Allen Iverson, who thought his NBA career was over, instead found himself rejoining the team where he spent his greatest seasons. "When I had the opportunity to come back here," Iverson said on Thursday - his voice cracking - "I couldn't turn it down. I'm just happy." Philadelphia president Ed Stefanski confirmed Wednesday that the team was bringing Iverson back to the club where he spent 10 seasons. Iverson posted the highest scoring average in team history (28.1). He was second on the team... Read Full Story
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. Oklahoma City opened the second half on a 14-5 run to take a 68-61 lead on Thabo Sefolosha's 3-pointer from the left corner... Read Full Story
Found these tidbits this morning figured I toss it out there…
Sixers GM Ed Stefanski is desperate to unload forward Elton Brand(notes) and the $66 million owed over the remaining four years of his crippling contract, sources say, but that will be incredibly difficult. Even with several teams, including Golden State and Charlotte, desperate for low-post scorers and rebounders, no one believes Brand, who makes $14.8 million this season, has enough left to merit taking on that contract... Read Full Story
… before you fire Eddie Jordan ?
Serious question.
I want to know what the criteria is for firing a coach. Where is the breaking point?
8 losses in a row? Check . 9? Might be checking this tomorrow. 10? 15? (not if A.I. has anything to say about it)
28th ranked defense that is getting progressively worse? Check . And that’s before Iverson has played a game.
28th ranked defensive rebounding team? Check .
Not playing one PF/C more than 30 minutes per game. Check... Read Full Story
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. Iverson, his agent and business manager met with Stefanski, coach Eddie Jordan and two other members of the... Read Full Story
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Allen Iverson has agreed terms with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he spent the bulk of his career and won the league MVP award in 2001 after leading the team to the NBA Finals. "In light of the recent injury to Lou Williams, which will sideline him for close to eight weeks, we felt that Allen was the best available free agent guard to help us at this time," Philadelphia's general manager Ed Stefanski said on the team's website (http://www.nba.com/sixers) Wednesday... Read Full Story
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. Andre Iguodala hit a 3-pointer with 5.6 seconds remaining to tie it at 102. He missed badly on a desperation jumper at the buzzer. Willie Green scored a season-high 23 points... Read Full Story
Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points and Jason Terry sank the game-winning basket with 1.4 seconds remaining, sparking Dallas past Philadelphia 104-102 as the 76ers lost their seventh game in a row. Jason Kidd added a season-high 22 points and 11 assists as the Mavericks recovered from squandering a 17-point lead before winning on Terry's clutch basket. The 76ers met earlier in the day with former 76er guard Allen Iverson, who retired last week but could return in a Philadelphia uniform to help... Read Full Story
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. Andre Iguodala had 21 points for the Sixers, who dropped their sixth straight. But the skid is being overshadowed by speculation that Philadelphia may bring Allen Iverson... Read Full Story
Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points and Jason Terry sank the game-winning basket with 1.4 seconds remaining, sparking Dallas past Philadelphia 104-102 as the 76ers lost their seventh game in a row. Jason Kidd added a season-high 22 points and 11 assists as the Mavericks recovered from squandering a 17-point lead before winning on Terry's clutch basket. The 76ers met earlier in the day with former 76er guard Allen Iverson, who retired last week but could return in a Philadelphia uniform to help... Read Full Story
