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Sixers avoid back-to-back losses again (AP)

The Sixers are making the NBA's lockout-induced compressed schedule a vehicle to show off their superior depth and resiliency. Playing without Elton Brand and facing one of the Eastern Conference's top five teams for the second straight night, Philadelphia had double figures from each of its four bench players to overwhelm the Atlanta Hawks 98-87 Saturday night.

Six 76ers hit double figures in win over Hawks
Nikola Vucevic set a career high with 15 points to lead six Philadelphia scorers in double figures and the Sixers dodged back-to-back losses once again by beating the Atlanta Hawks 98-87 on Saturday night.

Rookie Vucevic leads Sixers past Hawks
Rookie Nikola Vucevic set a career high with 15 points to lead six Philadelphia scorers in double figures and the Sixers dodged back-to-back losses once again by beating the Atlanta Hawks 98-87 on Saturday night.

Brand out for 76ers' game Saturday vs. Hawks
Philadelphia forward Elton Brand is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a sprained right thumb.

76ers' Brand out with sprained thumb (AP)
Philadelphia forward Elton Brand is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a sprained right thumb. Brand got his thumb caught in a jersey in Friday night's loss to Miami in Philadelphia. Rookie Lavoy Allen of Temple will make his first career start as the replacement for Brand.

Wade, LeBron help Heat pull away from 76ers
Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, and LeBron James had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Miami Heat to a 99-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

Heat use late run to beat pesky Sixers (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, and LeBron James had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Miami Heat to a 99-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Mario Chalmers scored 13 points and Chris Bosh had 12 to help the Heat go on a dominant late run that put away the pesky Sixers. The Heat used a 15-0 spurt in the fourth quarter to turn a tight one for 36 minutes into a comfortable victory...

Heat cruise in 4th to down 76ers
Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, and LeBron James had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Miami Heat to a 99-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

Iguodala outplays Rose, leads 76ers past Bulls
Andre Iguodala helped the Philadelphia 76ers stamp themselves as a rising threat in the East, scoring 19 points and grabbing nine rebounds in a 98-82 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.

Iguodala outplays Rose as 76ers roll (AP)

Andre Iguodala helped the Philadelphia 76ers stamp themselves as a rising threat in the East, scoring 19 points and grabbing nine rebounds in a 98-82 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Iguodala outplayed Derrick Rose and stuffed a month's worth of highlight video activity into one game.

Iguodala powers 76ers past Bulls
Andre Iguodala helped the Philadelphia 76ers stamp themselves as a rising threat in the East, scoring 19 points and grabbing nine rebounds in a 98-82 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.

Surprising 76ers defeat stumbling Magic (AP)

Andre Iguodala had 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead the surprising Philadelphia 76ers to their third straight win, 74-69 over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. The Sixers raced to their best start in nearly a decade by taking advantage of a soft schedule for the first third of the season, but it gets tough from here.

76ers send stumbling Magic to 4th straight loss
Andre Iguodala had 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their third straight win, 74-69 over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

Magic stumble to fourth straight loss
Andre Iguodala had 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their third straight win, 74-69 over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

Iguodala powers 76ers past misfiring Pistons
Andre Iguodala recorded the eighth triple-double of his career with 10 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers won their second straight game with a 95-74 victory over the struggling Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

Iguodala's triple-double lifts 76ers (AP)

Andre Iguodala recorded the eighth triple-double of his career with 10 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers won their second straight game with a 95-74 victory over the struggling Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Iguodala, who turned 28 on Saturday, received a nice ovation from the crowd when he secured his triple-double with a defensive rebound with 7:34 remaining.

Bobcats' Henderson (back) out against Wizards
Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson will sit out Saturday night against the Washington Wizards after re-aggravating his back in Friday night's loss to Philadelphia.

Sixers rebound from rare home loss with romp
Lou Williams scored 17 points and Jrue Holiday had 15 to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-72 on Friday night.

76ers avoid first 2-game skid with rout (AP)

Lou Williams scored 17 points and Jrue Holiday had 15 to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-72 on Friday night. Jodie Meeks scored 14 points for the Sixers, who bounced back from a rare home loss and still haven't lost two straight games all season. The Sixers won in front of co-owners Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

D-Will pours in 34, lifts Nets over 76ers in OT
Deron Williams scored 34 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 26.8 seconds left in overtime, to help lift the New Jersey Nets to a 97-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Williams' 34, 3 in OT lift Nets by 76ers (AP)

Deron Williams had a reason to love this one. Williams scored 34 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 26.8 seconds left in overtime, to help lift the New Jersey Nets to a 97-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Kris Humphries had 13 points and a season-high 19 rebounds, and Jordan Farmer added 12 points as the Nets (6-13) snapped an eight-game losing streak against the...

Sixers untested, keep Wizards winless on road
Elton Brand had 17 points and nine rebounds, and Jrue Holiday also scored 17 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to 103-83 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.

76ers roll, drop Wizards to 0-7 on road (AP)

Elton Brand had 17 points and nine rebounds, and Jrue Holiday also scored 17 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to 103-83 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Jodie Meeks added 15 points and Andre Iguodala had 11 assists. The Sixers led by 30 in the first half and easily cruised to their third win of the season against the hapless Wizards.

Wade to miss another game for sprained ankle
Dwyane Wade will miss his third consecutive game with a sprained right ankle Saturday when the Miami Heat host the Philadelphia 76ers.

Bosh's 30 lift Heat to 6-0 without Wade (AP)

Chris Bosh and LeBron James are allowing Dwyane Wade to simply focus on recovery. Bosh scored 30 points, James added 28 points and nine rebounds and the Miami Heat remained unbeaten without Wade in the lineup this season, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 113-92 on Saturday night. Mario Chalmers scored 11 for Miami, which outrebounded Philadelphia 52-31 and moved into a tie with Orlando for first in...

Wade sits out as Bosh, Heat cruise past 76ers
Chris Bosh scored 30 points, LeBron James added 28 points and nine rebounds and the Miami Heat remained unbeaten without Dwyane Wade in the lineup this season, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 113-92 on Saturday night.

Heat's Wade, Sixers' Hawes out again (AP)
Heat guard Dwyane Wade missed his third straight game Saturday night with a sprained ankle, while Philadelphia center Spencer Hawes sat out his third straight contest because of a left Achilles' strain. Wade remains listed as day-to-day and Saturday's game against the 76ers was the sixth he's missed this season.

76ers explode in 3rd quarter to trounce Hawks
Jrue Holiday had 16 points and 11 assists, and Thaddeus Young scored 20 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 90-76 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.

Big 3rd quarter gets Sixers past Hawks (AP)

Jrue Holiday had 16 points and 11 assists, and Thaddeus Young scored 20 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 90-76 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Andre Iguodala scored 11 points and Elton Brand grabbed 16 rebounds to help the 76ers win for the ninth time in 11 games and improve to 7-1 at home.

Wade game-time decision; practices with Heat
Dwyane Wade practiced with the Miami Heat on Friday after missing the last week with a sprained right ankle. He is questionable for Saturday night's home game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Miller's 28 points get Nuggets past Sixers in OT
Andre Miller scored a season-high 28 points off the bench, Nene had 20 points and 14 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-104 in overtime Wednesday night.

Miller leads Nuggets over 76ers in OT (AP)

Andre Miller scored a season-high 28 points off the bench, Nene had 20 points and 14 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-104 in overtime Wednesday night. Miller scored Denver's last 10 points in regulation and got another big basket in OT. His jumper put the Nuggets ahead 106-104 with 42.9 seconds left.

76ers beat Bucks, improve to 6-0 at home (AP)

Jrue Holiday scored 24 points and Andre Iguodala had 21 to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 94-82 on Monday and remain unbeaten at home. Everything is going right for the Sixers this season. They've won three straight, nine of 10 overall and already hold a four-game lead over the second-place New York Knicks in the Atlantic Division.

76ers keep warm by again rolling lowly Wizards
Lou Williams scored 24 points and Andre Iguodala added a season-high 23 to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 103-90 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Surging 76ers defeat hapless Wizards (AP)

Lou Williams scored 24 points and Andre Iguodala added a season-high 23 to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 103-90 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Thaddeus Young tied his season high with 18 points and Jrue Holiday scored 13 for the 76ers, who have won eight of their last nine games.

76ers defeat hapless Wizards 120-89 (AP)

Jodie Meeks tied a career high with 26 points, Lou Williams had 19 and Spencer Hawes added 10 points and 10 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 120-89 on Friday night. Led by their usual balanced offense, the Sixers led by 34 points in the third quarter and crushed the NBA-worst Wizards.

Knicks snap 76ers' streak as Melo pours in 27
Carmelo Anthony had 27 points and nine rebounds, and the New York Knicks snapped the Philadelphia 76ers' six-game winning streak with an 85-79 victory on Wednesday night.

Knicks snap 76ers' 6-game winning streak (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had 27 points and the nine rebounds, and the New York Knicks snapped the Philadelphia 76ers' six-game winning streak with an 85-79 victory on Wednesday night. Amare Stoudemire added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and rookie Josh Harrellson contributed 13 desperately needed points from the bench as the Knicks won their fourth in a row and improved to two games over .500 for the...

Knicks keep rolling with win over Sixers
Carmelo Anthony had 27 points and the nine rebounds, and the New York Knicks snapped the Philadelphia 76ers' six-game winning streak with an 85-79 victory on Wednesday night.

76ers' Hawes out vs. Knicks with strained back
Starting center Spencer Hawes missed the Philadelphia 76ers' game in New York on Wednesday night because of a strained lower back.

76ers C Hawes misses game vs. Knicks (AP)
Starting center Spencer Hawes missed the Philadelphia 76ers' game in New York on Wednesday night because of a strained lower back. Tony Battie started for Hawes, who was hurt Tuesday night in a victory over Sacramento. He played 11 scoreless minutes before sitting out the second half. Hawes has been one of the keys to the 76ers' 7-2 start, averaging 11.1 points and a team-leading 9.1...

Hollinger: Sixers lead inaugural daily power rankings
Power rankings are results-driven with no human factors (PER Diem: Jan. 10, 2012)

76ers rout Kings, off to best start since 2000-01
Elton Brand had a season-high 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Sacramento Kings 112-85 Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.

Brand powers Sixers in rout of Kings
Elton Brand had a season-high 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Sacramento Kings 112-85 Tuesday night for their sixth consecutive victory.

Sixers rout Kings for sixth straight win (AP)

Elton Brand had a season-high 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Sacramento Kings 112-85 Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory. The Sixers are 7-2 and lead the Atlantic Division. It's their best start since Allen Iverson helped them open 10-0 on their way to the NBA finals in 2000-01.

76ers dispatch Pacers to pick up 5th straight win
Andre Iguodala scored 20 points and Lou Williams added 13 to help the Philadelphia 76ers win their fifth straight game, 96-86, over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

76ers beat Pacers for fifth straight win (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 20 points and Lou Williams added 13 to help the Philadelphia 76ers win their fifth straight game, 96-86, over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Led by Iguodala and a deep roster, the Sixers are dominating in the second half to turn close games into comfortable ones. Against the Pacers, it was a 15-3 run in the third quarter that helped them pull away.

Surprising Sixers win fifth straight
Andre Iguodala scored 20 points and Lou Williams added 13 to help the Philadelphia 76ers win their fifth straight game, 96-86, over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Jamal Mashburn hopes to buy Hornets - Jamal Mashburn (F) Philadelphia 76ers
Jamal Mashburn has spoken to David Stern about being part of a group to buy the Hornets from the league.

