first half and Willie Green had a season-high 26 to lead the Sixers to a 101-89 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Miller and Green, the Sixers' starting backcourt, outscored Orlando starting guards, Jameer Nelson and Maurice Evans, 52-2. Miller was 11-for-16 from the floor and added nine assists and six rebounds.

Sixers send Heat to 11th straight loss (AP)

The Philadelphia 76ers rallied in overtime to avoid becoming Miami's first victims in nearly a month. Andre Iguodala scored 24 points and converted a key three-point play as the 76ers scored the final 10 points in overtime and sent the Heat to their 11th straight loss, 101-96 on Saturday night. Andre Miller scored 24 points and Willie Green added 14 for the Sixers, who fell behind early in the...

Turkoglu pushes Magic past 76ers 115-99 (AP)

Across the locker room from Dwight Howard, three Orlando Magic players were arguing about their own All-Star contest. "I won 3-point shooting tonight," joked Jameer Nelson, who was 5-of-5 from long range. "You made five?" said Hedo Turkoglu, who was 7-for-11 on 3s. Turkoglu had 31 points and seven assists, and Howard had 24 points and 18 rebounds to help the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers...

76ers give Cheeks new deal
Maurice Cheeks and the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to finalize a contract extension Wednesday, a vote of confidence for the popular coach as the team makes a playoff push. A person familiar with the situation spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because final details of the contract had yet to be resolved.

76ers to give Cheeks new deal
Maurice Cheeks and the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to finalize a contract extension Wednesday, a vote of confidence for the popular coach as the team makes a playoff push. A person familiar with the situation spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because final details of the contract had yet to be resolved.

Sixers close to extending coach Cheeks (AP)
Maurice Cheeks and the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to finalize a contract extension Wednesday, a vote of confidence for the popular coach as the team makes a playoff push. A person familiar with the situation spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because final details of the contract had yet to be resolved.

Sixers roll through Knicks 124-84 (AP)

Those "Fire Isiah! chants followed Isiah Thomas from New York. The Philadelphia 76ers rarely have had a win so easy, scoring 100 points through three quarters and crushing the New York Knicks 124-84 on Wednesday night. New York had turnovers on almost every possession in some stretches, took ugly shots and trailed by 46 points in the third quarter.

Reports: Cheeks, Sixers near contract extension
The 76ers and coach Maurice Cheeks are near a contract extension, according to Philadelphia-area media reports.

76ers enter break on 5-game win streak (AP)
The All-Star break is coming at the worst possible time for the Philadelphia 76ers. They would much rather keep playing. Andre Iguodala had 29 points, eight rebounds and eight assists as the 76ers won their fifth straight and completed a perfect homestand before the All-Star break with a 102-88 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Mavs' Howard has bruised back, questionable
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard has a bruised lower back and is questionable for Wednesday's game against Portland. Howard, who is averaging a career-best 20.3 points a game, was hurt early in the fourth quarter of Monday night's 84-76 loss at Philadelphia. He hit the floor hard after getting bumped by a 76ers player on a rebound. An MRI on Tuesday confirmed Howard only has a bruise. If Howard isn't available Wednesday, the Mavericks could be without three starters and a key reserve.

Mavericks F Howard has back injury (AP)
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard has a bruised lower back and is questionable for Wednesday's game against Portland. Howard, who is averaging a career-best 20.3 points a game, was hurt early in the fourth quarter of Monday night's 84-76 loss at Philadelphia. He hit the floor hard after getting bumped by a 76ers player on a rebound.

Sixers win fourth straight, top Mavs (AP)

Andre Miller scored 21 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their fourth straight win, 84-76 over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Miller, named the Eastern Conference player of the week, is a big reason why the Sixers are suddenly thinking about a playoff push. Philadelphia has won the first four games of a five-game homestand and moved a half-game behind idle New Jersey for the eighth...

Stackhouse, Dampier out for Mavs against 76ers
Dallas Mavericks forward Jerry Stackhouse and center Erick Dampier missed Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers because of injuries.

Sixers win third straight, beat Clippers (AP)

The Philadelphia 76ers have placed a bigger emphasis on defense and getting out in the open court. It has resulted in a winning formula. Lou Williams scored 18 points, Andre Miller had 17 points and nine assists, and the 76ers won their third straight game with a 101-80 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.

76ers roll past Shaq-less Heat 101-84 (AP)

The Shaq-less Miami Heat aren't much different than they were before trading the 14-time All-Star center. Andre Iguodala scored 25 points and Andre Miller added 21, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 101-84 victory over the short-handed Heat on Thursday night. The Heat are still stuck on nine wins, and they've lost twice in the day-and-a-half since dealing Shaquille O'Neal to Phoenix for Shawn...

Marion, Banks not in uniform for Heat (AP)
The Miami Heat are stuck in the post-Shaq and pre-Shawn Marion era at least for a few more days. Marion and Marcus Banks, acquired Wednesday in a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Shaquille O'Neal, were not in uniform for Miami's game against Philadelphia on Thursday night. Heat coach Pat Riley said Marion and Banks were undergoing the first parts of their physicals.

