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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.
Via nba.com/sixers  |  June 15, 2009

Sixers send Green and Smith to the Hornets

For those of you that were sick of seeing Willie Green walk out onto a basketball court for the Philadelphia 76ers, you’ll be thrilled. Green, along with Jason Smith, have been shipped to the New Orleans Hornets for 6′ 9″ Darius Songaila and 6′ 10″ Craig Brackins. Finally, the Sixers have been able to pull [...]
Via Sports Page Network  |  September 23, 2010

Sixers extend options on Young, Smith & Speights

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 knee injury looks to become a factor and a reliable player off the bench this season. The good thing about this is...
Via Philadelphia 76ers Blog  |  October 23, 2009

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.
Via All Philadelphia Sports  |  January 28, 2008

Sixers send Green and Smith to the Hornets

For those of you that were sick of seeing Willie Green walk out onto a basketball court for the Philadelphia 76ers, you’ll be thrilled. Green, along with Jason Smith, has been shipped to the New Orleans Hornets for 6′ 9″ Darius Songaila and 6′ 10″ Craig Brackins. Finally, the Sixers have been able to pull [...]
Via GCobb.com  |  September 23, 2010

Jason Smith Tears ACL, Could Miss Season

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 that this happened, but Jason is resilient and he'll receive the best treatment available,...
Via Hot Stove Philly  |  August 08, 2008

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 night during a session at Tim Grgurich's nationally-renowned skills camp...
Via The Recliner GM  |  August 08, 2008

Darius Songaila, Craig Brackens To 76ers For Jason Smith, Willie Green

The Philadelphia 76ers have announced they have made a trade with the New Orleans Hornets that will send center Jason Smith and guard Willie Green in exchange for forward Darius Songaila and rookie Craig Brackins. The deal was rumored this morning and general manager Rod Thorn made the official announcement just moments ago. “We made the move for these two players...
Via Eternal Mulligan  |  September 23, 2010

The New Orleans Hornets acquire Willie Green & Jason Smith from the Sixers

The Hornets have acquired 29-year old SG Willie Green and 24-year old power forward Jason Smith from the 76ers for 32-year old power forward Darius Songaila and 22-year old rookie power forward Craig Brackins. Green played in 73 games (18 starts) for the 76ers last season and he averaged 21.3 minutes, 8.7 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. He has now played in 422 games...
Via Hornets Locker  |  September 23, 2010

76ers trade Willie Green and Jason Smith to Hornets

On Thursday, the 76ers traded veteran guard Willie Green and forward Jason Smith to the New Orleans Hornets in...
Via Boston Herald Sports  |  September 24, 2010

Former Sixer Ratliff Returns To Philly

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, who played for the Sixers from 1997 to 2001, was reportedly offered more money to play elsewhere...
Via Hot Stove Philly  |  August 20, 2008

Hornets Acquire Willie Green, Jason Smith

The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have acquired guard Willie Green and power forward/center Jason Smith from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for forward's Craig Brackins and Darius Songaila.
Via NBA.com  |  September 23, 2010

Philadelphia 76ers Pull Four-Player Deal With Hornets

Hopefully Brackins lets his potential shine bright in Philly.The Philadelphia 76ers are still trying to twist and tweak their roster in preparation for the upcoming NBA season. Today, they pulled the trigger on a four-player deal that will send G Willie Green and F Jason Smith to New Orleans in return for Forwards Darius Songaila and Craig Brackins.Sixers' General Manager, Ed...
Via 2 Minutes to Midnight Green  |  September 23, 2010

Hornets trade Craig Brackins and Darius Songaila to 76ers for Willie Green and Jason Smith

The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have acquired guard Willie Green and power forward/center Jason Smith from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for forward’s Craig Brackins and Darius Songaila. “It is tough to trade Darius and Craig, but we believe both teams will benefit from this move,” said General Manager Dell Demps. “Willie is [...]
Via Inside Hoops  |  September 23, 2010

Breaking: Hornets Trade Craig Brackins To Sixers

Breaking news from ESPN, Craig Brackins (21st overall pick) has been sent to the Philadelphia 76ers with Darius Songaila for Jason Smith and Willie Green. Brackins will join the second overall pick, Evan Turner, as the second rookie on the 76ers roster. The New Orleans...
Via The Rookie Wall  |  September 23, 2010

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.
Via MVN  |  December 07, 2007

AREA 51 Leads a Talented Class of Rookies

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!
Via Fantasy Basketball Pros  |  February 12, 2008

Sixers trade Willie Green & Jason Smith to Hornets for Songaila & Brackins

The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a trade with the New Orleans Hornets as they traded long time Sixer guard Willie Green and forward/center Jason Smith for forwards Darius Songaila and Craig Brackins. Rod Thorn who recently became the Sixers President made the move to continue to build a quality bench. With the move, the Sixers get bigger in the frontcourt and unclogged the crowded...
Via Philadelphia 76ers Blog  |  September 24, 2010

Updated Hornets Roster

I haven’t done a post in awhile and during that time the Hornets made a few moves that have added depth, but not sure what else. In the past few weeks the Hornets have added these players: SF Joe Alexander, G Willie Green, PG Mustafa Shakur, F-C Jason Smith, G DJ Strawberry, and C Daryl Watkins. Green and Smith  were traded for as the Hornets sent away F Darius Songalia and...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  September 24, 2010

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.
Via ESPN  |  September 23, 2010

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 of Brand was definitely the better move. Here's why...
Via All Philadelphia Sports  |  July 13, 2008

Philadelphia 76ers Pull Four-Player Deal With Hornets

Hopefully Brackins lets his potential shine bright in Philly.The Philadelphia 76ers are still trying to twist and tweak their roster in preparation for the upcoming NBA season. Today, they pulled the trigger on a four-player deal that will send G Willie Green and F Jason Smith to New Orleans in return for Forwards Darius Songaila and Craig Brackins.Sixers' General Manager, Ed...
Via Sports Page Network  |  September 23, 2010

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.
Via ESPN  |  September 23, 2010

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 most, if not all, of the coming season. He may or may not need surgery, but either way, Smith will...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  August 08, 2008

If you retire AI's #3, it better go up with Velcro ...

The major news report this evening came from Philadelphia where former NBA columnist Stephen A. Smith released a statement from former NBA All-Star Allen Iverson, announcing Iverson's plans to retire from the NBA. The 10-year NBA All-Star guard, who made stops in Denver and Detroit before playing only three road games for Memphis this season, walked away from his contract with...
Via terrylyons.com  |  November 26, 2009
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