76ers' Iguodala a candidate for Olympic team
Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala will be among 18 players vying for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team.

Sixers blow out Raptors for fourth stright victory
Andre Iguodala had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Jrue Holiday also scored14 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their fourth straight win, 97-62 over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.

76ers crush Raptors, win fourth straight (AP)

Andre Iguodala had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Jrue Holiday also scored 14 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their fourth straight win, 97-62 over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. Lou Williams scored 13 points, and rookie Nikola Vucevic had nine points and 10 rebounds for the Sixers. A year after starting 3-13, the Sixers are 5-2 and the early leaders in the Atlantic Division.

76ers roll to win in front of new owners (AP)

Dr. J heard the roaring ovation from the Philly die-hards, an expected appreciation for the Hall of Famer. The loudest chant was saved for Spencer Hawes. On a night the Philadelphia 76ers honored their former greats, this year's team showed they're worth watching. Hawes had 16 points and 14 rebounds, Jodie Meeks scored 21 points, and the Sixers beat the Detroit Pistons 96-73 on Friday night.

Hawes helps Sixers roll Pistons in home opener
Spencer Hawes had 16 points and 14 rebounds, Jodie Meeks scored 21 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons 96-73 on Friday night.

Grizzlies get Speights in 3-team deal (AP)
A person familiar with the deal says Philadelphia, Memphis and New Orleans have agreed on a multi-player trade. The 76ers are sending Marreese Speights to Memphis, the Grizzlies will move Xavier Henry to New Orleans and the Grizzlies and Hornets each will send a second-round draft pick to Philadelphia, the person told The Associated Press Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the deal had...

Sources: Grizzlies seek Speights in 3-team deal
The Memphis Grizzlies are in advanced discussions on a three-team trade with New Orleans and Philadelphia that will bring center Marreese Speights to the Grizzlies, according to sources with knowledge of the trade.

Hornets' Gordon returns after missing 4 games
Guard Eric Gordon will play for the first time after missing four games when the New Orleans Hornets face the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night.

Report: Hornets part of 3-team trade
A person familiar with the deal says Philadelphia, Memphis and New Orleans have agreed on a multi-player trade.

Hornets G Gordon returns vs. 76ers (AP)
Guard Eric Gordon will play for the first time after missing four games when the New Orleans Hornets face the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night. Gordon, acquired in the trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for Chris Paul, scored 20 points and hit the game-winning shot with 4.2 seconds left in a season-opening win over Phoenix.

Grizzlies get Speights; Randolph out 6-8 weeks
The Memphis Grizzlies acquired Marreese Speights from the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Grizzlies sent Xavier Henry to the Hornets in a three-team trade.

Sixers start slow but trounce Ellis-less Warriors
Andre Iguodala had 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, Lou Williams added 23 points off the bench and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame a sluggish start to beat the Golden State Warriors 107-79 on Saturday night.

Curry returns but Warriors fall to 76ers (AP)

Andre Iguodala had 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, Lou Williams added 23 points off the bench, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame a sluggish start to beat the Golden State Warriors 107-79 on Saturday night. One night after blowing a 13-point lead in a loss to Utah, Philadelphia fell behind by that same margin before outscoring the Warriors 69-41 over the second and third quarters.

Favors' career night leads Utah past Philadelphia
Derrick Favors scored a career-high 20 points and added 11 rebounds in his first start at center for Utah, and the Jazz beat the Philadelphia 76ers 102-99 in their home opener Friday night to avoid their first 0-3 start in 32 years.

Favors helps Jazz avoid 0-3 start (AP)

Derrick Favors scored a career-high 20 points and added 11 rebounds in his first start at center for Utah, and the Jazz beat the Philadelphia 76ers 102-99 in their home opener Friday night to avoid their first 0-3 start in 32 years. Paul Millsap added 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Jazz, who have beaten the 76ers seven straight times at home and in 21 of the last 23 meetings in Salt Lake City.

Jazz C Jefferson sidelined with inflamed ankle
Starting center Al Jefferson missed Utah's game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night because of an inflamed right ankle.

Jazz C Jefferson out with inflamed ankle (AP)
Starting center Al Jefferson missed Utah's game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night because of an inflamed right ankle. The Jazz (0-2) made the announcement about 40 minutes before tipoff against the Sixers (1-1). It was the first game Jefferson missed since being acquired in a trade from Minnesota last year.

Warriors expect Curry back, Ellis out vs. 76ers
One guard back, another one out.

Warriors' Curry expected back, Ellis out (AP)
The Golden State Warriors will likely have Stephen Curry back but are expected to be without backcourt teammate Monta Ellis when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Curry participated in noncontact drills during Friday's practice and says his sprained right ankle should be healthy enough to play against Philadelphia.

Sixers blow by Suns after 19-0 run (AP)

Philadelphia coach Doug Collins' emphasis on starting the second half quickly paid dividends on Wednesday night. Andre Iguodala scored 15 points to lead six players in double figures and added six assists and the Philadelphia 76ers used a 19-0 run to start the second half and routed the Phoenix Suns 103-83 on Wednesday night.

76ers hammer Suns behind six in double digits
Andre Igoudala scored 15 points to lead six players in double figures and added six assists and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Phoenix Suns 103-83 on Wednesday night.

Two execs sue ex-76ers owner over finder's fee
Two sports executives have sued former Philadelphia 76ers owner Comcast-Spectacor seeking a $2 million finder's fee over the team's October sale.

Ex-76ers owner sued for $2M finder's fee (AP)
Two sports executives have sued former Philadelphia 76ers owner Comcast-Spectacor seeking a $2 million finder's fee over the team's October sale. Robert Whitsitt and Thomas Shine say they introduced investor Jason Levien to Comcast-Spectacor chairman Edward Snider. They say they were promised $2 million if they found a buyer and met other conditions.

Aldridge, Wallace lead Blazers by Sixers (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and seven rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers opened their season with an 107-103 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Gerald Wallace added 21 points and nine rebounds for the Blazers, who let an early lead slip away but regained the upper hand in the second half by going small and picking up the pace.

76ers' Williams says he won over armed robber
Philadelphia 76ers guard Lou Williams turned a would-be robbery into a chance for community outreach.

Sixers waive Mike Tisdale - Mike Tisdale (C) Philadelphia 76ers
The 76ers have waived C Mike Tisdale.

Williams scores 19, 76ers hammer Wizards (AP)

With new 76ers owner Josh Harris sitting behind a baseline, Lou Williams scored 19 points and Philadelphia beat the cold-shooting and light-defending Washington Wizards 103-78 on Friday night before a sparse crowd in the first of two post-lockout exhibition games between the teams. Relying on the core that led them to last season's playoffs, the 76ers shot 51 percent.

Wizards re-sign swingman Evans (AP)
Swingman Maurice Evans, a union vice president during the NBA lockout, has re-signed with the Washington Wizards. The Wizards announced the one-year contract with Evans during halftime of their exhibition opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Evans averaged 9.7 points and 2.8 rebounds in 26 games with Washington after arriving from the Atlanta Hawks in a trade in February.

Philadelphia, restricted free agent Young agree
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a new multi-year contract with restricted free agent forward Thaddeus Young.

Source: Lakers host free-agent shooter Kapono
The Los Angeles Lakers started off a week that promises to be a free-agent frenzy for the league by inviting unrestricted free agent forward Jason Kapono to its practice facilities Monday, a league source confirmed to ESPNLosAngeles.com.

76ers set to return after busy offseason (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers kept busy for a team with no games on the schedule. They have new owners. They fired their general manager. They even retired their mascot. All they needed was players and a season. The Sixers can return to their practice facility on Thursday for the first time since the lockout began on July 1 for voluntary workouts, pick-up games or a good stretch with team trainers.

76ers buy Dr. J items; team wants him back too
Dr. J's sneakers will stay grounded on this trip to Philadelphia.

Report: Doctor J to auction memorabilia
Hall of Famer Julius Erving has opted to part ways with multiple pieces of memorabilia earned during his remarkable basketball career, the Philadelphia Daily News reported Wednesday.

Raptors hire Stefanski as executive VP (AP)
The Toronto Raptors have hired Ed Stefanski as executive vice president of basketball operations. Stefanski was hired Wednesday. He will report to Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo. Stefanski was fired last week as general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers. He had mixed results in four seasons, signing Elton Brand and Andre Iguodala to $80 million contracts and firing coach Eddie...

76ers officially sold to new owners
The Philadelphia 76ers are under new management.

76ers' sale to new ownership group completed
The Philadelphia 76ers are under new management.

76ers' sale to new ownership group completed
In the end, the scene looked straight out of an ultimate Broadway encore. One and two owners on the stage turned into seven, eight, nine, all single file and holding enough personalized 76ers jerseys to fill a few racks at the merchandise store.

Report: 76ers sale is approved
A person familiar with the deal says the sale of the Philadelphia 76ers has been approved by the NBA Board of Governors.

Report: Sale of 76ers approved by NBA board
The sale of the 76ers has been approved by the NBA Board of Governors, a source familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.

SI.com to stream star-studded exhibition (AP)
The exhibition game featuring LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant and Chris Paul as teammates will be streamed online by Sports Illustrated. The game between Melo's All-Stars and Team Philly on Sunday night in Philadelphia is being called the "Battle of I-95." The four NBA stars will play for the Melo team, based in Baltimore.

Iverson to join NBA stars for Philly exhibition?
Could Allen Iverson be the latest big name added to Sunday's star-studded exhibition in Philadelphia?

Snider: 'Economics' led to sale of 76ers (AP)
Overlooking construction of an entertainment development on the former site of the Spectrum, Ed Snider has a clear view of what he believes is the next great destination in the Philadelphia sports complex. From his corner office at the Wells Fargo Center, Snider has his eyes on the birth of the first great gathering site for scores of sports fans before or after a game from one of the...

76ers' Collins on lockout: 'Business as usual'
The NBA lockout won't slow down Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins.

Philly native Warrick eyes game vs. Melo's team
After watching Carmelo Anthony host some of the game's biggest names for a glitzy summer-league game in his hometown, Phoenix Suns forward and Philadelphia native Hakim Warrick is trying to arrange a Philly-versus-Baltimore showdown.

Brand: On-time NBA season 'doesn't look good'
Lockout or not, Elton Brand is set to play basketball with his Philadelphia 76ers teammates.

Brand organizes workout with 76ers (AP)
Lockout or not, Elton Brand is set to play basketball with his Philadelphia 76ers teammates. Brand helped organize a team workout scheduled for next week in Los Angeles and most of the key Sixers have told him they will attend. Andre Iguodala, Evan Turner, Lou Williams and others will fly in, share a hotel, play and work out together and do what they can to get ready for the season.

76ers being sold to investment group
Pending approval from the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers have changed ownership for the fifth in franchise history, with Comcast Spectacor on Wednesday announcing an agreement to sell the team to an investment group led by billionaire Joshua Harris.

Comcast reaches deal to sell 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers have been sold to New York-based leveraged buyout specialist Joshua Harris, ending Comcast-Spectacor's 15-year run of ownership that included a trip to the NBA finals.