76ers use 17-0 run to beat Wizards (AP)
Andre Iguodala scored 20 points and Philadelphia stunned the Wizards with a 17-0 run late in the fourth quarter that lifted the 76ers to a 101-96 win on Tuesday night. It was Washington's fourth straight loss. The Sixers trailed by 12 early in the fourth and showed few signs of taking off on such a decisive spurt.

Smith rallies Hawks past Sixers 96-91 (AP)

Josh Smith had 19 points, nine assists and nine blocks, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame an abysmal first quarter in a 96-91 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Josh Childress scored 21 points and Joe Johnson added 18 for the Hawks, who trailed by 20 in the first quarter. Atlanta led 91-88 before turning the ball over on an offensive foul by rookie Al Horford with 1:20 left.

Magic beat Sixers on Turkoglu's late FTs (AP)

Hedo Turkoglu hit two free throws with 2.4 seconds remaining and finished with 23 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-106 on Friday night for their third straight victory. Rashard Lewis added 18 points, Dwight Howard had 17 points and 14 rebounds and Carlos Arroyo contributed 14 points for the Magic, who earned their NBA-best 18th road win while recording their fourth...

Sixers earn biggest Wachovia Center win (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 18 points and Andre Miller had 14 to lead Philadelphia to a 112-69 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, the 76ers' largest win in 12 seasons at the Wachovia Center. Thaddeus Young scored 14 points for the Sixers, who won for only the fourth time in the last 15 games.

Iguodala helps 76ers rally past Bobcats (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 33 points and the Philadelphia 76ers recovered from a poor start to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 103-96 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Andre Miller added 23 points and Samuel Dalembert grabbed 14 rebounds in a rare good performance for the 76ers, who had lost 11 of 13 games this month.

Sprained ankle sidelines Bobcats G Felton
Charlotte Bobcats starting guard Raymond Felton did not dress for Saturday's game against Philadelphia because of a sprained left ankle. Felton said the ankle has been bothering him since the preseason, and he rolled it again in the first quarter of Friday's win over Chicago. "Playing on it last night didn't help it," Felton said. "That's why I'm sitting out tonight.

Sprained left ankle forces Bobcats' Felton to sit
Bobcats starting guard Raymond Felton did not dress for Saturday's game against Philadelphia because of a sprained left ankle.

Randolph leads Knicks past reeling 76ers (AP)

Zach Randolph had 16 points and 15 rebounds to help the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 89-81 Friday night in a matchup of two of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference. Jamal Crawford had 18 points and reserve David Lee finished with 14 for the Knicks, who have won five of seven and now head west for a five-game trip that starts Sunday night at Golden State.

Pistons end 3-game skid by beating 76ers (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 21 points and Chauncey Billups had 19 to help the Detroit Pistons snap a rare three-game losing streak and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 86-78 on Wednesday night. The Pistons still have the second-best record in the East, trailing only Boston, but entered trying to avoid their first four-game skid since 2004-05.

Larry Brown: Knicks had spies in MSG
Coaching the New York Knicks made Larry Brown feel like he was being watched. Brown accused the Knicks of having "spies throughout the arena" during his one season with the team in a story in the February issue of "Philadelphia" magazine. Brown also complained about the way he was treated by the organization. "Imagine when you get to work, they don't talk to you," he said. "They had security people standing close to me in press conferences, and spies throughout the arena.

Larry Brown: Knicks had 'spies' in arena (AP)
Coaching the New York Knicks made Larry Brown feel like he was being watched. Brown accused the Knicks of having "spies throughout the arena" during his one season with the team in a story in the February issue of "Philadelphia" magazine. Brown also complained about the way he was treated by the organization.

Pacers' O'Brien: Webber wasn't interested in 76ers
Chris Webber never really fit in Philadelphia, dissatisfied with his role, the offensive system and all the losing in nearly two ill-fated years with the 76ers.

O'Brien rips Webber from days in Philly (AP)
Chris Webber never really fit in Philadelphia, dissatisfied with his role, the offensive system and all the losing in nearly two ill-fated years with the 76ers. Former coach Jim O'Brien saw the unhappiness forming early in Webber's tenure, shortly after the former All-Star forward was acquired from Sacramento near the 2005 trade deadline.

Rush, Dunleavy lift Pacers past 76ers (AP)

Kareem Rush scored a season-high 25 points and Mike Dunleavy added 24 to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 110-103 on Monday. Danny Granger had 18 points and Troy Murphy, who left with a sore left knee, added 13. Jamaal Tinsley had 13 assists and Jeff Foster grabbed 10 rebounds for the Pacers, who moved into a tie with New Jersey for the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference...

Pacers' O'Neal says rest of season in doubt
Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal called sitting out the season with a bruised left knee a "worst-case scenario" and refused to put a timetable on his return. "I don't know when I'm coming back," O'Neal said before Monday's game against Philadelphia. The Pacers said Saturday that O'Neal would miss at least two weeks. And O'Neal acknowledged before the game that he might have rushed back too soon from offseason knee surgery. "Missing the season is a worst-case scenario," O'Neal said Monday.

