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Washington Wizards 88, Philadelphia 76ers 89, Replacement Refs 2

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More photos » by Matt Slocum - AP Browse more photos » On a day where the real referees moved closer to an agreement with the league, the replacement referees bungled a huge call with one second left to give...
>> www.bulletsforever.com/2009/10...
 

Sixers '09-'10 Season Preview: Reasons to Be (Cautiously) Optimistic

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Finally, today is the day that we've all been waiting for, the one we've watched and offered endless prognostication for, the one that will keep us up late at nights and be the topic of every office / dorm room conversation. That's right--it's the night of the 76ers...
>> www.the700level.com/2009/10...
 

Jason Smith Welcomed Soldiers

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jason Smith welcomed home Soldiers of the 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, who served 10 months in Iraq, at a local event to honoring their return in Trenton.
>> www.nba.com/sixers/...
 

Video compilation of Louis Williams' best performances: Earns NBA play of the week

The Sixers may not be doing very much in terms of winning games (2-11 in January), but they sure are showing up on the highlight reels. Louis Williams is a star in the making. You have to check out this compilation of his best plays.
>> www.allphiladelphiasports.com/blog.ph...
 

Jason Smith Tears ACL, Could Miss Season

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Philadelphia 76ers' back up center Jason Smith tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a Las Vegas NBA camp. The injury will require surgery and Smith could miss the entire 2008-2009 season, according to his agent, Marc Bartelstein. "It's unfortunate...
>> www.hotstovephilly.com/2008/08...
 

Jason Smith Tears ACL - Likely Out Months

Finally found a source on the rumor that Jason Smith hurt his knee this week. Philly.com is reporting... Jason Smith, the 76ers' second-year big man, is likely to miss several months after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Smith went down Wednesday...
>> www.reclinergm.com/jason-s...
 

76ers pick up option on starter Young, 2 others

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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...
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

Former Sixer Ratliff Returns To Philly

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Sixers' General Manager Ed Stefansky continues to show a bold and aggressive nature not often seen in Philadelphia outside of the Flyers with the announcement that they have signed veteran center Theo Ratliff to a one-year deal at the veteran's minimum of $1.4 million. Ratliff...
>> www.hotstovephilly.com/2008/08...
 

GameThink: "Dear Mr. President..."

An open letter to new Philadelphia Sixers President Ed Stefanski. Includes helpful suggestions on how to proceed, and some out of the box ideas for a new coach.
>> mvn.com/nba-76e...
 

AREA 51 Leads a Talented Class of Rookies

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Area 51 (Sean Williams) leads a talented class of mid-first round rookies. Take a look as Mike analyzes the current draft class in depth at Fantasy Basketball Pros!
>> www.fantasybasketballpros.com/2008/02...
 

Elton Brand was a much better choice than Josh Smith; Speights impresses in debut

After first hearing about the Elton Brand signing, I was thrilled, but was a also little disappointed that the Sixers didn't opt for Josh Smith instead. I thought Smith's youth and speed would be a better fit for Philadelphia's style of basketball. However, the acquisition...
>> www.allphiladelphiasports.com/blog.ph...
 

Uh oh: Jason Smith tears ACL, could miss season

With the acquisition of Elton Brand, power forward/center Jason Smith didn't figure to get a ton of minutes with the Sixers, but he still figured to be a key contributor off the bench. Unfortunately, after tearing his ACL in his knee during practice, it appears Smith could miss...
>> allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com/2008/08...
 

Wizards Summer League Game 2 Blog: Philadelphia 76ers

The 0-2 record doesn't mean much....but Wizards fans can't exactly be pleased with the "veteran" qualities that Nick Young has brought to the table in Vegas this year. We all expect him to show more experience in the summer league. Dominic McGuire had a much better...
>> www.truthaboutit.net/2008/07...
 

Sixers Win The First of Six Out West

As the team adjusted to the different time zone, Mo Cheeks decided to finally wake up and make some changes of his own leading the Sixers to win the first game on their 6 game west road trip.
>> mvn.com/nba-76e...
 

Sixers, Iguodala Close To Blockbuster Deal

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The Philadelphia 76ers and star forward Andre Iguodala are reportedly close to a 6 year deal worth $80 million. While it is largely assumed that the deal will be completed either Wednesday or Thursday, there has been no official comment. Sixers' GM Ed Stefanski has repeatedly...
>> www.hotstovephilly.com/2008/08...
 

Sixers bring back Theo Ratliff

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Theo Ratliff, who played for the Sixers from 1997 to 2001 and has since played with five different franchises, is coming back to Philly after signing a one year deal with the Sixers. Ratliff is 35 years old, but is still a decent big man with good shot blocking abilities. While this...
>> allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com/2008/08...
 

Rewinding the Passion and Pride covering of the Billy King firing

Passion and Pride's Jon Burkett says, "Whether Ed Stefanski can help us turn it around or not remains to be seen, but he will give it his best shot. To leave the same post with a division rival to take this job just speaks confidence into Stefanski's perspective on the...
>> mvn.com/nba-76e...
 

Rumors and Free Agent Updates - Josh Smith Off the Market Edition

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The big news today is that the Memphis Grizzlies have given Hawks' restricted free agent, Josh Smith, an offer sheet worth $58 million over 5 years. The Grizzlies are the only team left with cap space now that both Philly and the Clippers have used theirs up and are the only team...
>> celticsgreen.blogspot.com/2008/08...
 

Sixers vs. Pistons: Series Breakdown

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After making my NBA playoff predictions yesterday, it's time to take a closer look at the Sixers series with the Pistons, which gets under way today. The Sixers have a tough road ahead if they want to get past Detroit, a veteran team who has been through the wars together and know...
>> allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com/2008/04...
 

Sixers extend options on Young, Smith & Speights

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The Philadelphia 76ers extended options on Thaddeus Young, Jason Smith & Marreese Speights. The three players have provided a nice young nucleus for the Sixers. Young & Speights in particular have become an intricate part of the team. Smith returning from his...
>> www.philadelphia76ersblog.com/index.p...
 

76ers exercise options on Marreese Speights, Jason Smith and Thaddeus Young

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Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has exercised the third-year contract option for Marreese Speights and the fourth-year contract options for Jason Smith and Thaddeus Young. “Thaddeus, Jason and Marreese are three of our young...
>> www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p...
 

Sixers exercise options on three players

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The Philadelphia 76ers have exercised the third-year contract option for forward Marreese Speights and the fourth- year options for forwards Jason Smith and Thaddeus Young.
>> www.miamiherald.com/sports/...
 
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