Comcast finishes sale of 76ers to Harris' group
The sale of the Philadelphia 76ers to a group led by New York-based leveraged buyout specialist Joshua Harris is complete, Comcast-Spectacor announced Wednesday.

Songaila signs one-year deal with Turkish team
Former Philadelphia 76ers power forward Darius Songaila has signed a one-year deal worth $1.5 million plus bonuses with the Turkish team, Galatsaray, his agent said on Friday.

Lakers' Brown hires Kuester as assistant (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers have hired John Kuester as an assistant under new coach Mike Brown, reuniting the duo who worked in Cleveland together. Kuester spent the last two seasons as coach of the Detroit Pistons before being fired June 5. Previously, he spent 14 years as an NBA assistant, working in Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit, New Jersey, Orlando and Cleveland, where he worked under Brown.

Bobcats give Cunningham qualifying offer (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats have made a one-year, $1 million qualifying offer to Dante Cunningham that makes the reserve forward a restricted free agent. Monday's move comes less than two months after Cunningham was charged with possession of marijuana following a traffic stop in suburban Philadelphia.

Sixers take Lavoy Allen at No. 50 - Lavoy Allen (F) Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers took Temple F Lavoy Allen with the 50th pick in the draft.

Sixers could be for sale (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers could be for sale. Comcast-Spectacor and chairman Ed Snider have owned the Sixers since 1996, but an executive confirms Tuesday there are ongoing discussions about the future of the team. The statement from Comcast-Spectacor chief operating officer Peter Luukko came in response to a report on ESPN.com that the Sixers are in talks to sell the team to a group led by New...

Sources: Negotiations in progress to sell 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers owner Comcast-Spectacor is in talks to sell the team to a group led by New York-based leveraged buyout specialist Joshua Harris, according to sources.

Officials coy on possible sale of 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers could be for sale.

Sources: 76ers, Warriors in Iguodala-Ellis talks
The Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers have discussed a trade that would send the Warriors' leading scorer, Monta Ellis, to the 76ers for Andre Iguodala, according to league sources.

Bobcats forward Cunningham faces drug charge
Police say Charlotte Bobcats forward Dante Cunningham faces a drug-possession charge after police found a small amount of marijuana in his pickup during a traffic stop in suburban Philadelphia.

Bobcats F Cunningham faces pot charge (AP)
Police say Charlotte Bobcats forward Dante Cunningham faces a drug-possession charge after police found a small amount of marijuana in his pickup during a traffic stop in suburban Philadelphia. Radnor Township Police Superintendent William Colarulo says officers responding to a reckless driving complaint on Friday stopped the former Villanova star.

Heat oust 76ers to reach East semifinals (AP)

Not easy. But over. For the first time since 2006, the Miami Heat have won a playoff series -- and, finally, can start thinking in earnest about another showdown with the Boston Celtics. Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, Chris Bosh added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Heat advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals by topping Philadelphia 97-91 on Wednesday night and ousting the 76ers in five...

Heat knock 76ers out of playoffs after 5 games
Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, Chris Bosh added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Miami Heat advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals by topping Philadelphia 97-91 on Wednesday night and ousting the 76ers in five games.

Celtics practice, await opponent (AP)
The Boston Celtics are trying to improve their own game while waiting to find out who they'll face next in the playoffs. They practiced Wednesday for the first time since completing a four-game sweep of the New York Knicks in the opening round on Sunday. Their next opponent will be the winner of the Miami-Philadelphia series.

Slow starts holding Heat back so far (AP)
Much of the talk after Game 4 of the Miami-Philadelphia series revolved around the way the 76ers finished. How they're starting against the Heat seems just as important. Philadelphia 78, Miami 46. That's the combined score when Miami's starting five is on the floor to open contests in this Eastern Conference first-round series against the 76ers, who have given the Heat more than a few...

Heat eager to finish sweep of 76ers (AP)

Lou Williams hit a 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds left to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to an 86-82 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday and avoid a sweep. Miami was 95 seconds away from winning Game 4, holding an 82-76 lead. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the rest of the Heat didn't score again.

76ers blow lead but edge Heat to avoid sweep
Lou Williams hit a 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds left to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to an 86-82 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday and avoid a sweep.

Wade, Heat overpower 76ers to take 3-0 lead
Dwyane Wade had 32 points and 10 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 24 points and 15 boards and the Miami Heat took a 3-0 lead in their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers with a 100-94 victory Thursday night.

Heat rally past Sixers to take 3-0 lead (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 32 points and 10 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 24 points and 15 boards and the Miami Heat took a 3-0 lead in their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers with a 100-94 victory Thursday night. Chris Bosh scored 19 points for the Heat, who rallied from an early 10-point deficit to move within one win of a sweep of the Eastern Conference series.

Heat hope to finish off 76ers in Philly (AP)
The Heat have said all the right things. The playoffs don't start until a team wins on the road. The Philly fans are some of the toughest around. No game is harder to win than Game 3. Give the Heat credit, they believe in good sportsmanship. The Heat are likely among the few people not wearing a Philadelphia 76ers uniform who are unwilling to concede that this playoff series is Miami's to...

Heat roll to 2-0 lead over 76ers, 94-73 (AP)
Philadelphia closed Game 2 of its Eastern Conference first-round series against Miami by making five straight shots, which saved the 76ers from ignominy. Only 19 teams in the last 19 seasons had shot less than 30 percent in a playoff game. And the Heat had the 76ers on the cusp of joining that group, holding Philly to just under 30 percent until the final moments of Monday's Game 2 romp.

James, Heat rout 76ers, take 2-0 series lead
LeBron James scored 29 points, Chris Bosh had his second straight double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the Miami Heat never trailed in beating the Philadelphia 76ers 94-73 on Monday night in Game 2.

Heat roll to 2-0 lead over 76ers, 94-73 (AP)

LeBron James outscored Philadelphia's entire starting five in the first half by himself. So did Chris Bosh. So did Dwyane Wade. And that pretty much tells the tale of a night the 76ers would rather forget. No comeback required for the Miami Heat this time -- they went wire-to-wire on the lead, and moved two wins from advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Bosh helps Heat hold off Pacers' rally in Game 1
Chris Bosh scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Miami Heat held off a Philadelphia rally to beat the 76ers 97-89 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

Heat get late scare before beating 76ers (AP)

Game on the line, a sold-out arena standing in anticipation. Dwyane Wade relished those moments in 2006. And apparently still does. Playing with five fouls yet attacking nonetheless, Wade scored five of his 17 points in the final 1:34 to help the Miami Heat hold off a huge comeback try by Philadelphia and beat the 76ers 97-89 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

Miami fends off scrappy 76ers
Miami takes down Philadelphia for Big Three's first playoff win.

James gets lighter Nikes for playoffs (AP)
LeBron James is getting new shoes for the NBA playoffs. The Miami Heat forward's eighth signature shoe is being launched by Nike on Saturday -- not coincidentally, the opening day of the NBA postseason. Miami hosts Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.

Heat rest James, Wade, Bosh in finale (AP)
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra is resting LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh for the Heat's final regular-season game. The Heat are locked into the second seed in the East and host Philadelphia in their playoff opener on Saturday. Miami also is without forward Mike Miller, who sat out the second half of Sunday's win over Boston with a sore left thumb and injured his left ankle in...

Howard leads Magic to win in return (AP)

Dwight Howard returned from suspension to score 19 points, grab 13 rebounds and lead the Orlando Magic to a 95-85 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Howard served an NBA suspension Sunday after picking up his 18th technical foul. He wasn't bothered by the refs -- or the Sixers -- in his return.

Howard returns from suspension to power Magic
Dwight Howard returned from suspension to score 19 points, grab 13 rebounds and lead the Orlando Magic to a 95-85 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

Andre Iguodala of Philadelphia 76ers sits out with knee tendinitis
Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala was inactive against Orlando on Monday night because of right knee tendinitis.

Knicks win seventh straight behind 'Melo (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, making the go-ahead jumper with 4.9 seconds left and blocking a potential winning attempt, helping the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 110-109 on Sunday night for their seventh straight win. Chauncey Billups had 21 points and seven assists, and Toney Douglas scored 14 for the Knicks (42-38), who moved a game ahead of idle Philadelphia for the No.

Knicks beat 76ers to move into 6th (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had 31 points and 11 rebounds, Amare Stoudemire scored 18 points and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 on Wednesday night to move into sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Toney Douglas bailed out the Knicks after they blew a 19-point lead and trailed by one late in the fourth.

Celtics topple 76ers to move into tie with Heat
Rajon Rondo scored 16 points with 13 assists and the Boston Celtics moved into a tie for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 99-82 on Tuesday night.

Celtics win, tie Heat for 2nd in East (AP)

Rajon Rondo scored 16 points with 13 assists and the Boston Celtics moved into a tie for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 99-82 on Tuesday night. With the win, the Celtics and Heat were tied at 54-23 with four games left. The Celtics would win the tiebreaker because they beat Miami in their first three meetings this season; the teams play again in Miami on...

Rodman, Mullin lead Hall of Fame class (AP)
Dennis Rodman, Chris Mullin and a trio of coaching legends are part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2011. Coaches Tex Winter, innovator of the "Triangle" offense, Stanford's Tara VanDerveer and Philadelphia University's Herb Magee were part of the class announced Monday at the Final Four in Houston.

Nenad Krstic, David Murphy back at Boston Celtics practice; Shaquille O'Neal sits
Boston Celtics center Nenad Krstic (bruised right knee) and forward Troy Murphy (right ankle sprain) returned to the practice court Monday and both expressed hope that they'd be able to get back on the floor Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Nets F Humphries out against Heat (AP)
New Jersey Nets power forward Kris Humphries missed Sunday's game against the Miami Heat with a sprained right ankle and bruised heel. Humphries, fifth in the NBA with 10.4 rebounds a game, was hurt in the first half against the Knicks on Wednesday. He missed his first game of the season on Friday against Philadelphia.

Jennings scores 9 in OT to lift Bucks past Sixers
Brandon Jennings scored nine of his 13 points in overtime and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-87 on Saturday night.

Jennings leads Bucks by 76ers in OT (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored nine of his 13 points in overtime and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-87 on Saturday night. Jennings redeemed himself after missing a 3-pointer at the regulation buzzer that would've won it, helping keep the Bucks very faint playoff hopes alive and snapping Philadelphia's three-game winning streak.

Sixers clinch playoff berth, rip Nets (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored 22 points, Elton Brand had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers clinched a playoff spot with a 115-90 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Jrue Holiday scored 17 points and Andre Iguodala had 14 to lead the Sixers back to the postseason after a one-year absence. The Sixers won 27 games last season under Eddie Jordan and a long rebuilding process appeared on the horizon.

Sixers beat Rockets, inch closer to playoff berth
Jrue Holiday had 24 points and 12 assists, and Thaddeus Young scored 22 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 108-97 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

Holiday, Young lead 76ers past Rockets (AP)

Jrue Holiday had 24 points and 12 assists, and Thaddeus Young scored 22 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to 108-97 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Andre Iguodala had 10 assists and the Sixers had 30 of them on 46 baskets. Spencer Hawes and Jodie Meeks each scored 12 points. Kyle Lowry led the Rockets with 19 points and Kevin Martin had 18.

