76ers Sign Tony Battie
General manager Ed Stefanski just signed free agent center/power forward Tony Battie, late last night . Terms were not disclosed. ” Tony Battie will add much needed depth to our front line” said by GM Ed Stefanski. Tony Battie only appeared in 15 games last year for the New Jersey Nets. Battie averaged 6.4 points and grabbed 5.3 rebounds per game.
Tony Battie was traded...
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July 22, 2010
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Sixers Re-Sign Tony Battie
#Sixers officially announced team has re-signed Tony Battie.
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) December 12, 2011
Yahoo had an article about Tony Battie and really summed it up best.
Battie appeared in nearly half the games for the 76ers in the 2010-11 season and averaged about 10 minutes. While those aren't spectacular numbers, they are really valuable to a team that...
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December 12, 2011
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December 12, 2011
Memory Lane Monday: Tony Battie
The most important thing that Tony Battie has done in his basketball career (and perhaps his entire life, according to some Celtics fans) did not come on the basketball court. Nor will it ever show up on the stat sheet. It came at a nightclub in Boston on September 25, 2000. After fellow teammate (and one of the greatest Celtics players in franchise history) Paul Pierce was stabbed...
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July 04, 2011
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July 04, 2011
Sixers add depth with center Tony Battie.
(Philadelphia, PA) - The Philadelphia 76ers acquired free agent center Tony Battie to an undisclosed contract. Battie is a 12 year pro and has played most recently with the Orlando Magic and New Jersey Nets.
This move will add more depth for the Sixers in the front court and could trigger another offseason trade as the Sixers have 14 players under contract (including free agent...
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July 21, 2010
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July 21, 2010
Tony Battie interested in return to Boston
Via WEEI.com:On Friday, Yahoo! Sports reported Tony
Battie is a candidate to be bought out by the Nets before Monday’s
deadline. WEEI.com has learned the Celtics are one of the teams Battie
would be interested in signing with if he is bought out. According to a
source familiar with the situation, Battie would eye the top three or
four teams in each...
Via Red's Army
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February 28, 2010
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February 28, 2010
Sixers sign center Tony Battie
In a move to add more depth to their frontcourt, the Sixers have signed free agent center Tony Battie. Terms of the contract are not known at this point but you can bet it's only a one year deal for something close to the veteran minimum.While Battie isn't an exciting addition, he is a 12 year veteran who will be happy with a limited role off the bench. Given that the Sixers...
Via All Things Philly Sports
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July 21, 2010
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July 21, 2010
Sixers sign veteran Battie
The newest member of the 76ers - Tony Battie.
The Philadelphia 76ers have finally made a move in free agency, and although it’s not a major move, the addition of Tony Battie will add some depth to the frontcourt. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Battie will be entering his 14th season in the NBA with the 76ers, and after a dismal season with the New Jersey Nets in 2009...
Via The Sixer Sense
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July 21, 2010
Boston Athlete of the Day: Tony Battie
Tony Battie was a member of the Boston Celtics from 1998-2003. During his last full season in Beantown, Battie averaged 7.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. It was undoubtedly his most productive campaign, but his most prominent moment as a Celtic came two years earlier, in a nightclub rather than an arena,
Battie rushed Celtics captain Paul Pierce to the hospital after being...
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March 11, 2011
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March 11, 2011
Battie Re-Signs With Sixers
Tony Battie played in 38 games last season for the Sixers, averaging 2.6 points and 2.6 rebounds a game.
Via RealGM
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December 09, 2011
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December 09, 2011
Sixers Sign Tony Battie
Philadelphia GM Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has signed free agent center Tony Battie...
Via RealGM
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July 21, 2010
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July 21, 2010
2010-2011 NBA Regular Season: Hedo Turkoglu Dunks On Tony Battie
I didn't even realize Tony Battie was on the 76ers. Thanks to Hedo for pointing that out.
Via You Got Dunked On
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January 20, 2011
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January 20, 2011
Player Comparison: Who is better Tony Battie or Jeff Foster?
