Posts Tagged ‘Philadelphia 76ers’
Andrei Kirilenko reunites with CSKA Moscow
After recently being waived by the Philadelphia 76ers, Russian-American Andrei Kirilenko (206) is returning to Europe. He is reuniting with former club CSKA Moscow (Russia-VTB). Hampered by injuries, AK47 was only able to play seven games for the Brooklyn Nets in 2014/15, before being traded to the Sixers. He barely saw any action, averaging just…
Read MoreFurkan Aldemir links with 76ers
Furkan Aldemir (207 cm) is heading to the National Basketball Association (NBA) after being picked up by the Philadelphia 76ers, although it is unclear whether he will be farmed out for the rest of the season. The Turkish player started the campaign with Galatasaray LIV Hospital (TBL and Euroleague) in his homeland and played in…
Read MoreAndrew Wiggins is No.1 in 2014 NBA Draft
The Cleveland Cavaliers chose to use their first overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft on a promising, athletic player from Canada in Andrew Wiggins (203 cm, Kansas’14). Going into the final minutes allotted to the team to make their pick there was much speculation on whether they would go with Wiggins’ upside, or Duke…
Read MoreAllen Iverson’s jersey retired by Sixers
The Philadelphia 76ers have retired Allen Iverson’s N0. 3 jersey during halftime in their game against the Washington Wizards on Saturday. His banner was raised between Maurice Cheeks’ No.10 and Charles Barkley’s No. 34. The emotional Iverson cupped his hand to his ear in the likeness of his iconic image one more time in front…
Read MoreNBA Trade Deadline Round-up
In the days and even hours leading up to the recently hit NBA trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers figured to be the biggest mover and shaker as it fully commits to rebuilding its roster from the ground up, beginning with the 2014 NBA draft. The biggest move the Sixers made at the deadline was to…
Read MoreNayal Mac Koshwal trains with the 76ers
Nayal Mac Koshwal (208 cm, De Paul´10) has joined up with the Philadelphia 76ers (USA, NBA) for the franchises training camp. This year the power forward /center has played three times for the Rochester Razorsharks (USA, PBL) where he tabbed numbers of 2.7 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. The native of Sudan was drafted…
Read MoreNick Young sued for sexual assault
Philadelphia 76ers guard Nick Young (198 cm, USC’07) is being sued for an alleged sexual assault that he committed
Read MoreSam Hinkie is Philadelphia 76ers’ new GM
The Philadelphia 76ers have hired a new General Manager and President of Basketball Operations. His name is Sam Hinkie. Hinkie has been with the Houston Rockets for the past eight seasons. Hinkie has been part of the Rockets’ “analytics movement,” working closely with GM Daryl Morey. Hinkie is replacing Rob Thorn as President and Tony…
Read MoreDoug Collins leaving as 76ers coach
Philadelphia 76ers Head Coach Doug Collins will not be returning to coach the team for the 2013-14 season. Collins has one year remaining in four-year contract and will be owed $4.5 million. There has yet to be confirmation on whether Collins will remain with the organization next season in another capacity or whether he and…
Read MoreFrancisco Elson on try-out in Iran
Francisco Elson (211 cm, California’99) has left for Iran, where he will try out for ten days with Mahram Tehran. Coach of the Iranian team is Slovenian Mehmed Becirovic. He knows Elson very well, from the time that he played in the Spanish ACB and with the Dutch national team. Coach Becirovic is also coaching…
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