Sixers beat Rockets, inch closer to playoff berth
Jrue Holiday had 24 points and 12 assists, and Thaddeus Young scored 22 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 108-97 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

76ers snap Bulls' 14-game home winning streak
Thaddeus Young scored 21 points and the Philadelphia 76ers built a 23-point lead and held on Monday night, beating the Chicago Bulls 97-85 and ending their 14-game home winning streak.

76ers hold on, end Bulls' home run at 14 (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored 21 points and the Philadelphia 76ers built a 23-point lead and held on Monday night, beating the Chicago Bulls 97-85 and ending their 14-game home winning streak. Chicago, losing for only the second time in its last 14 games overall, got 31 points from Derrick Rose, who also had 10 turnovers.

Young leads 76ers past Bulls on road
Thaddeus Young scored 21 points and the Philadelphia 76ers built a 23-point lead and held on Monday night, beating the Chicago Bulls 97-85 and ending their 14-game home winning streak.

Sixers stumble, lose in OT to Kings (AP)

Marcus Thornton scored 32 points and former Philadelphia center Samuel Dalembert made two free throws in the closing seconds of overtime to give the Sacramento Kings a 114-111 win over the 76ers on Sunday. Beno Udrih made a big 3-pointer in the closing minutes, too, and the Kings won their third straight.

Wade, LeBron too much for 76ers as Heat romp
Dwyane Wade scored 39 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 32 points and 10 rebounds of his own, and the Miami Heat went on two huge scoring runs to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 111-99 on Friday night.

Wade, James combine for 71 in Heat's win (AP)
One huge run got the Miami Heat back into the game. A second one put it away. And a historic statline from Dwyane Wade certainly didn't hurt the cause, either. Wade finished 39 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists and five blocks -- an effort matched only by Shaquille O'Neal in the last 25 seasons, according to STATS LLC -- and the Heat pulled away down the stretch to beat the Philadelphia...

Reserves help 76ers rally past Hawks (AP)

Lou Williams scored 17 points, and Andre Iguodala and Thaddeus Young each had 16 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to 105-100 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. The Sixers opened the fourth quarter on a 25-6 run to send the Hawks to their second demoralizing loss in two nights. The Bulls won in Atlanta 114-81 on Tuesday night.

76ers rout Kings, move into 6th in East (AP)

All five starters rested comfortably on the bench the entire fourth quarter Friday night for the Philadelphia 76ers. It was that easy of a victory for a team that's making a huge second-half push. There was no need for any fourth-quarter minutes for the starters, who helped build a 26-point lead through three quarters.

Matthews leads surging Blazers by 76ers (AP)

Wesley Matthews had 17 of his 28 points in the first quarter, helping the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 110-101 Saturday night. Gerald Wallace added 25 points and a season-high eight assists for the Blazers (40-29), who won for the seventh time in nine games to move within a half-game of Denver for the fifth playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Streaking Blazers jump out early, hold off 76ers
Wesley Matthews had 17 of his 28 points in the first quarter, helping the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 110-101 Saturday night.

76ers spoil Griffin's 22nd birthday (AP)

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't treat Blake Griffin too kindly on his 22nd birthday, forcing him to miss his first six shots and holding him to 14 points on 3 for 12 shooting before he fouled out for the third time this season. One of the players making it tough on the All-Star rookie was Elton Brand, who had no idea that Griffin had a chance to tie his 2001-02 single-season record of 55...

Jazz start Miles ahead of veteran G Bell (AP)
Utah Jazz coach Ty Corbin has moved C.J. Miles into the starting lineup in place of veteran guard Raja Bell as he searches for a way to get his team playing better. Miles was to start Wednesday night against Minnesota, just as he did Monday against Philadelphia. Bell admitted that Miles is better starting rather than coming off the bench.

Kirilenko lifts Jazz in OT to deny charging 76ers
Andrei Kirilenko scored seven of his 16 points in overtime to lead the short-handed Utah Jazz to a 112-107 victory against Philadelphia on Monday night.

Jazz blow big lead but beat 76ers in OT (AP)

Andrei Kirilenko scored seven of his 16 points in overtime to lead the short-handed Utah Jazz to a 112-107 victory against Philadelphia on Monday night. The Jazz led by as many as 21 points in the second quarter, 18 in the third and 15 in the fourth before Philadelphia rallied. The Sixers had a 103-101 lead with 11.5 seconds left in regulation thanks to a 14-point quarter by Andre Iguodala.

Derrick Favors gets start for Utah Jazz in place of injured Paul Millsap
Rookie forward Derrick Favors will make his first start in a Jazz uniform Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers in place of injured Paul Millsap.

Bucks beat Sixers for third straight win (AP)

Andrew Bogut scored 17 points and Luc Richard Mbah a Moute had 14 points, 12 rebounds and five steals to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a 102-74 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. The Bucks have been the worst-shooting, lowest-scoring team in the NBA, but were anything but for a third straight game to match their season-best winning streak.

Hawes, Brand pace Sixers in win vs. Celtics
Spencer Hawes had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Elton Brand scored 14 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 89-86 on Friday night.

Sixers get past East-leading Celtics (AP)

Spencer Hawes had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Elton Brand scored 14 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 89-86 on Friday night. The Sixers led by 10 points and controlled the Eastern Conference-leading Celtics for most of the fourth quarter. The Celtics missed eight straight baskets over a 6-minute span late in the fourth to lose only their eighth conference game of the season.

Hawes, Brand lead Sixers past Celtics
Spencer Hawes had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Elton Brand scored 14 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 89-86 on Friday night.

Durant (34 points), Thunder hold off 76ers in OT
Kevin Durant had 34 points and 16 rebounds, and Russell Westbrook added 27 points and 12 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 110-105 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Durant has 34 and 16, Thunder win in OT (AP)

Kevin Durant had 34 points and 16 rebounds, and Russell Westbrook added 27 points and 12 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 110-105 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Nick Collison made it three Thunder players with double-doubles with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Sixers stay hot by rolling past reeling Pacers
Thaddeus Young scored 18 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 110-100 Tuesday night.

Sixers stay hot, get by Pacers 110-100 (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored 18 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 110-100 Tuesday night. Andre Iguodala, coming off back-to-back triple-doubles, finished with 16 points and 10 assists for Philadelphia. Jrue Holiday scored 16 points and Jodie Meeks added 15 for the 76ers, who have won seven of eight.

Iguodala racks up another triple-double
Andre Iguodala had his second straight triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Golden State Warriors 125-117 in overtime on Sunday night.

Iguodala nets another triple-double (AP)

Andre Iguodala had his second straight triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Golden State Warriors 125-117 in overtime on Sunday night. Iguodala had 22 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds Friday in a win over Minnesota. He fed Evan Turner for a dunk late in OT to earn his third triple-double of the season.

Iguodala's triple-double lifts 76ers over Wolves
Andre Iguodala had 22 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds for his second triple-double of the season, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame another stellar effort from Kevin Love for a 111-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Iguodala's triple-double powers 76ers (AP)

Andre Iguodala had 22 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds for his second triple-double of the season, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame another stellar effort from Kevin Love for a 111-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Elton Brand scored 21 points and Thaddeus Young added 16 for the Sixers, who climbed back above .500 at 31-30.

Cavs' Jamison undergoes finger surgery (AP)
Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison has undergone surgery to fix a broken pinky that will likely sideline him for the remainder of this season. Jamison fractured his left little finger during Sunday's 95-91 home loss to Philadelphia. On Tuesday, Jamison's finger was fixed at the Cleveland Clinic by hand specialist Dr.

Terry, Kidd help Mavs extend run to 7 (AP)

Jason Terry scored 30 points, Jason Kidd had a triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks won their seventh straight game, 101-93 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Dirk Nowitzki added 22 points for the Mavericks, who have won a whopping 17 of 18 games to move into second place in the Western Conference.

Sixers get above .500 by edging past Cavaliers
Elton Brand and Lou Williams scored 16 points apiece, and the Philadelphia 76ers moved above .500 for the first time this season with a 95-91 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.

76ers hold off Cavs to move above .500 (AP)

Elton Brand and Lou Williams scored 16 points apiece, and the Philadelphia 76ers moved above .500 for the first time this season with a 95-91 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Philadelphia, which has won a season-high four straight games, placed six players in double figures. The 76ers (30-29) have won six of seven and 13 of 17, but had to hold off a late Cleveland rally that saw the...

Antawn Jamison of Cleveland Cavaliers breaks finger in game
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison broke the little finger on his left hand in the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Baron Davis not playing for Cleveland Cavaliers against Philadelphia 76ers
Davis, acquired on Thursday from the Los Angeles Clippers, won't play in Cleveland's game against Philadelphia on Sunday.

Davis won't make Cavs debut vs. 76ers (AP)
Baron Davis' debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers will have to wait. Davis, acquired on Thursday from the Los Angeles Clippers, won't play in Cleveland's game against Philadelphia on Sunday. Center Semih Erden and forward Luke Harangody, acquired in a trade with Boston on Thursday, also won't play.

Cavaliers forward Jamison breaks finger
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison broke the little finger on his left hand in the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Pistons bounce back, beat Jazz 120-116 (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 28 points and made a big steal in the final minute, helping the Detroit Pistons bounce back from an embarrassing start to the weekend with a 120-116 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. One night earlier, Detroit used only six players in a lopsided loss at Philadelphia after several Pistons missed at least part of a team shootaround.

Pistons short-handed again against Jazz (AP)
One night after using only six players against the Philadelphia 76ers after several others missed the start of a shootaround, the Detroit Pistons are preparing to play short-handed again. Coach John Kuester says Tracy McGrady is sick and Tayshaun Prince has a back problem and won't be available for Saturday night's game against Utah.

76ers reach .500, beat 6-man Pistons (AP)

Elton Brand had 20 points and 17 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers reached .500 for the first time this season in a 110-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Led by a resurgent Brand, the Sixers have rebounded from a 3-13 start to get to 29-29. Coach Doug Collins had already in his first season led the Sixers to more wins than they had a year ago.

Several Pistons miss pregame shootaround (AP)
Several Detroit Pistons missed at least part of the team's shootaround before Friday night's game at Philadelphia, the latest gaffe in what has been a difficult season for the proud franchise. Team spokesman Cletus Lewis says Richard Hamilton, Chris Wilcox, Rodney Stuckey and Austin Daye missed the bus, with Stuckey and Daye able to arrive late.

Sixers eclipse last season's win total (AP)

Jrue Holiday scored 20 points, Thaddeus Young had 18 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 117-94 on Wednesday night. Elton Brand and Evan Turner added 15 points apiece for the Sixers (28-29), who eclipsed last season's win total of 27. Marreese Speights had 14, Jodie Meeks finished with 12 and Andre Iguodala 10.

Grizzlies lose Gay but hold off 76ers (AP)

Mike Conley scored all 22 of his points in the second half, helping the Memphis Grizzlies hold off the Philadelphia 76ers for a 102-91 victory Tuesday night. Zach Randolph had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Memphis, along with a season-high seven assists as Memphis won its fourth straight. Sam Young added 12 points and Rudy Gay had 11 before leaving in the second quarter with a shoulder injury.

Grizzlies' Gay leaves with hurt shoulder (AP)
Memphis forward Rudy Gay, the team's second-leading scorer, left Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter with a left shoulder injury. Memphis officials said at halftime that Gay was not expected to return to the game. Gay, who averages 20.0 points and 6.3 rebounds, was injured with 5:29 left before halftime as he drove across the lane.