76ers hold on to beat Raptors 99-95 (AP)

Willie Green tied a season high with 23 points and the Philadelphia 76ers survived a late rally for a 99-95 victory Saturday night over the Toronto Raptors. Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala each added 20 for the 76ers, who seemed to take command with a 24-5 run that started late in the second quarter and continued until midway through the third.

Pierce, Allen lead Celtics over Sixers (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 14 of his 22 points in the third quarter to help Boston take the lead, and Ray Allen scored 10 of his 23 in the fourth when the Celtics pulled away to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-89 on Friday night. Kevin Garnett had 11 points, eight assists and six rebounds in Boston's second consecutive victory since their only losing streak of the season: a two-game skid -- and three...

76ers end 7-game skid, defeat Rockets (AP)

Andre Miller scored 26 points, Samuel Dalembert added 19 points and blocked a shot in the final seconds, and Philadelphia rallied from 16 points down to beat the Houston Rockets 111-107 on Tuesday night. Louis Williams scored 18 and Andre Iguodala had 17 for the Sixers, who snapped a seven-game losing streak and a five-game road skid.

Ginobili rallies Spurs over Sixers 89-82 (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an 89-82 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Tim Duncan added 18 points and 16 rebounds and Michael Finley and Tony Parker scored 14 points apiece to give the Spurs their second straight win.

Chicago rookie Joakim Noah benched by teammates
Chicago Bulls rookie Joakim Noah was benched for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks - by his teammates. They delivered a unanimous vote after the rookie from Florida was involved in a confrontation with assistant coach Ron Adams in practice before Friday's game at Philadelphia. Noah was inactive for the Philadelphia game for internal disciplinary reasons, but the players told interim coach Jim Boylan one game was not enough.

Bulls rookie Noah benched by teammates (AP)
Chicago Bulls rookie Joakim Noah was benched for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks -- by his teammates. They delivered a unanimous vote after the rookie from Florida was involved in a confrontation with assistant coach Ron Adams in practice before Friday's game at Philadelphia. Noah was inactive for the Philadelphia game for internal disciplinary reasons, but the players told interim coach...

Bulls rally past reeling Sixers 100-97 (AP)

Andres Nocioni scored 26 points, Joe Smith added 19 and the Chicago Bulls rallied to beat the reeling Philadelphia 76ers 100-97 on Friday night. Ben Gordon scored 15 points and Kirk Hinrich had 12 for the Bulls, who improved to 14-20 overall and 5-3 under interim coach Jim Boylan. Andre Iguodala scored 25 points, Samuel Dalembert had 21 and a season-high 20 rebounds, and Andre Miller added 20...

Parker, Raptors extend 76ers skid to 5 (AP)

Anthony Parker matched his season high with 22 points, Chris Bosh had 21 and the Toronto Raptors beat Philadelphia 109-96 on Wednesday night, handing the 76ers their season-high fifth straight loss. Jose Calderon had 17 points and nine assists for the Raptors, and Carlos Delfino added 12 points. Parker, who also scored 22 points in a victory against Philadelphia on Nov.

Bucks stretch road win streak to 4 games (AP)

Losing their best player hasn't hurt the Milwaukee Bucks. Of course, any improvement is a step forward for a last-place team. Charlie Bell and Mo Williams each scored 21 points and the Bucks beat the struggling Philadelphia 76ers 87-83 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee has won three of four since the calendar turned, including all three games away from home.

Nuggets waive G-F Bobby Jones (AP)
The Denver Nuggets waived guard-forward Bobby Jones on Monday. Jones was acquired in a Sept. 10 trade that sent Reggie Evans to Philadelphia. Jones appeared in 23 games this season, averaging 3.3 points and 1.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia trade also brought Steven Hunter to Denver.

Iverson's 38 help Nuggets beat Sixers (AP)
This was the first time Allen Iverson enjoyed watching the Philadelphia 76ers lose. Iverson scored 38 points in the Denver Nuggets' 109-96 victory over the 76ers on Sunday night. He had a shot at 40 but dribbled out the final few seconds at midcourt, tossed the ball to the official and bear-hugged Louis Williams.

Bynum stars as Lakers roll past 76ers (AP)

Andrew Bynum dominated inside with 17 points and a career-high 16 rebounds Friday night, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 124-93 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Bynum, who turned in a similarly strong performance when the Lakers beat the 76ers last month, shot 6-for-8 from the floor and 5-of-6 from the foul line this time.

Korver's FTs help Jazz hold off Sixers (AP)

Deron Williams ran the same old Utah pick-and-roll with Carlos Boozer to put the Jazz in position to win. Then, a new face came in to secure the victory. Williams fed Boozer for two open jumpers in the final 1:13, but the Jazz didn't escape with a 110-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers until newly acquired Kyle Korver made five consecutive free throws in the final 27 seconds against his former...

Sonics lose without injured Durant (AP)

Louis Williams is starting to gain confidence and show his potential with Philadelphia. The 21-year-old Williams scored 19 points, including going 12 of 14 from the free-throw line, to help the 76ers hold off the injury-depleted Seattle SuperSonics 98-90 on Monday night. "He hasn't been as aggressive as we would have liked," 76ers coach Maurice Cheeks said of Williams.

