76ERS RUMORS & GOSSIP

76ers Hold Off Bobcats

Monday night in Charlotte was supposed to be a blowout in the eyes of 76ers fans. Instead, the game against the last place Bobcats was a rollercoaster of a ride with the Philadelphia 76ers notching their 20th win of the season, 98-89. The 76ers, now 20-9, did not record their 20th win last season until their 45th game. The game began as most fans would have expected, with the 76ers...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  9 hours ago
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The coach Jeremy Lin made famous

In his first four starts, Jeremy Lin has scored more points than the likes of Shaq, Allen Iverson and Michael Jordan in their first four starts. An incredible feat for an un-drafted guard from Harvard. One would think the rising Knicks’ star would stay in a plush hotel while leading the team on a great run, however, that is not the case. Thanks to Landry Field via Twitter, we get...
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WORTH THE RISK?

Lakers may have interest in Iverson

Allen Iverson is reportedly open to making an NBA return, and the Lakers could potentially have interest in adding him to their back court if he agrees to go to the D-League first.

Via Hardcourt Mayhem  |  1 day ago
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76ers Bounce Back, Beat Cavs 99-84.

For the first time this season, the Philadelphia 76ers were on a losing streak.  Luckily for them, the beat-up Cleveland Cavaliers came next on the schedule and the 76ers bounced back from two straight losses with a pretty easy 99-84 victory. The Cavs, missing rookie sensation Kyrie Irving (concussion) and big-man Anderson Varajeo (broken wrist), needed to play a near perfect game...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  2 days ago
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Sixers C Hawes sidelined again

Philadelphia 76ers center Spencer Hawes will sit out his third straight game Saturday against Cleveland. Hawes continues to be bothered by an Achilles' injury that had sidelined him for 10 games. He returned for two games, playing over 30 minutes in each, before the injury flared up again. Hawes is averaging 10.5 points and 8.3 rebounds for the season.
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  2 days ago
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Allen Iverson Could End Up Playing in Puerto Rico or Venezuela

During the NBA lockout Allen Iverson claimed to be interested in making an NBA comeback. Well, it’s already February and he has yet to land anywhere. But fear not AI fans, there is hope that he will play professional basketball this year, only it won’t exactly be where he was thinking. On Monday Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Iverson’s representatives have contacted...
Via Rumors and Rants  |  4 days ago
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Andre Iguodala named an NBA All-Star

The reserves, selected by the NBA coaches, for the Eastern and Western Conference All-Star teams were recently announced on TNT, and the Sixers’ Andre Iguodala was the final player announced. Iguodala, a first-time All-Star, has been one of the leaders on the 18-8 Philadelphia Sixers. He’s averaging 13.0 PPG,  6.7 RPG, 5.2 APG, and 1.8 steals per game this season. Doug...
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Allen Iverson: A replacement player for the Clippers?

The Los Angeles Clippers received horrible news when they found out Chauncey Billups will miss the rest of the season due to a torn left Achilles tendon, but is all lost? Sitting atop the Pacific division and possibly ready to make a run deep into the playoffs they need to find a solid replacement. Could Allen Iverson fit the description? Mo Williams, Randy Foye and Eric Bledsoe...
Via Shatter The Backboard  |  4 days ago
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The Philadelphia 76ers are BACK, really.

As Lou Williams’ floater in the lane made its way into the hoop, time stood still for Sixers fans in Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Center. Take a look around the arena, fans are standing and cheering in the aisles. There is a buzz in the arena that hasn’t been there in years. There was noise, not arena-made noise, but real, actual fan volume. Fans weren’t concerned...
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Kobe Gets The History, Sixers Get The Win

Tonight in Philly, it was looking like another case of Old And Lots Of Money Established Talent pulling rank on the most adorable NBA team on the planet, your Philadelphia 76ers. Philadelphia's least-favorite son, Kobe Bean Bryant, had 24 points at the half in front of a sellout crowd to move past Shaq in the record books of all-time scorers. Lots of people came wearing Laker...
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CIRCUS IS IN TOWN

Iguodala's no-look, back-to-basket spin shot

Philadelphia 76ers star Andre Iguodala had attempted and made an absolute ridiculous shot against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight. Iggy drove into the lane, spun around and threw up a shot with his back turned to the basket. That’s right a no look shot and it was good. Simply unbelievable take a look at. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fmysportsrumors.com%2Fblog%2F2012...
Via My Sports Rumors  |  7 days ago
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Philadelphia 76ers Testing The Superstar Argument

The Philadelphia 76ers are finally getting some national attention after being first place in the Atlantic division.  Boasting an impressive 17-7 record, the 76ers are a different breed of NBA team.  How can a NBA team sustain such a winning record without having an elite player?  Believe it or not, it can be done in today’s NBA if you consistently bring maximum effort,...
Via Rant Sports  |  8 days ago
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Should Allen Iverson get more Credit for Accomplishments?

When people talk about great scorers what names do you hear? Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Wilt Chamberlain. Yes, I know that list can be debated but the name you don’t hear come up that much anymore is Allen Iverson. Allen Iverson was a born scorer, playing for Georgetown averaged over 22 points a game. Iverson was the NBA scoring champion four different times. He averaged...
Via Shatter The Backboard  |  12 days ago
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The Philadelphia 76ers: Is their contention a myth?

There is no doubt that the upstart Philadelphia 76ers are playing extremely well this season. They have a young core with PG Jrue Holliday leading the charge, F Thaddeus Young is playing well, and former first round pick C Spencer Hawes is playing through his best season thus far. There is a solid combination at each position, with bench depth to help through shooters and big men...
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HELP YOURSELF

Iguodala goes off the backboard for the dunk

A couple weeks ago Washington Wizards JaVale McGee got ripped by his coach. He got ripped because on a breakaway he passes it off the backboard and dunked it himself. On Saturday Philadelphia 76ers high flyer Andre Iguodala did the same thing but his was not on a breakaway it was in traffic. Making it that more impressive. Iguodala rebounded a Detroit Pistons miss and...
Via roundballchat.com  |  15 days ago
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