Balanced effort fuels Sixers to win
Doug Collins was concerned about how his Philadelphia 76ers were going to respond against the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves one night after slugging out a victory over the mighty San Antonio Spurs.

Love's double-double streak reaches 40 in loss
Thaddeus Young led seven 76ers in double figures with 18 points and Philadelphia cruised to a 107-87 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.

Sixers breeze by Timberwolves 107-87 (AP)

Thaddeus Young led seven 76ers in double figures with 18 points and Philadelphia cruised to a 107-87 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Andre Iguodala had 15 points, seven assists and five rebounds, and Louis Williams had 13 points and five assists for the 76ers (26-28), who have won nine of their last 12 games to creep into the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

Spurs bounce back to rout Wizards 118-94 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 10 of his 18 points in less than 2 minutes during the first quarter to jump-start the San Antonio Spurs to a 118-94 rout of the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. A day after losing 77-71 at Philadelphia, San Antonio bettered that points total before halftime. The Spurs shot better than 60 percent from the field for most of the game, finishing at 58.4 percent, including 13 of...

Hawks' Horford returns from back injury (AP)
All-Star center Al Horford is back in Atlanta's starting lineup after missing two games with a back injury. Coach Larry Drew says Horford is starting in Saturday night's game against the Charlotte Bobcats. Horford was missed as the Hawks suffered an ugly 117-83 home loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Holiday's 27 points helps 76ers shut down Spurs
Jrue Holiday scored 27 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 77-71 victory over the league-best San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

Holiday's 27 lift 76ers by Spurs 77-71 (AP)

Jrue Holiday scored 27 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 77-71 victory over the league-best San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Spencer Hawes added 13 points and Elton Brand tied his season high with 17 rebounds for the Sixers, who defeated the Spurs for the fourth consecutive season in Philadelphia.

Sixers apparently have Spurs' number
Jrue Holiday scored 27 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 77-71 victory over the league-best San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

Howard hits 14 free throws as Magic win (AP)
Dwight Howard added the easiest shot to his repertoire Wednesday night: the free throw. Howard had 30 points and 17 rebounds and made 14 of 19 from the line to lead the Magic to a 99-95 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers. The All-Star center came in shooting 57.9 percent from the foul line. "I will maintain until I'm put in my grave that he's capable of being a 70-percent free throw...

Howard (30 points) helps Magic hold off 76ers
Dwight Howard had 30 points and 17 rebounds, J.J. Redick came off the bench to score 13 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-95 on Wednesday night.

Love sets team double-double mark in win (AP)

Kevin Love set a Minnesota record with his 38th consecutive double-double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 14 rebounds in the Timberwolves' 112-108 win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Love passed Kevin Garnett (2006) for the team's double-double record. Love's streak is now the longest since Moses Malone had 44 in a row during the 1982-83 season with Philadelphia.

Williams, Sixers pummel Horford-less Hawks
Elton Brand scored 13 of his 17 points in the first half and Philadelphia jumped out to a 20-point lead in the opening period and cruised to a 117-83 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.

Surging 76ers win 117-83 in Atlanta (AP)

Elton Brand scored 13 of his 17 points in the first half and Philadelphia jumped out to a 20-point lead in the opening period and cruised to a 117-83 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. Louis Williams, from South Gwinnett High School near Atlanta, had 20 points to lead six Philadelphia scorers in double figures.

Hawks C Horford out second straight game
The Atlanta Hawks are without All-Star center Al Horford for Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

C Al Horford to miss second straight Atlanta Hawks game
The Atlanta Hawks are without All-Star center Al Horford for Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Stoudemire's 41 lift Knicks by Sixers (AP)

Amare Stoudemire matched his season high with 41 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-103 Sunday to split a home-and-home series. Rookie Landry Fields added a career-high 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Knicks rebounded from a 100-98 loss Friday night in Philadelphia to snap a two-game losing streak and win for just the fourth time in 13 games.

Stoudemire pours in 41 as Knicks roll
Amare Stoudemire matched his season high with 41 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-103 Sunday to split a home-and-home series.

NBA fines Nets' Avery Johnson $25,000
New Jersey Nets coach Avery Johnson has been fined $25,000 for improper conduct toward an official during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Brand, late 15-0 spurt propel 76ers past Knicks
Elton Brand scored a season-high 33 points and the Philadelphia 76ers used a 15-0 run late in the fourth quarter to beat the New York Knicks 100-98 on Friday night.

Sixers rally in 4th, top Knicks 100-98 (AP)

Elton Brand scored a season-high 33 points and the Philadelphia 76ers used a 15-0 run late in the fourth quarter to beat the New York Knicks 100-98 on Friday night. Andre Iguodala had 18 points and a career-high 16 assists, and Jodie Meeks scored 14 for the Sixers, who are trying to catch the Knicks for sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

NBA fines Nets coach Avery Johnson $25,000 for arguing with official
New Jersey Nets coach Avery Johnson has been fined $25,000 for improper conduct toward an official during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Nets coach Johnson fined $25,000 (AP)
New Jersey Nets coach Avery Johnson has been fined $25,000 for improper conduct toward an official during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. NBA vice president Stu Jackson announced the fine on Friday. Johnson was ejected with 7:47 left in the third quarter Wednesday night after being hit with two technical fouls.

Williams, Holiday lead 76ers over Nets (AP)

Lou Williams scored 26 points and Jrue Holiday had 11 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his first career triple-double to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 106-92 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. Jodie Meeks added 10 of his 15 points in a 14-2 third-quarter run that broke the game open and led to the ejection of Nets coach Avery Johnson for arguing a non-call after point...

Iguodala, Young lead Sixers past Denver (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 24 points and Thaddeus Young had 21 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 110-99 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. Elton Brand scored 15 points and was one of six players in double figures for the Sixers, who swept the season series against the Nuggets for the first time since 2002-03.

Melo struggles in loss to Sixers; Nets up next
Andre Iguodala scored 24 points and Thaddeus Young had 21 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 110-99 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night.

Grizzlies overcome 21-point deficit, beat Sixers
Rudy Gay scored 16 points and put Memphis ahead for good with a 6-footer in traffic, helping the Memphis Grizzlies rally from a 21-point deficit and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-94 on Friday night.

Down 21 in 3rd, Grizzlies rally by 76ers (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 16 points and put Memphis ahead for good with a 6-footer in traffic, helping the Memphis Grizzlies rally from a 21-point deficit and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-94 on Friday night. The Grizzlies trailed by 21 in the third quarter and were down 16 entering the fourth. Gay helped the Grizzlies take over down the stretch.

Grizzlies G Young scores in wrong basket (AP)
Call Memphis guard Sam Young a bad tipper. Young's grab at a defensive board backfired when he tipped in a rebound on the Philadelphia 76ers' basket, giving two points to the wrong team on Friday night. Sixers guard Lou Williams missed a jumper late in the first half and Young was alone under the basket to make the grab.

Grizzlies come from 21 down to win
Rudy Gay scored 16 points and put Memphis ahead for good with a 6-footer in traffic, helping the Memphis Grizzlies rally from a 21-point deficit and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-94 on Friday night.

Manager: Surgeon to look at Allen Iverson's hurt calf
Former Philadelphia 76ers guard and NBA MVP Allen Iverson is scheduled to have his troublesome right calf examined by noted surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., next Monday, according to Iverson's business manager, Gary Moore.

Speights helps Sixers win third straight (AP)

Marreese Speights scored 17 of his season-high 23 points in the second quarter, Jrue Holiday had 15 points and 11 assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 107-94 on Wednesday night. Andre Iguodala and Lou Williams each scored 15 and Elton Brand had 14 as the 76ers won their third straight, matching a season high.

Inside game helps hot-shooting 76ers sink Suns
Thaddeus Young scored 24 points, Elton Brand had 22 points and nine rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Phoenix Suns 105-95 on Monday night.

Young, Brand lead Sixers past Suns (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored 24 points, Elton Brand had 22 points and nine rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Phoenix Suns 105-95 on Monday night. Evan Turner and Lou Williams each scored 14 points for a Sixers team that was hot from the beginning. The Sixers shot nearly 60 percent for most of the game and built a 22-point lead in the third quarter.

Jazz drop fourth straight, fall to 76ers (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 22 points, Lou Williams added 20 and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the slumping Utah Jazz 96-85 on Saturday. Elton Brand added 19 for the Sixers, who snapped a two-game losing streak and won for the 12th time in the past 15 games at home. Spencer Hawes grabbed 11 rebounds. Philadelphia also improved to 13-7 at home, eclipsing last season's 12-win total.

Augustin's career-high 31 lift Bobcats (AP)

D.J. Augustin scored a career-high 31 points, including four free throws in the final 11 seconds, Gerald Henderson added three big baskets late, and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-97 on Thursday night. Avenging an overtime defeat to the 76ers four days earlier, the Bobcats won their second straight game the same night they found out forward Tyrus Thomas would be out up two...

Magic rally late, beat Sixers in OT (AP)

Jason Richardson converted a 4-point play with 17 seconds left, Dwight Howard scored 18 points before fouling out late in regulation and the Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 99-98 in overtime Wednesday night. Reserve Ryan Anderson scored 20 to lead the Magic, who survived another slow start and spotty defense with some big baskets down the stretch.

Anderson rallies Magic past 76ers for OT victory
Ryan Anderson scored 20 points and Dwight Howard added 18 as the Magic overcame a seven-point second half deficit to outlast the Philadelphia 76ers 99-98 in overtime Wednesday night.

Bobcats F Thomas suspended 1 game (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyrus Thomas has been suspended without pay for Monday's game for a flagrant foul against the Hornets' Emeka Okafor. Thomas elbowed Okafor in the head and was ejected for a flagrant foul, penalty two, late in the Bobcats' 88-81 loss Saturday. Thomas will miss Charlotte's game at Philadelphia.

Sixers hang on to slip past Bobcats in overtime
Andre Iguodala hit the go-ahead jumper with 37.6 seconds left in overtime, Thaddeus Young followed with a game-saving steal and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 96-92 on Monday.

Iguodala leads 76ers past Bobcats in OT (AP)

Andre Iguodala hit the go-ahead jumper with 37.6 seconds left in overtime, Thaddeus Young followed with a game-saving steal and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 96-92 on Monday. Iguodala's pull-up jumper eased the sting of blowing a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter. Kwame Brown's errant cross-court pass was intercepted by Young, and Evan Turner hit four free throws in...

Williams' 25, late 3 lift 76ers by Bucks (AP)

Lou Williams hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 43 seconds left and scored 25 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 95-94 on Friday night. The Sixers blew a 15-point lead and were on the brink of losing their third straight game as they make a push for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.

76ers waste big lead but hit late 3 to nip Bucks
Lou Williams hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 43 seconds left and scored 25 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 95-94 on Friday night.

Pacers snap 9-game road skid, top Sixers (AP)

The visiting locker room was boisterous and loud following the game. And why not? For the first time since Nov. 30, the Indiana Pacers were able to celebrate a road victory. Danny Granger scored 27 points, Darren Collison added 21 points and 13 assists, and the Pacers snapped a nine-game road losing streak with a 111-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

Pacers halt 9-game road skid by dropping 76ers
Danny Granger scored 27 points, Darren Collison added 21 points and 13 assists, and the Indiana Pacers snapped a nine-game road losing streak with a 111-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

Pistons outlast 76ers 112-109 in OT (AP)

Austin Daye made a tying 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left in regulation and the Detroit Pistons went on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-109 in overtime Saturday night. Detroit trailed by three when Philadelphia's Lou Williams missed two free throws with 6.2 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.