Durant sidelined with finger injury
Kevin Durant missed his first game of the season with a nagging finger injury as Seattle played Philadelphia on Monday night. Durant, who is averaging a team-high 19.7 points, injured the index finger on his left hand late in the first quarter Saturday against Minnesota. The rookie did not return. X-rays on the finger were negative. "I like to play every game. I like to play the whole game," said the Sonics 6-foot-9 guard, the second pick in the 2007 NBA draft.

Durant misses first game due to injury (AP)
Kevin Durant missed his first game of the season with a nagging finger injury as Seattle played Philadelphia on Monday night. Durant, who is averaging a team-high 19.7 points, injured the index finger on his left hand late in the first quarter Saturday against Minnesota. The rookie did not return. X-rays on the finger were negative.

Blazers rout 76ers for 13th straight win (AP)

While Brandon Roy is Portland's top scorer, the Trail Blazers look to Travis Outlaw in the fourth quarter. Outlaw, a reserve, was 1-for-7 from the floor for the first three quarters, but took over in the fourth as the Blazers went on a 21-0 run to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-72 on Sunday for their league-leading 13th straight win.

76ers trade Korver to Jazz, get Giricek (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers acquired guard Gordan Giricek and a first-round draft pick from the Utah Jazz for guard Kyle Korver on Saturday. Giricek, 6-foot-5, averaged 4.3 points in 22 games for the Jazz this season and has career average of 9.8 in six seasons. "We are excited about acquiring a player of Gordan's ability, as well as an additional asset in the form of a first-round draft pick," 76ers...

Sixers, Jazz swap shooters
The Philadelphia 76ers acquired disgruntled guard Gordan Giricek and a first-round draft pick from the Utah Jazz for guard Kyle Korver on Saturday.

Sixers send Korver to Jazz for Giricek, draft pick
The Philadelphia 76ers acquired guard Gordan Giricek and a first-round draft pick from the Utah Jazz for guard Kyle Korver on Saturday.

Iguodala's 28 help Sixers hold off Heat (AP)

Andre Miller set the tone by distributing the basketball. Andre Iguodala was the beneficiary of many of those passes. For the second straight game, the two Andres carried the Sixers to a victory. Iguodala scored a season-high 28 points, Kyle Korver and Lou Williams added 13 apiece and the Philadelphia 76ers held off the pesky Miami Heat 96-85 on Wednesday night.

Sixers win on Iguodala's shot at buzzer (AP)

Andre Iguodala made a 20-foot jumper as time expired to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 99-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Iguodala, who had 17 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, converted the winner over Mike Miller from near the top of the key. By the time it went through the net, Iguodala and his teammates were already headed to the locker room after handing Memphis...

Bynum, Odom lead Lakers past Sixers (AP)

Dr. J roused the Philly diehards into an appreciation for the city's last championship team. Kobe Bryant riled up those Sixers fans simply by touching the ball. The 76ers could only wish to matter as much as those two greats. On a night Julius Erving and Philadelphia's 1983 championship team was honored, Andrew Bynum and the Lakers stole the show.

Pacers' Tinsley sits out vs. 76ers with thigh bruise
Indiana Pacers point guard Jamaal Tinsley sat out Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a left thigh bruise.

Surging 76ers get past struggling Cavs (AP)

Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala scored 20 points apiece to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 92-86 victory over the slumping Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. After Damon Jones' 3-pointer gave the Cavaliers a 75-74 lead with 7:57 to play, four points by Iguodala, including a 3, and baskets by Miller and Samuel Dalembert provided an 8-0 run that gave Philadelphia the lead for good.

Kings finally get first road win (AP)

The short-handed Sacramento Kings finally got their elusive, long-awaited road win by going back to the basics: shooting, rebounding and passing. Brad Miller had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Mikki Moore tied his career-high with 24 points and the Kings became the final NBA team to win a road game with a 109-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

Dalembert powers Sixers by Wolves 98-94 (AP)

Samuel Dalembert endures incessant teasing from his teammates on a daily basis. They believe the sixth-year center has All-Star caliber potential. "We joke with Sam a lot and push him," Philadelphia's Willie Green said. "He knows we're trying to motivate him. Look at what he did. He was big. We expect a lot about of him.

Sixers win third straight, beat Rockets (AP)

Andre Iguodala and the suddenly successful Philadelphia 76ers gave one of the largest crowds of the season their money's worth for once. The Sixers' only worry this week has been learning how to play with a huge lead instead of trying to rally against one. Iguodala scored 16 points, Andre Miller had 17 points and 12 assists and the Sixers led by as many as 31 points in a 100-88 victory over the...

76ers sweep home-and-home vs. Knicks (AP)

The Philadelphia 76ers finally have a winning streak -- and the New York Knicks to thank for it. Willie Green scored 18 points, and the 76ers completed a home-and-home sweep of the Knicks with a 105-77 victory Saturday night. Andre Iguodala added 17 points and Reggie Evans had 14 rebounds for the 76ers, who beat the Knicks 101-90 Friday in Philadelphia.

