ROD THORN RUMORS & GOSSIP
Sixers Hire Hinkie, Optimistic for Future
The search for a new general manager and president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, the third-most winningest playoff team in NBA history, has come to a close. Former executive for the Houston Rockets, Sam Hinkie, ultimately got the coveted open job.
Hinkie, replacing president Rod Thorn and general manager Tony DiLeo, is known league-wide for taking the...
Philadelphia 76ers insured against Andrew Bynum’s injury
Sixers president, Rod Thorn, has come out and said that the 76ers, whose first choice would be to have a healthy Andrew Bynum suited up and playing for them this season, have a league-wide insurance against Bynum’s knee injury. An injury than Thorn calls “bizarre”.
“There is a league-wide insurance that he’s under that gives you some relief along those lines,” Thorn...
Report: 76ers name DiLeo GM
A person familiar with the decision says the Philadelphia 76ers have named Tony DiLeo general manager.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement was not yet made Friday.
DiLeo will work alongside team president Rod Thorn. Thorn has only one year left on his contract. Thorn has a provision in his contract that will allow him to become a consultant...
Via AP on Fox
September 21, 2012
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AP Source: 76ers name DiLeo general manager
A person familiar with the decision says the Philadelphia 76ers have named Tony DiLeo general manager.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement was not yet made Friday.
DiLeo will work under team president Rod Thorn. Thorn has only one year left on his contract.
The Sixers spent the summer interviewing several candidates for the job. They decided...
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September 21, 2012
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Who is the General Manager of the Philadelphia 76ers?
Despite having one of the most groundbreaking off seasons in like 30 years the 76ers are still believed to be searching for a new general manager. The highly respected and crafty front office guru, Rod Thorn was hired as the Sixers president in 2010. Thorn’s career as a player and executive has been highly decorated. In 1978 he became the GM of the Chicago Bulls and can be credited...
Mike Zarren to interview for Philadelphia 76ers’ general manager opening
Rod Thorn current general manager of the 76ers is stepping down with Mike Zarren a serious candidate to replace ThornThe more I read about Boston Celtics assistant general manager Mike Zarren, the more upset I get that the Celtics are likely to lose him, if not this year then in the near future.Zarren is a Harvard law graduate, who is known for his state-of-the-art replay system...
Next GM of the Sixers, Tom Penn?……YAWN!
The Sixer’s search for Rod Thorn’s replacement is said to have a front-runner, Tom Penn a former Portland Trail Blazer executive. Penn, who lasted worked in 2010 as Portland’s VP of Basketball Operations is said to be a “master capologist”. His resume also includes a seven-year stint with the Memphis Grizzlies where he served as the teams Assistant General Manager for...
76ers make bold moves on draft night
The Philadelphia 76ers wanted a big man. They got one, along with a young combo forward who team president Rod Thorn claimed was the brain trust's unanimous choice at No. 15. Selecting St. John's forward Moe Harkless was a surprise, considering the team's need for a big man and the depth of quality power forward/centers. Then they got Arnett Moultrie, a solid center...
Sixers' President Thorn Asked League To Look At Final Play In Minnesota
According to Dei Lynam of CSN Philly, Sixers' president Rod Thorn has asked the NBA to look into the final play in Minnesota.
"I seldom call the league office," Thorn said, having worked for the NBA as the Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations for 14 years. "They will get back to me and let me know what they thought. Sometimes you make that call also...
Thad Young talks to Denver – Someone wake up Rod Thorn
This is LITERALLY the first rumor I’ve seen associated with the Sixers or any player on the Sixers other than us being one of like 15 teams interested in Bostjan Nachbar. Rod Thorn is either the least active GM around, or the sneakiest. I know what my money is on.
Anyway, the rumor is that Thad Young had a meeting with the Nuggets today, it went very well, and they plan to meet...
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