Sixers ride 3rd-quarter surge to win vs. Bulls
Jodie Meeks scored 24 points, Lou Williams had 20, and the Philadelphia 76ers avenged a 45-point loss to Chicago with a 105-99 victory over the Bulls on Friday night.

Sixers avenge 45-point loss to Bulls (AP)

Jodie Meeks scored 24 points, Lou Williams had 20, and the Philadelphia 76ers avenged a 45-point loss to Chicago with a 105-99 victory over the Bulls on Friday night. Jrue Holiday added 19 for the 76ers, who lost 121-76 on Dec. 21 in Chicago. The Sixers believe they're a playoff team and have the young nucleus to get there.

Improving 76ers eye playoff spot (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers seemed destined for a trip to the draft lottery only six weeks ago. Now, coach Doug Collins has the Sixers thinking about the playoffs. The Sixers returned from a seasonlong eight-game road trip with rejuvenated postseason hopes. They went 3-5 on the swing, a moderate success for a team that was one of the worst in the NBA last year.

76ers return home to keep Wiz winless on road
Jrue Holiday and Lou Williams each scored 26 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers returned from their longest road trip of the season to beat the Washington Wizards 109-97 on Wednesday night.

Sixers drop Wizards to 0-17 on road (AP)

Jrue Holiday and Lou Williams each scored 26 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers returned from their longest road trip of the season to beat the Washington Wizards 109-97 on Wednesday night. Elton Brand had 17 points to help the Sixers avoid the embarrassment of becoming the first home team to lose to the Wizards this season.

Hornets hang on to beat Sixers 84-77 (AP)

David West and Chris Paul have the Hornets on their first three-game winning streak since before Thanksgiving. West scored 17 points and New Orleans held on for an 84-77 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Paul scored 15 points, using a speedy left-to-right dribble on a clutch driving layup off the glass with just under 20 seconds left to give the Hornets an 82-77 lead.

West helps Hornets hold on for third straight win
David West scored 17 points and the New Orleans Hornets held on for their third straight victory, 84-77 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

Bryant leads Lakers by pesky Sixers (AP)

Kobe Bryant and Jrue Holiday both had multiple chances to take over the final moments of the last NBA game of 2010. The champion came through, and the young challenger will have to wait until next year to respond. Bryant scored 33 points and hit a tiebreaking jumper with 1:15 to play, and the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from consecutive home losses with a 102-98 victory over the pesky...

Lakers survive late rally by 76ers
Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and hit a tiebreaking jumper with 1:15 to play, and the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from consecutive home losses with a 102-98 victory over the pesky Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

Andre Iguodala of Philadelphia 76ers to miss next five games
Philadelphia 76ers guard Andre Iguodala will miss at least the next five games due to tendinitis in his right Achilles tendon.

Three 76ers players score 20 to win at Suns
Jrue Holiday scored 25 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Phoenix Suns 123-110 Wednesday night. Evan Turner scored 23 points off the bench and Andres Nocioni finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds

76ers spoil Carter's Suns debut, 123-110 (AP)

Jrue Holiday scored 25 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Phoenix Suns 123-110 Wednesday night. Evan Turner scored 23 points off the bench and Andres Nocioni finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Sixers. Philadelphia was without Andre Iguodala, who missed his second straight game with tendinitis in his right Achilles' tendon.

76ers rally in 4th quarter, knock off Nuggets
Jrue Holiday had 22 points, Thaddeus Young added 20 and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Denver Nuggets 95-89 on Sunday night

Nuggets lose third in row without 'Melo (AP)

Jrue Holiday had 22 points, Thaddeus Young added 20 and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Denver Nuggets 95-89 on Sunday night Elton Brand had 16 points and 17 rebounds and Jodie Meeks scored 17 points for the 76ers. Chauncey Billups had 24 points and Arron Afflalo and Ty Lawson added 14 each for the Nuggets, who lost their third straight since Carmelo Anthony left...

76ers complete 4-quarter rally over Nuggets
Jrue Holiday had 22 points, Thaddeus Young added 20 and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Denver Nuggets 95-89 on Sunday night

Philadelphia 76ers without G Lou Williams, assistant coach Brian James
Lou Williams and assistant coach Brian James will miss the first two games of the Philadelphia 76ers' five-game trip that started Sunday night in Denver.

Allen, Celts close out 76ers for 14th straight win
Ray Allen scored 22 points, and Paul Pierce recovered after missing his first seven shots to score 11 in the second half and lead the Boston Celtics to their 14th straight victory, 84-80 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Celtics push win streak to 14, top 76ers (AP)

Ray Allen scored 22 points, and Paul Pierce recovered after missing his first seven shots to score 11 in the second half and lead the Boston Celtics to their 14th straight victory, 84-80 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Shaquille O'Neal had 13 points and nine rebounds, but he missed two free throws with 1:02 left and Boston nursing a two-point lead.

Celtics edge 76ers, extend win streak
Ray Allen scored 22 points, and Paul Pierce recovered after missing his first seven shots to score 11 in the second half and lead the Boston Celtics to their 14th straight victory, 84-80 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson will sit out against the Philadelphia 76ers and Kurt Thomas will start
Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson will miss Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers after suffering a concussion Saturday, and Kurt Thomas will replace him in the starting lineup.

Rose, Deng both have 22 as Bulls rout 76ers
Derrick Rose and Luol Deng each scored 22 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Philadelphia 76ers 121-76 on Tuesday night for their eighth win in nine games.

Surging Bulls rout 76ers 121-76 (AP)

Derrick Rose and Luol Deng each scored 22 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Philadelphia 76ers 121-76 on Tuesday night for their eighth win in nine games. Despite missing two big men, Chicago dominated nearly every offensive category and recorded its most lopsided win of the season. Rose also had 12 assists for his seventh double-double, while Carlos Boozer had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and...

Sixers defeat shorthanded Magic
The Orlando Magic had every excuse in the world to fall flat. Pick any one of them -- they all fit fine for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Orlando dresses only 8 players in loss to 76ers
Lou Williams scored 24 points, Andre Iguodala had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the undermanned Orlando Magic 97-89 on Saturday night.

Short-handed Magic lose at home to 76ers (AP)

Lou Williams scored 24 points, Andre Iguodala had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the undermanned Orlando Magic 97-89 on Saturday night. Elton Brand finished with 20 points to help Philadelphia to a relatively easy victory on a day the Magic made a pair of blockbuster moves to overhaul their roster.

Kobe struggles as Lakers outlast 76ers
Lamar Odom scored 28 points, Pau Gasol had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-81 on Friday night.

Odom ignites Lakers' explosion in 4th vs. 76ers
Lamar Odom scored 28 points, Pau Gasol had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-81 on Friday night.

Odom has 28, Lakers win fourth straight (AP)

Lamar Odom scored 28 points, Pau Gasol had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-81 on Friday night. Matt Barnes had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Lakers, who rallied and broke the game open in the fourth quarter to win their fourth straight game. The Lakers trailed by four when Barnes and Odom sparked them during a 27-8 run.

Holiday has 24 as 76ers ride 3rd quarter to win
Jrue Holiday scored 24 points and Andre Iguodala had eight of his 20 points in Philadelphia's dominating third quarter to lead the surging 76ers to a 105-91 victory over the road-weary Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Surging 76ers keep Clips winless on road (AP)

Jrue Holiday scored 24 points and Andre Iguodala had eight of his 20 points in Philadelphia's dominating third quarter to lead the surging 76ers to a 105-91 victory over the road-weary Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Spencer Hawes had 16 points and 12 rebounds, and Elton Brand added 15 points for the Sixers, who have won three straight and seven of nine.

New Jersey Nets' Anthony Morrow to have MRI on strained hamstring
New Jersey Nets guard Anthony Morrow will undergo an MRI on Wednesday after straining his right hamstring in warmups prior to the Nets' 82-77 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday night at the Prudential Center.

Hawes' 18 help 76ers snap road losing streak
Spencer Hawes scored a season-high 18 points and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped an eight-game road losing streak with an 82-77 victory over the slumping New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.

Sixers hand Nets eighth straight loss (AP)
Spencer Hawes scored a season-high 18 points and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped an eight-game road losing streak with an 82-77 victory over the slumping New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. Jrue Holiday had 19 points and Elton Brand added 15 as the 76ers won for only the second time in 12 road games and ended their longest losing streak away from home since 2006.

Sixers send Hornets to 8th loss in last 11 games
Andre Iguodala and Lou Williams led a first-half run that catapulted the Philadelphia 76ers to an 88-70 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday.

Iguodala, Williams lead 76ers by Hornets (AP)

Andre Iguodala and Lou Williams led a first-half run that catapulted the Philadelphia 76ers to an 88-70 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday. Williams finished with 17 points, Elton Brand had 15 points and 13 rebounds for his eighth double-double of the season, and Iguodala had 16 points and 10 assists.

Sixers run past cold-shooting Hornets
Andre Iguodala and Lou Williams led a first-half run that catapulted the Philadelphia 76ers to an 88-70 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday.

Late Garnett alley-oop helps Celtics clip 76ers
Kevin Garnett banked in a shot off an alley-oop pass with 1.4 seconds left to give the Boston Celtics their ninth straight victory, 102-101 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.

Celtics top Sixers for ninth straight (AP)

Kevin Garnett banked in a shot off an alley-oop pass with 1.4 seconds left to give the Boston Celtics their ninth straight victory, 102-101 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. After Philadelphia's Andre Iguodala drove for a hook shot with 6.6 seconds left to give Philadelphia a 101-100 lead, Rajon Rondo flipped a long pass to Garnett for the winner.

Celtics survive 76ers on KG's basket
Kevin Garnett banked in a shot off an alley-oop pass with 1.4 seconds left to give the Boston Celtics their ninth straight victory, 102-101 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.

Young's 26 help Sixers rout reeling Cavs (AP)

Thaddeus Young had a season-high 26 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers 117-97 on Tuesday night for their fourth win in five games. Lou Williams scored 13 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter for Philadelphia, which placed seven players in double figures in its highest scoring output of the season.

Fill-in Meeks scores 26 to lead 76ers (AP)

Jodie Meeks had a lot of fun at the Charlotte Bobcats' expense. Meeks scored a career-high 26 points, 20 in a big first-quarter run, to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Bobcats 109-91 on Saturday night. "He was a like flame thrower out there," 76ers coach Doug Collins said. Meeks' performance left the Bobcats torching each other.

Meeks' career night leads 76ers past Bobcats
Jodie Meeks scored a career-high 26 points, 20 in a big first-quarter run, to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 109-91 on Saturday night.

Hawks close with 21-3 run to beat Sixers (AP)

Al Horford's three-point play with 31 seconds remaining gave Atlanta its first lead and the Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-88 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. The Hawks trailed 85-72 in the final quarter before closing out the game with a 21-3 run. Marvin Williams led Atlanta with 22 points.

Brand's 18 paces Sixers past flagging Blazers
Elton Brand scored 18 points while Jrue Holiday and Andres Nocioni added 11 each to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 88-79 on Tuesday night.