Jeff Foster has an astounding vertical leap for a big goofy white guy
Both names have been mentioned in rumors in the Magic’s quest for a backup center. These two aren’t exactly the best backups out there, but with big men always coming at and costing a premium, these two would suffice for 10-12 minutes a game. Get a few rebounds; pick up a few fouls. Jeff Foster for as...
Via Magic Sideline
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January 06, 2011
Eddie Jones Dunks On Tony Battie
Eddie Jones with the "gusto jam" on Tony Battie.
Via You Got Dunked On
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June 12, 2009
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June 12, 2009
Sixers Re-Sign Tony Battie
The Sixers re-signed Tony Battie to a one-year deal.
Via RealGM
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December 13, 2011
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December 13, 2011
76ers sign Tony Battie
Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has si
gned free agent center Tony Battie. As per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“We see Tony Battie as a player who can come in and give us additional depth in the front court while also providing a valuable [...]
Via Inside Hoops
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July 21, 2010
76ersCentral.com’s 2010-11 Roster Exit Meetings: Tony Battie, Jrue Holiday, and Marreese Speights
In this edition of 76ersCentral.com’s Exit Meetings, we’ll take a look at Tony Battie, Jrue Holiday and Marreese Speights.
Tony Battie
Battie, at age 35 is certainly on the down-swing of his career. The Former 5th overall pick in the 1997 draft, was signed by the 76ers last season to add some much needed size down-low. Battie only saw action in 38 games this season, averaging...
Via 76ers Central
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May 09, 2011
Sixers Have Blake Griffin Fighting Mad
Blake and Tony Battie have gone at it hard in the first half.
Read more at Philly Sports Daily
Via Philly Sports Daily
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March 16, 2011
Blake Griffin Gets His Panties in a Bunch
Blake Griffin took exception to a decently rough foul by Tony Battie and proceeded to throw a little fit. I ccn’t say that I blame the rookie. He has spent... Read more »
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March 17, 2011
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March 17, 2011
76ers re-sign center Tony Battie
The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that the team has re-signed free agent center Tony Battie. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Sixers training camp roster now stands at 18.
“We are happy to have Tony back with us,” Sixers President of Basketball Operations Rod Thorn said. “He will add depth to [...]
Via Inside Hoops
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December 12, 2011
Sixers bring back C Battie
The Philadelphia 76ers re-signed center Tony Battie on Monday.
Via Basketball ] MiamiHerald.com
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December 12, 2011
An NBA Draft Story: Tony Battie Comes Full Circle With Sixers.
(Philadelphia, PA) -This summer was a big offseason for the Philadelphia 76ers; laugh if you may, but the team will look drastically different than last season, although they stayed completely inactive.
Despite being non existent in the free-agent fiasco, the Sixers made major changes with the acquisition of new head coach Doug Collins and the trade of long-time Sixer Samuel...
Via Eternal Mulligan
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July 22, 2010
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July 22, 2010
Holiday, Sixers Pull Out Much-Needed Win Over Nets
There might not be a team more deserving of a win.When Tony Battie hits a 3-pointer, you know it's a good night.After finding themselves tied with the New Jersey Nets 66-66 after three quarters last night, the Sixers completely dominated the last 12 minutes of the game, scoring 36 points in the final period to win 102-86 at the Wells Fargo Center.Saturday night's win was a total...
Via 2 Minutes to Midnight Green
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November 27, 2010
Sixers sign veteran C Battie (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed free-agent center Tony Battie. Team president Ed Stafanski said Wednesday that the 76ers want Battie to provide frontcourt depth and a "veteran presence" for younger players. Terms of his contract were not disclosed. The 6-foot-11 Battie has averaged 6.4 points and 5.3 rebounds over 12 NBA seasons.
Via Yahoo! Sports
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July 21, 2010
76ers sign free agent Battie
PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers have signed free-agent center Tony Battie.
Via SportingNews.com
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July 21, 2010
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