Marbury decides to play Friday night vs. 76ers
Stephon Marbury participated in the New York Knicks' shootaround Friday, a day after his father's funeral, and was expected to play against the Philadelphia 76ers

Marbury only plays 1st half in loss (AP)

Samuel Dalembert scored 20 points, Lou Williams and Andre Iguodala each scored 15 and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 101-90 win over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Jamal Crawford scored New York's first 16 points in the fourth and finished with 28 points. David Lee had 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Pierce, Garnett lead Celtics by Sixers (AP)

The Boston Celtics hung on against a feisty Philadelphia team thanks to their Big Three -- and a couple of big 3s, too. Eddie House and James Posey delivered decisive 3-pointers to help the usual, strong efforts of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen hold up for a 113-103 win over the 76ers on Wednesday night.

King surprised at timing of ouster
With an unexpected free night on his schedule, the unemployed Billy King decided it might be nice to take his pregnant wife to a movie. A nice date night for a man who now considers his fulltime job as stay-at-home family man. Maybe the film will have a happier ending than his time as president and general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Report: 76ers set to fire GM King
The Billy King era in Philadelphia may be over.

Report: 76ers plan to fire GM King, hire Nets GM
The Philadelphia Daily News is reporting that the Sixers plan to fire Billy King and replace him with New Jersey Nets general manager Ed Stefanski.

Hawks end 7-game skid in Philadelphia (AP)

The young, high-flying Atlanta Hawks are maturing rapidly. Josh Smith scored 22 points, Marvin Williams and Josh Childress both added 16 and the Hawks snapped a seven-game losing streak at Philadelphia with an 88-79 victory over the 76ers on Monday night. Joe Johnson scored 15 points and Al Horford had 12 points and 13 rebounds for the Hawks (7-9), who last won at Philadelphia on March 21, 2003.

Carter helps Nets end 5-game home skid (AP)

Vince Carter came off the bench to score 24 points Saturday night, and the New Jersey Nets ended a five-game home losing streak with a 94-92 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Jason Kidd equaled his season high with 19 points for New Jersey. Richard Jefferson had 23 and Antoine Wright 15. Andre Iguodala paced the 76ers with 24.

Boozer, Okur out with injuries for Jazz
Jazz forward Carlos Boozer and center Mehmet Okur did not play in Utah's game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Boozer was out with a sprained right ankle and Okur missed the game with back spasms. Boozer injured his ankle Wednesday in a win at Philadelphia. It was the first game he missed this season after leading the Jazz through the first 16 with a 25.4-point scoring average and 12 double-doubles.

Boozer, Okur sit out for Jazz vs. Lakers (AP)
Jazz forward Carlos Boozer and center Mehmet Okur did not play in Utah's game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Boozer was out with a sprained right ankle and Okur missed the game with back spasms. Boozer injured his ankle Wednesday in a win at Philadelphia. It was the first game he missed this season after leading the Jazz through the first 16 with a 25.4-point scoring average and 12...

Dalembert helps 76ers beat Wizards 85-84 (AP)

Samuel Dalembert had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Andre Miller scored 18 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to an 85-84 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Willie Green and Reggie Evans added 13 points each for the Sixers (5-10), who snapped a two-game losing streak at home and a four-game skid against the Wizards.

Boozer leads Jazz over 76ers 106-95 (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Utah Jazz to a 106-95 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Ronnie Brewer added 19 points and Mehmet Okur had 16. Deron Williams had 15 points and 15 assists for the Jazz (11-5), who rebounded after a 113-109 loss at New York two nights earlier.

76ers hand Bucks first home loss, 114-99 (AP)

Kyle Korver waited patiently at his locker, glancing at his teammates and prepared to start a game. If it wasn't for ice on both knees, it would have been hard to tell the 76ers' forward had already finished one. "I'm glad to be back," said Korver, who missed the previous four with a groin injury. "I feel like I'm in good shape.

Wallace inactive against Utah Jazz
Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace will miss the game Sunday against Utah because of a knee injury. Wallace, who injured the knee in the win over New York on Wednesday, also missed the victory against Philadelphia on Friday. He is the fourth leading scorer for the Pistons with 15.2 points, and leads the team with 7.20 rebounds. All-Star guard Richard Hamilton was scheduled to start despite missing practice with flu-like symptoms.

Pistons C Wallace sits out Sunday (AP)
Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace will miss the game Sunday against Utah because of a knee injury. Wallace, who injured the knee in the win over New York on Wednesday, also missed the victory against Philadelphia on Friday. He is the fourth leading scorer for the Pistons with 15.2 points, and leads the team with 7.20 rebounds.

Azubuike's 3 lifts Warriors to OT win (AP)

Kelenna Azubuike made a 3-pointer from the left corner with 6.1 seconds left in overtime, giving the Golden State Warriors a 100-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. The 76ers had one last chance after Azubuike's basket, but Louis Williams lost his footing in the lane and turned the ball over.