Sixers hand Blazers fourth straight loss (AP)

Elton Brand scored 18 points while Jrue Holiday and Andres Nocioni added 11 each to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 88-79 on Tuesday night. Philadelphia trailed 72-70 midway through the fourth, before going on a 15-4 run that put the game away with 1:50 left. Andre Iguodala, who entered the game averaging 14.8 points, was held to seven -- although four came in the fourth...

Sixers commit only 5 TOs in beating Nets (AP)

Thaddeus Young had seen Philadelphia fall apart in the second half before. He wouldn't let it happen this time. Young sparked a fourth-quarter spurt to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the New Jersey Nets 102-86 on Saturday night, snapping a three-game losing streak. The game featuring the Atlantic Division's bottom two teams was tied at 66 after three quarters, when Young reeled off seven...

Nets hand Blazers third straight loss (AP)

Avery Johnson was so angry after New Jersey's performance in a loss to Philadelphia on Saturday night that the Nets coach called for an impromptu shoot-around early Sunday morning, hours before the Nets were slated to face the Portland Trail Blazers. "We knew he wasn't too pleased right after the game, even before he said we were practicing this morning," Nets center Brook Lopez...

Holiday orchestrates 76ers' romp over Nets
Jrue Holiday had 20 points and 13 assists, and Thaddeus Young sparked a fourth-quarter spurt to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the New Jersey Nets 102-86 on Saturday night, snapping a three-game losing streak.

Big 3 help Heat beat 76ers, snap losing streak
Dwyane Wade scored 23 points, LeBron James added 20 and the Miami Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-90 on Friday night, snapping a three-game losing streak.

Heat end 3-game skid, don't fall to .500 (AP)

For the first time in a week, the Miami Heat had something to celebrate. Never mind that it came against the worst team in the Eastern Conference -- it was a win, and these days, that's something for the Heat to savor. Dwyane Wade had 23 points, eight assists and six rebounds, LeBron James added 20 points and the Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-90 on...

Heat pull away in fourth to end skid
Dwyane Wade scored 23 points, LeBron James added 20 and the Miami Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-90 on Friday night, snapping a three-game losing streak.

Raptors win fourth straight, beat 76ers (AP)
Andrea Bargnani scored 24 points, Reggie Evans had a career-high 22 rebounds and a season-high 12 points and the Toronto Raptors extended their winning streak to four games with a 106-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Jose Calderon had 16 points and nine assists, newcomer Jerryd Bayless added 13 points, Leandro Barbosa had 11 and the Raptors matched a season high with nine...

Philadelphia 76ers' Elton Brand suspended game for flagrant foul
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand has been suspended without pay for one game for committing a flagrant foul against Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee on Tuesday night.

Brand suspended 1 game for flagrant foul (AP)

Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand has been suspended without pay for one game for committing a flagrant foul against Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee on Tuesday night. NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson announced the punishment on Wednesday. Brand will miss the Sixers' game against the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night.

Brand suspended 1 game for flagrant foul
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand has been suspended without pay for one game for committing a flagrant foul against Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee on Tuesday night.

Philadelphia sports greats say farewell as Spectrum meets the wrecking ball
The Spectrum, the Philadelphia arena that hosted decades of professional sports and concerts, met its end Tuesday, not with a bang but with the brute force of a wrecking ball.

Philly's Spectrum razed after 40 years (AP)
A Philadelphia arena that hosted more than 40 years of professional sports and entertainment has met the wrecking ball. The demolition of the Spectrum began early Tuesday afternoon. Many spectators, including sports legends such as Julius Erving, gathered in a parking lot to watch the arena's slow demise.

Young's OT 3-pointer boosts Wizards by Sixers
Nick Young hit an open 3-pointer with 7.6 seconds left in overtime, and the Washington Wizards capitalized on Jrue Holiday's unwise foul in the final seconds of regulation to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-114 on Tuesday night.

Young's 3 in OT gets Wizards past Sixers (AP)

Nick Young hit an open 3-pointer with 7.6 seconds left in overtime, and the Washington Wizards capitalized on Jrue Holiday's unwise foul in the final seconds of regulation to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-114 on Tuesday night. Young finished with 19 points, but his winning shot wouldn't have been possible if Holiday hadn't fouled John Wall some 40 feet from the basket with 3.5...

Young helps Sixers end 5-game skid (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored a season-high 23 points, Lou Williams added 19 and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 90-79 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Andres Nocioni contributed 12 points and Marreese Speights had 10 rebounds for the Sixers (3-10), who won for just the second time at home this season.

Bargnani scores 30 as Raptors beat 76ers (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored a season-high 30 points, Sonny Weems added a career-high 25 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 94-86 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference. Reggie Evans, who began the night fourth in the league in rebounding at 11.5 per game, pulled down 14 for the Raptors, who improved to 3-9 and snapped a two-game losing...

Cavs use big 3rd quarter to down Sixers (AP)

Daniel Gibson scored 18 points, Jamario Moon added 13 and the Cleveland Cavaliers finally shook their third-quarter blues with a 101-93 win Wednesday night over the Philadelphia 76ers, who lost their fourth in a row and played without swingman Andre Iguodala. Gibson had eight assists and Joey Graham added 13 points off the bench as the Cavs (5-5) ended a two-game slide and got back to .500.

Iguodala out with Achilles' tendon injury
Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala will not play against the Cavaliers because continued problems with his right Achilles' tendon.

Andre Iguodala of Philadelphia 76ers out with Achilles tendon problem
Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala will not play against the Cavaliers because continued problems with his right Achilles tendon.

Parker, Spurs lap Sixers for 6th straight victory
Tony Parker scored 24 points and capped a big surge in the first quarter that sent the San Antonio Spurs past the Philadelphia 76ers 116-93 Saturday night for their sixth win in a row.

Spurs roll to sixth straight victory (AP)

Tony Parker scored 24 points and capped a big surge in the first quarter that sent the San Antonio Spurs past the Philadelphia 76ers 116-93 Saturday night for their sixth win in a row. Manu Ginobili added 18 points for the Spurs, who have already surpassed their longest winning streak from last season.

Dallas Mavericks' Caron Butler to sit out; Dirk Nowitzki to play vs. Philadelphia 76ers
DALLAS -- Caron Butler will miss a second consecutive game with back spasms, but the Dallas Mavericks will have star Dirk Nowitzki in the lineup for Friday night's home game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Barea, Nowitzki lead Mavs over Sixers (AP)

Reserve J.J. Barea scored a season-high 19 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 16 despite a sprained ankle, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-90 on Friday night for their third straight victory. Shawn Marion had 16 points and Jason Terry 13 to help the Mavericks to their fifth victory in six games.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Andres Nocioni fined $25,000 for throwing mouthpiece into stands
The NBA has fined 76ers forward Andres Nocioni for throwing his mouthpiece into the stands.

Nocioni fined $25K for mouthpiece throw (AP)
The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers forward Andres Nocioni for throwing his mouthpiece into the stands. NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson announced the $25,000 fine on Thursday. The incident happened during the first quarter of Philadelphia's 109-103 loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.

NBA fines 76ers F Nocioni fined $25K
The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers forward Andres Nocioni for throwing his mouthpiece into the stands.

Durant, Westbrook help Thunder hang on (AP)
Thabo Sefolosha stood on the sideline, with just 1 second to make a play that would keep the charging Philadelphia 76ers at bay. With a crosscourt lob to Russell Westbrook for a banked-in layup, the Oklahoma City Thunder's lead was safe until Kevin Durant could provide the finishing touches on a 109-103 victory on Wednesday night.

Durant, Westbrook get Thunder past 76ers (AP)

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook each scored 31 points and came up with the key baskets down the stretch to help the Oklahoma City Thunder hold off a late charge from the Philadelphia 76ers for a 109-103 victory on Wednesday night. Westbrook skied for a key layup off an inbound pass with just over 2 1/2 minutes left to keep Philadelphia from having a shot at the tie, and Durant helped put it...

Oklahoma City Thunder's Jeff Green, Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala sidelined
Thunder starting forward Jeff Green missed his second straight game with a sprained left ankle.

Thunder F Green, Sixers G Iguodala out (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder starting forward Jeff Green missed his second straight game Wednesday night with a sprained left ankle. Coach Scott Brooks put Green on the inactive list for Oklahoma City's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Forward Nick Collison also missed his seventh straight game with a stress reaction in his left leg.

Thunder F Green out with sprained ankle (AP)
Forward Jeff Green was held out of the Oklahoma City Thunder's lineup Sunday night against the Boston Celtics with a sprained left ankle. Coach Scott Brooks said Green hurt the ankle Saturday in practice and will be day to day. The Thunder's next game is Wednesday night against Philadelphia. Green is Oklahoma City's third-leading scorer with 19.4 points per game and he also averages 7.2...

Brand's 20 help 76ers win at Knicks (AP)

Elton Brand's best basketball since coming to Philadelphia has been wasted early this season. He hopes that's about to change. Brand scored 20 points, Lou Williams and Jrue Holiday each had 19, and the 76ers beat the New York Knicks 106-96 on Sunday. A former All-Star, Brand has scored 20 or more in four straight games, his longest stretch since seven in a row late in the 2006-07 season for...

Stoudemire not enough as Sixers edge Knicks
Elton Brand scored 20 points, Lou Williams and Jrue Holiday each had 19, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 106-96 on Sunday.

Turner helps 76ers win 106-96 at Knicks (AP)
Elton Brand scored 20 points, Lou Williams and Jrue Holiday each had 19, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 106-96 on Sunday. Evan Turner, the No. 2 pick and last season's college player of the year, added 14 points and 10 rebounds in his first NBA start as the 76ers snapped the Knicks' two-game winning streak.

76ers' Andre Iguodala out vs Knicks, Andres Nocioni available
Philadelphia guard Andre Iguodala will miss the 76ers' game Sunday against New York because of an injured right Achilles' tendon.

76ers G Iguodala out Sunday vs. Knicks (AP)
Philadelphia guard Andre Iguodala will miss the 76ers' game Sunday against New York because of an injured right Achilles' tendon. Forward Andres Nocioni is expected to be available despite a sprained left ankle. Philadelphia lost to Cleveland on Friday night to drop to 1-5.

Cavs win despite blowing 19-point lead (AP)

Anderson Varejao had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Daniel Gibson scored 22 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers recovered in the fourth quarter after blowing a 19-point lead and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 123-116 on Friday night. Mo Williams scored 22 points and J.J. Hickson had 16 for the Cavaliers, who won for the first time since beating Boston on opening night.

Philadelphia 76ers' Iguodala leaves game with Achilles strain
Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala left Friday night's game against Cleveland with a right Achilles' tendon strain and will not return.

76ers F Iguodala strains right Achilles' (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala left Friday night's game against Cleveland with a right Achilles' tendon strain and will not return. It was not known when he was injured. Iguodala scored seven points in the first half and was not on the court for the start of the third quarter. He entered the game averaging 14.4 points.

Cleveland Cavaliers' Antawn Jamison misses game vs. Philadelphia 76ers with sore knee
Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison sat out Friday's game against Philadelphia with a sore left knee.

Cavs F Jamison sits out against 76ers (AP)
Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison sat out Friday's game against Philadelphia with a sore left knee. Jamison was inactive for the second straight game. He missed Tuesday's loss against Atlanta. Coach Byron Scott says Jamison is day to day. Scott says he won't know until Saturday if Jamison can play that night against Washington.

Iguodala leaves 76ers game with injury
Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala left Friday night's game against Cleveland with a right Achilles' tendon strain and will not return.

76ers' Collins leaves game with illness
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins was not on the bench for the second half of Wednesday night's game against Indiana because of symptoms related to vertigo. His return was questionable.

Collins leaves 76ers' win due to vertigo (AP)

Elton Brand had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and Thaddeus Young scored 16 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers to their first victory of the season, 101-75 over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Sixers coach Doug Collins wasn't around to celebrate his first win since he was hired in May. Collins left the bench at halftime because of symptoms related to vertigo.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins leaves game vs. Indiana Pacers with symptoms related to vertigo
76ers coach Doug Collins was not on the bench for the second half of Wednesday night's game against Indiana because of symptoms related to vertigo. His return was questionable.

Wall's Wizards top Turner's 76ers in OT (AP)

John Wall danced "The Dougie" when he was introduced with the Washington Wizards starting lineup, and that was just the warmup act on an eventful night in which he outshined Evan Turner in the first matchup of the top two picks in this year's draft. No. 1 Wall was all over the place in his home debut -- 29 points, 13 assists, nine steals (tying a franchise record), eight turnovers and...

Wall's Wizards top Turner's 76ers in OT (AP)
John Wall had 29 points, 13 assists, nine steals and eight turnovers in his home debut, outshining fellow rookie Evan Turner as the Washington Wizards beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in overtime Tuesday night in the first matchup of the top two picks in this year's draft. No. 1 choice Wall's eventful game gave the Wizards their first win of the season.

Wizards pull out OT win over 76ers
John Wall had 29 points, 13 assists, nine steals and eight turnovers in his home debut, outshining fellow rookie Evan Turner as the Washington Wizards beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in overtime Tuesday night in the first matchup of the top two picks in this year's draft.

Wall expects to play with sprained ankle (AP)
John Wall and Gilbert Arenas are both nursing right ankle injuries as the Washington Wizards prepare for their home opener. Wall sprained his ankle in Saturday's loss to Atlanta and was wearing a walking boot as a precaution Monday, but coach Flip Saunders said he thinks the No. 1 overall pick will play Tuesday against Philadelphia.

Granger, Pacers hand Collins, 76ers third loss
Danny Granger scored 22 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-86 in their home opener on Saturday night.

Sixers fall to 0-3 under Collins (AP)

Danny Granger scored 22 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-86 in their home opener on Saturday night. Mike Dunleavy scored 16, Darren Collison had 15 points and Roy Hibbert added 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Pacers (2-1). It was Collison's first regular-season home game since Indiana acquired him in an offseason trade.

Hawks stay unbeaten, hold off Wizards (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 14 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Hawks remained unbeaten, holding off Washington 99-95 in their home opener Saturday night. After opening with wins at Memphis and Philadelphia, the Hawks gave the home fans their first look at a team that features largely the same roster as last year's playoff team but a new motion offense under rookie coach Larry...

Hawks hold off 76ers 104-101 (AP)

Al Horford had 20 points and 12 rebounds, Joe Johnson scored 22 points and Jamal Crawford finished with 19 to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 104-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Reserve Andres Nocioni, who scored 15 points, had his 27-footer partially blocked by Josh Smith as time expired, allowing the Hawks to move to 2-0 after wasting nearly all of a 15-point lead.

Wade lifts Big Three, Heat to first win of season
Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh have their first win with Miami, and the Big Three got help from some big 3s in the Heat's 97-87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Wade powers New Big 3 to first victory (AP)

Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh have their first win with Miami, and the Big Three got help from some big 3s in the Heat's 97-87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Playing with purpose a night after an 88-80 loss in a hyped showdown with Boston, the three looked as if they still need some games to get used to playing with each other.

Heat top 76ers for first win of season
Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh have their first win with Miami, and the Big Three got help from some big 3s in the Heat's 97-87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Philadelphia 76ers' Evan Turner starting season on bench
Sixers coach Doug Collins chose not to start Evan Turner for Wednesday night's opener against the Heat. Turner was selected with the No. 2 overall pick of the NBA draft.

Sixers rookie F Turner to come off bench (AP)
Evan Turner is a bench player for the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers coach Doug Collins chose not to start Turner for Wednesday night's opener against the Miami Heat. Turner was selected with the No. 2 overall pick of the NBA draft. Turner, the Associated Press Player of the Year, averaged 20.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists while leading the Buckeyes into the round of 16 in the NCAA...

Iverson appears close to deal in Turkey (AP)
Allen Iverson seems set for another crossover -- this one from the NBA to the Turkish basketball league. The 2001 NBA MVP has been out of work since leaving the Philadelphia 76ers in March to deal with family issues. Unwanted by the NBA, Iverson appears close to a deal to sign with Besiktas. The team's executive board member Seref Yalcin is ready to meet with Iverson this week to work out...

Philadelphia 76ers exercise options on Jrue Holiday, Marreese Speights
The Philadelphia 76ers have exercised their third-year option on guard Jrue Holiday and the fourth-year option on forward Marreese Speights, putting both players under contract through the 2011-12 season.

76ers pick up Holiday, Speights options (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers have exercised their third-year option on guard Jrue Holiday and the fourth-year option on forward Marreese Speights, putting both players under contract through the 2011-12 season. Holiday was the 17th overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft and the youngest player in the league last season.

Sixers rout Knicks without coach Collins (AP)

Doug Collins missed his second straight preseason game. His presence was still felt. Jason Kapono and Andre Iguodala scored 20 points each and the Philadelphia 76ers closed their preseason schedule with a 118-91 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Lou Williams added 18 while Elton Brand had 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Sixers (2-5), who open the regular season on Oct.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins to miss 2nd straight game
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins will miss his second straight game because of symptoms related to a concussion he suffered on Memorial Day.

76ers coach Collins to miss second game (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins will miss his second straight game because of symptoms related to a concussion he suffered on Memorial Day. Collins will skip Wednesday's game against New York. He missed Tuesday's loss at Cleveland. Collins was undergoing tests Wednesday and his next scheduled on-court activity is scheduled for Friday's practice.

Cavaliers waive former Tar Heels G Green (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived second-year guard Danny Green. A second-round draft pick in 2009 from North Carolina, Green averaged 3.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in four preseason games. Last season, he appeared in 20 games for Cleveland. The Cavs announced the move shortly after their 111-95 victory over Philadelphia in Cincinnati on Tuesday night.

Raptors overcome Holiday, 76ers in 2OT (AP)

DeMar DeRozan scored the winning basket with 35 seconds to play and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-116 in double overtime in exhibition play Wednesday night. DeRozan, who missed a potential winning free throw at the end of the first overtime, converted a hook shot and Amir Johnson added a dunk to help the Raptors (2-2) snap a two-game losing streak.

DeRozan, Raptors outlast 76ers in double OT
DeMar DeRozan scored the winning basket with 35 seconds to play and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-116 in double overtime in exhibition play Wednesday night.

Sixers waive Florence - James Florence (G) Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers have waived guard James Florence, who they signed for training camp.

Nets rally in final 15 seconds, nip Sixers at horn
Stephen Graham hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and the New Jersey Nets rallied from a seven-point deficit in the final 15 seconds to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 90-89 on Saturday in a preseason game.

Nets' 3 at buzzer keeps Collins winless (AP)

Stephen Graham hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and the New Jersey Nets rallied from a seven-point deficit in the final 15 seconds to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 90-89 on Saturday in a preseason game. Anthony Morrow cut the 76ers' 88-81 lead to four points with a 3-pointer with just under 13 seconds to play, then the Nets took advantage of poor free throw shooting by Philadelphia to get the...

Shaq scores 8 in debut with Celtics (AP)

Shaq's debut was a hit. Shaquille O'Neal scored eight points in his debut with the Boston Celtics and the defending Eastern Conference champions opened their preseason with a 93-65 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Ray Allen led Boston with 14 points, including two 3-pointers, while Glen `Big Baby' Davis and Semih Erden both had 13 points.

Collins loses in 76ers coaching debut (AP)
Brook Lopez scored 24 points, Terrence Williams added 20, and the New Jersey Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 103-96 in an exhibition game Tuesday night. The Nets shot 51 percent from the field and went 8 of 12 from 3-point range in their first action against an NBA opponent. They beat Maccabi Haifa of the Israeli Premier League on Sunday night.

New-look 76ers optimistic after overhaul (AP)
Elton Brand looked lean at about 255 pounds. Andre Iguodala has a gold medal from the world championships, a rare sign of success for a player who's spent his entire career with the Philadelphia 76ers. That's only part of the overhaul for the stagnant franchise. Evan Turner is on board as the shooting guard of the future.

Craig Brackins of New Orleans Hornets traded to Philadelphia 76ers for Willie Green, Jason Smith
The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired rookie forward Craig Brackins from the New Orleans Hornets for Willie Green and Jason Smith.

Sixers acquire F Brackins from Hornets (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired rookie forward Craig Brackins from the New Orleans Hornets for Willie Green and Jason Smith. The Sixers also got forward Darius Songaila in Thursday's trade. Brackins was taken by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 21st overall pick in the NBA draft. He was then traded to New Orleans.

Bulls hire Pinckney as assistant coach (AP)
The Chicago Bulls have hired former Villanova star Ed Pinckney as an assistant coach. Pinckney is best remembered for leading Villanova to an upset over Georgetown in the 1985 NCAA championship game before playing 12 seasons in the NBA. He joins new coach Tom Thibodeau's staff in Chicago after spending last season as a TV analyst for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Warriors sign swingman Carney (AP)
The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent swingman Rodney Carney to a contract. The team announced the deal with the 26-year-old Carney on Wednesday. Carney played in 68 games for Philadelphia last season. He averaged 4.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in 12.6 minutes per game. Carney was originally selected 16th overall by Chicago in the first round of the 2006 draft.

Dionte Christmas opts to play in Turkey - Dionte Christmas (G) Philadelphia 76ers
Dionte Christmas has decided to play in Turkey next season.

Andres Nocioni of Philadelphia 76ers advised to skip FIBA World Championship
The Philadelphia 76ers have advised injured forward Andres Nocioni to skip the upcoming world championships because of an injured left ankle.

Sixers advise F Nocioni to skip worlds (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers have advised injured Argentina forward Andres Nocioni to skip the upcoming world championships because of an injured left ankle. After an MRI exam on the ankle, the Sixers team doctor recommended that Nocioni stop all basketball and impact activity until the team opens training camp at the end of September.

Sixers advise Nocioni to skip worlds
The Philadelphia 76ers have advised injured forward Andres Nocioni to skip the upcoming world championships because of an injured left ankle.

Rod Thorn named team president of Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers have hired Rod Thorn as team president.

76ers hire Thorn as team president
The Philadelphia 76ers have hired Rod Thorn as team president.

Report: Philadelphia 76ers hire Rod Thorn as new team president
A person familiar with the deal says the 76ers have hired Rod Thorn as their new team president.

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.

Hawks: No talks with Woodson yet (AP)
Hawks coach Mike Woodson said Tuesday there have been no talks on a new contract with Atlanta, even amid reports that he'll be a candidate to take another job after the season. The most persistent report is that Woodson could wind up as Philadelphia's coach, which is based on Larry Brown leaving Charlotte to become the 76ers' general manager.

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)