Wallace sits, Pistons top 76ers 83-79 (AP)

Detroit coach Flip Saunders summed up the Pistons' victory over Philadelphia perfectly. "It was one of those games that was like going to the dentist," Saunders said. "It was like pulling teeth." Tayshaun Prince scored 15 points, and Pistons made a key late defensive play to hold on for their fourth home victory in four games, an 83-78 decision Friday night.

Wallace misses game with ankle injury
Detroit forward Rasheed Wallace missed the Pistons' game against Philadelphia on Friday night with a sore left knee. Wallace tweaked the knee Nov. 11 at Seattle, then sat out the second half of Wednesday's 98-86 win over the Knicks. He underwent X-rays Friday, and coach Flip Saunders said the tests showed "everything was structurally fine." Jason Maxiell started in place of Wallace, who's averaging 15.2 points and 7.1 rebounds in 11 games this season.

Pistons' Wallace sits out with sore knee (AP)
Detroit forward Rasheed Wallace missed the Pistons' game against Philadelphia on Friday night with a sore left knee. Wallace tweaked the knee Nov. 11 at Seattle, then sat out the second half of Wednesday's 98-86 win over the Knicks. He underwent X-rays Friday, and coach Flip Saunders said the tests showed "everything was structurally fine." Jason Maxiell started in place of Wallace, who's averaging...

Arenas sits, Wizards win fifth straight (AP)

Andray Blatche reached his career high at the first-half buzzer, holding both hands aloft long after he swished his baseline 3-pointer. Gilbert Arenas, cheering in street clothes on the bench, must have been happy and jealous at the same time. "I had to tell him, he ain't the only one who can do it," said Blatche, laughing through his attempt to sound pretentious.

Wizards' Arenas misses 2nd straight game
Washington Wizards point guard Gilbert Arenas missed his second consecutive game Tuesday night, the latest setback in his recovery from a knee injury. Coach Eddie Jordan made the announcement less than an hour before tip-off of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The news came as a surprise, given that Arenas had three days of rest since his previous game. "He's just not ready to play," coach Eddie Jordan said.

Wizards G Arenas sitting out again (AP)
Washington Wizards point guard Gilbert Arenas missed his second consecutive game Tuesday night, the latest setback in his recovery from a knee injury. Coach Eddie Jordan made the announcement less than an hour before tip-off of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The news came as a surprise, given that Arenas had three days of rest since his previous game.

Wizards guard Arenas sits out practice
Gilbert Arenas sat out practice Monday to rest his left knee, but the Washington Wizards expect him to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Arenas missed a game for the first time this season Saturday because his surgically repaired knee was feeling sore. The Wizards beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-90 that night for their fourth consecutive victory after opening the season 0-5. Arenas has been getting some extra rest this season, missing practices to let his knee recover.

Wizards G Arenas sits out practice to rest knee
Gilbert Arenas sat out practice Monday to rest his left knee, but the Washington Wizards expect him to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday.

Sixers stun Blazers with 25-point comback
Oh, what a comeback for the Philadelphia 76ers! Louis Williams scored all 19 points in the second half to rally the Sixers from a 25-point deficit, and Andre Iguodala gave them their first lead with a minute left in a simply stunning 92-88 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. The Sixers missed 15 straight shots spanning the first two quarters, scored only 27 points in the first half and played little like a team about to unleash a remarkable rally.

76ers rally from 25 down to beat Blazers (AP)

Oh, what a comeback for the Philadelphia 76ers! Louis Williams scored all 19 points in the second half to rally the Sixers from a 25-point deficit and Andre Iguodala gave them their first lead with a minute left in a simply stunning 92-88 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. The Sixers missed 15 straight shots spanning the first two quarters, scored only 27 points in the first half...

Sharpshooter Korver out up to 10 days
Kyle Korver will be out seven to 10 days because of a strained groin, the same injury that sidelined the Philadelphia forward during the preseason. Korver had an MRI on Thursday that showed a strained adductor. Korver, averaging 9.1 points for the 76ers, first hurt his groin in Tuesday's loss at Dallas. He played only 5 1/2 minutes in a loss Wednesday night at New Orleans before he left with a right groin injury.

76ers F Korver sidelined 7-10 days (AP)
Kyle Korver will be out seven to 10 days because of a strained groin, the same injury that sidelined the Philadelphia forward during the preseason. Korver had an MRI on Thursday that showed a strained adductor. Korver, averaging 9.1 points for the 76ers, first hurt his groin in Tuesday's loss at Dallas.

Nowitzki returns to form against Philly
Jason Terry scored 12 of his 25 points during Dallas' big third-quarter run and the Mavericks rallied to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-84 on Tuesday night. Dirk Nowitzki added 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Mavericks, who bounced back from Saturday night's 91-82 road loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Nowitzki also matched a career high with eight assists. Dallas shot 35 percent from the field and got a season-low 11 points from Nowitzki on Saturday night against Portland.

Terry rallies Mavericks over 76ers 99-84 (AP)

Jason Terry passed up some open first-half shots for the Dallas Mavericks, and he heard about it at halftime from Avery Johnson. Terry heeded his coach's advice, scoring 12 of his 25 points during Dallas' big third-quarter run, and the Mavericks rallied to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-84 on Tuesday night.

Hornets use balance to beat 76ers 93-72 (AP)

David West and Chris Paul each scored 16 points, and Bobby Jackson had 12 to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 93-72 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. The Hornets snapped a two-game losing streak and played more like the team that won the first four games of the season. They used runs of 11-2 at end of the first half and 12-0 in the third quarter to dominate and blow out the Sixers.

Bosh makes 16 of 18 FTs in Raptors' win
Chris Bosh made 16 of 18 free throws, scored 24 points and had 10 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors snap a three-game losing streak with a 105-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Anthony Parker scored 22 points, including a 3-pointer with 33.7 seconds remaining. T.J. Ford had 16 for the Raptors. Andre Iguodala scored 17 of his 26 points in the second half and Lou Williams scored 20 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter for the Sixers. Williams' 3-pointer with 55.

Bosh leads Raptors over 76ers 105-103 (AP)

Chris Bosh made 16 of 18 free throws, scored 24 points and had 10 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors snap a three-game losing streak with a 105-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Anthony Parker scored 22 points, including a 3-pointer with 33.7 seconds remaining. T.J. Ford had 16 for the Raptors.

Sixers roll by Felton-less Bobcats 94-63 (AP)

The Bobcats went from unbeaten in the first two games to beaten badly in the next two. So much for the confidence and momentum built off their perfect start. Andre Iguodala scored 19 points, Willie Green had 14 and the Philadelphia 76ers jumped on Charlotte early and never let up in a 94-63 win Wednesday night, sending the Bobcats back to .500 after a brief undefeated streak.

Bobcats' Felton sits out vs. Philly with knee injury
Charlotte point guard Raymond Felton missed the Bobcats' game Wednesday night against Philadelphia because of a left knee injury.

Bobcats' Felton out with knee injury
Charlotte point guard Raymond Felton missed the Bobcats' game Wednesday night against Philadelphia because of a left knee injury. Felton said he was day to day and hoped to play Friday night against Indiana. "If it was up to me, I'd play now," he said. Jeff McInnis started against Philly. Felton was hurt against Phoenix on Tuesday night when he drove into the lane and made a spin move on Suns guard Steve Nash, who fell down in front of him.

Kidd's triple-double powers Nets to win (AP)

Jason Kidd had a triple-double with 16 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, and Richard Jefferson scored 22 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 93-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Vince Carter added 18 points for the Nets. Andre Iguodala led the Sixers with 16 points, and Kyle Korver had 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Kidd, Jefferson, Carter help Nets win
Jason Kidd had a triple-double with 16 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, and Richard Jefferson scored 22 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 93-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Vince Carter added 18 points for the Nets. Andre Iguodala led the Sixers with 16 points, and Kyle Korver had 11 points and 11 rebounds. Kidd thwarted a late Sixers rally with a 3-pointer from the left side to give the Nets an 86-80 lead.

76ers fail to sign Iguodala to extension (AP)
Andre Iguodala's next contract will have to wait until the summer. The Philadelphia 76ers and Iguodala failed to reach a contract extension by the Oct. 31 deadline that could have extended the rising star up to five more seasons after this one. Now, Iguodala and the Sixers must wait until July 1 to reopen negotiations, at which point Philadelphia will hold a right of first refusal on any offer from...

Bargnani, Raptors turn back 76ers 106-97 (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored 20 points and the Toronto Raptors began the defense of their Atlantic Division title Wednesday night with a 106-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. T.J. Ford had 14 points and 12 assists in the season opener for both teams. Chris Bosh scored 16 points, and Anthony Parker and Jose Calderon finished with 13 apiece.

Bargnani, Ford pace Raptors over Sixers
Andrea Bargnani scored 20 points and the Toronto Raptors began the defense of their Atlantic Division title Wednesday night with a 106-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. T.J. Ford had 14 points and 12 assists in the season opener for both teams. Chris Bosh scored 16 points, and Anthony Parker and Jose Calderon finished with 13 apiece. Andre Iguodala led the 76ers with 23 points, while Kyle Korver had 20.

Sixers waive Derrick Byars
Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced today that the team has waived guard/forward Derrick Byars. Byars, a rookie from Vanderbilt, averaged 2.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in one preseason appearance with the Sixers. Originally selected by Portland with the 42nd overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, Byars was acquired by Philadelphia in a draft night [...]

KG, Pierce sit as Boston falls to Philly
With Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett dressed in suits on the bench, the Boston Celtics lost for the first time in four preseason games 96-78 to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Jason Smith had 16 points, while Andre Iguodala, Rodney Carney and Willie Green added 14 to lead the 76ers (1-4) in the game played at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Ray Allen, a former Connecticut standout, scored 16 points for the Celtics (3-1) and James Posey added 12 points.

Sheridan: A coach in waiting -- is Larry Brown lurking in Philly?
Will Larry Brown be content with an advisory role in the Philadelphia front office? Chris Sheridan examines a Hall of Famer's role in the Sixers' organization.

Curry has labral tear, won't need surgery
Eddy Curry doesn't need surgery on his sore right shoulder, and the New York Knicks center will be re-evaluated in one week. Team orthopedist Dr. Answorth Allen agreed Tuesday with an original diagnosis of a labral tear with no rotator cuff damage. Curry will have treatment and rehab the injury. Curry was hurt late in the Knicks' training camp in Charleston, S.C., and sat out their victory over Philadelphia on Monday night in their exhibition opener.

Randolph shines in debut, Knicks win (AP)

New York coach Isiah Thomas said his mind never left basketball during his three weeks in a courtroom facing sexual harassment accusations. Maybe that's because he knew what he had in standout forward Zach Randolph. New York's biggest offseason acquisition scored 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting in the Knicks' 101-92 victory over Philadelphia on Monday night as both teams opened preseason play.

Randolph, Knicks take down Sixers
New York coach Isiah Thomas said his mind never left basketball during his three weeks in a courtroom facing sexual harassment accusations. Maybe that's because he knew what he had in standout forward Zach Randolph. New York's biggest offseason acquisition scored 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting in the Knicks 101-92 victory over Philadelphia on Monday night as both teams opened preseason play. Most of New York's headlines the past month were of the salacious variety during Thomas' civil trial.

Knicks' Curry to be re-evaluated Tuesday
New York Knicks center Eddy Curry has a tear in his right shoulder and will miss the preseason opener Monday night against Philadelphia. He will be re-evaluated by a team doctor in New York City on Tuesday. Curry, who averaged 19.5 points and 7.0 rebounds last season, had an MRI Sunday at Palmetto Richland Hospital, the team said on its Web site. The Knicks play the 76ers at the Colonial Center near the campus of the University of South Carolina.

Right shoulder tear sidelines Knicks center Curry
New York Knicks center Eddy Curry has a tear in his right shoulder and will miss the preseason opener Monday night against Philadelphia.

Knicks C Curry to miss preseason opener (AP)
New York Knicks center Eddy Curry has a tear in his right shoulder and will miss the preseason opener Monday night against Philadelphia. He will be re-evaluated by a team doctor in New York City on Tuesday. Curry, who averaged 19.5 points and 7.0 rebounds last season, had an MRI Sunday at Palmetto Richland Hospital, the team said on its Web site.

McKie, ex-NBA 6th man, joins 76ers staff
Aaron McKie, the NBA's sixth man of the year when Philadelphia went to the NBA Finals, rejoined the 76ers as an assistant coach on Wednesday. McKie averaged 7.4 points and 3.3 rebounds over a 13-year career with Portland, Detroit, the Sixers and the Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 11.6 points for the 76ers and was chosen the league's top sixth man in 2001, when they lost to the Lakers in the finals.

Former NBA sixth man McKie joins Sixers' staff
Aaron McKie, the NBA's sixth man of the year when Philadelphia went to the NBA Finals, rejoined the 76ers as an assistant coach on Wednesday.

McKie rejoins 76ers as assistant coach (AP)
Aaron McKie, the NBA's sixth man of the year when Philadelphia went to the NBA Finals, rejoined the 76ers as an assistant coach on Wednesday. McKie averaged 7.4 points and 3.3 rebounds over a 13-year career with Portland, Detroit, the Sixers and the Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 11.6 points for the 76ers and was chosen the league's top sixth man in 2001, when they lost to the Lakers in the...

76ers hire Aaron McKie as assistant coach
Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced today that 13-year NBA veteran Aaron McKie is rejoining the franchise as an assistant coach on Maurice Cheeks’ staff.  McKie will also have additional duties in player development. One of the most popular Sixers in recent history, McKie begins his coaching career after playing the last two seasons with the [...]

Rockets re-sign Dikembe Mutombo
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has re-signed free agent center Dikembe Mutombo. Mutombo (7-2, 260, Georgetown) has averaged 10.1 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.81 blocks in 1,148 career games (970 starts) with Denver, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York and Houston. Last season with the Rockets, Mutombo averaged 3.1 points, [...]

Timberwolves trade Trenton Hassell to Mavericks for Greg Buckner
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has acquired guard Greg Buckner from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for forward Trenton Hassell. Buckner is an eight-year NBA veteran with career averages of 5.5 ppg, 2.9 rpg and 1.3 apg in 476 games including two stints with Dallas along with stops in Philadelphia and Denver. He was [...]

King, Cheeks under pressure in Philly (AP)
Billy King bought a season ticket to the hottest team in town. Too bad it's not his own. But when King watches the Philadelphia Phillies chase a postseason berth like he did this week, the 76ers team president sees a lot of the same qualities that he believes are in players like Andre Iguodala and Andre Miller: An unselfish group that plays hard, plays together and tosses out outside expectations.

Wizards win fifth straight, Arenas sits (AP)
WASHINGTON (AP)-- Caron Butler's return was just what Washington needed after a dismal road trip. Butler scored 21 points in his first game back from a knee injury and DeShawn Stevenson added a season-high 28 points to help the Wizards hold off the Philadelphia 76ers 111-108 on Wednesday night. Butler provided Washington with a spark following a 1-4 road trip that saw the team fall out of first...