PHILADELPHIA SIXERS NEWS
Pistons firing on all cylinders entering second round
The Pistons started the playoffs in cruise control. Not anymore. Detroit revved its motor to dispatch the Sixers, Charley Rosen says.
LIVE: Pistons playing Sixers in Game 6
The Pistons scored the first 10 points and are well on their way to closing out the plucky Sixers in Philly. Follow Game 6 LIVE right here.
Sixers dominate Pistons to take 2-1 series lead
Andre Miller scored 21 points and the Philadelphia Sixers dominated the Detroit Pistons 95-75 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead ...
LIVE: Follow tonight's NBA playoff action
The Sixers won big in Philly. The Mavs are thriving in Dallas. What will happen in Phoenix? Follow tonight's playoff action LIVE.
Pistons get back to business with rout
After losing Game 1, the Pistons stomped the Sixers in Game 2, delivering a strong message in the process, Charley Rosen says.
LIVE: Pistons try to even series with Sixers
After losing Game 1, Tayshaun Prince and the Pistons are playing with more intensity vs. the Sixers in Game 2. Follow it LIVE.
Sixers knock off Pistons in Game 1
Say what? Detroit losing on its home floor? Believe it. Andre Iguodala and the Sixers knocked off the Pistons in Game 1.
Broadcaster of the Week: Bob Salmi, Philadelphia 76ers
Sixers broadcaster Bob Salmi give's an X's and O's perspective on Philadelphia's success this season. Suns broadcaster Al McCoy offers five reasons why Shaq is going to make a difference for the Suns in the playoffs. - Read More...
The Court Reporters: Confidence in Philly
The Sixers have been a solid defensive team all season, but with better chemistry and more confidence in their young role players, they have become pretty good on the other end of the floor as well. John Schuhmann breaks down the numbers inside the Sixers offensive improvement. - Read More...
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 24
Go Around the Association for a recap of Monday's action, including the Sixers' win over the Celtics and J.R. Smith's big fourth quarter. - Read More...
Iverson: Little Man, Giant Heart
Outside of the Wachovia Center there's a statue of Sixers great Wilt Chamberlain and on the base of it, chiseled in bronze, is the quote: "The true measure of a man is the size of his heart."When the Big Dipper uttered those sentiments, he assuredly wasn't talking about Allen Iverson. - Read More...
Iverson Returns to Philly Tonight
In the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Phil Sheridan writes "When he is introduced before tonight's game, the crowd should and almost certainly will give Iverson a warm welcome. He was a once-a-generation talent, a gritty, fearless gamer who threw his tiny body around among the NBA giants and carried an overachieving Sixers team to the NBA Finals. And that's the lesson. Few professional athletes have created such extreme reactions as Iverson among Philadelphia's fevered sports fans. Charles Barkley, maybe. Mike Schmidt, sort of. Terrell Owens, definitely. Donovan McNabb, at times? - Read More...
Suns Pick Up Gordan Giricek for Remainder of Season
The Suns today signed guard Gordan Giricek for the remainder of the season. Giricek became available when he was waived on Feb. 29 by the Sixers, who acquired him from the Utah Jazz on Dec. 29, 2007. - Read More...
In The Paint: Surprising Sixers
Maurice Cheeks has developed the Sixers' young talent. But that doesn't mean he deserves a longer contract, Marques Johnson says.
Miller, Green Score 26 Apiece to Lead Sixers Past Magic
Andre Miller scored 22 of his 26 points in the first half and Willie Green had a season-high 26 to lead the Sixers to a 101-89 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. - Read More...
76ers Run Over Listing Clippers for Third Straight Victory
Lou Williams scored 18 points, and the Sixers won their third straight game with a 101-80 victory over the Clippers on Saturday. - Read More...
Kahn: Trade might be good for Philly
The general consensus is that Utah stole Kyle Korver from Philly. Mike Kahn says it might work out nicely for the Sixers.
76ers Shoot Down Rockets for Third Straight Win
Andre Iguodala scored 16 points, Andre Miller had 17 points and 12 assists and the Sixers led by as many as 31 points in a 100-88 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. - Read More...
Rookie Forward Hill Ready to Return to Sixers Lineup
Sixers beat writer Ryan Lawrence of the COURIER-POST ONLINE reports that "Herbert Hill saw his NBA debut derailed when he suffered a knee injury at the end of October. Nearly six weeks after having his torn left meniscus repaired, the 23-year-old power forward says he's feeling more and more like he's ready to return." - Read More...
Sixers Replace General Manager King With Nets' Stefanski
The Philadelphia 76ers today named Ed Stefanski, a former 10th round selection of the Sixers in l976, as the team's President and General Manager. - Read More...
Korver Returning to Sixers Lineup Tonight in Milwaukee
In the PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, John Kopp reports that "Kyle Korver watched helplessly from the sideline as the 76ers lost two close games last weekend. ... He'll get the chance (to help out) tonight when the Sixers visit the Milwaukee Bucks, who have won their last five games." - Read More...
Sixers rally from poor first half, 25-point deficit to beat Blazers
Oh, what a comeback for the Philadelphia 76ers! Louis Williams scored all 19 points in the second half to rally the Sixers from ...
Nuggets Center Hunter Headed for Knee Surgery
Denver Nuggets center Steven Hunter will undergo arthroscopic surgery Friday on his right knee. The seven-footer sprained his knee in a September game before he was traded to the Nuggets by the Sixers. - Read More...
Kidd, Jefferson, Carter help Nets win
Jason Kidd had a triple-double with 16 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, and Richard Jefferson scored 22 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 93-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Vince Carter added 18 points for the Nets. Andre Iguodala led the Sixers with 16 points, and Kyle Korver had 11 points and 11 rebounds. Kidd thwarted a late Sixers rally with a 3-pointer from the left side to give the Nets an 86-80 lead.
Sheridan: A coach in waiting -- is Larry Brown lurking in Philly?
Will Larry Brown be content with an advisory role in the Philadelphia front office? Chris Sheridan examines a Hall of Famer's role in the Sixers' organization. - Read More...
Pistons polish off Sixers in Game 6
After struggling early in the series, the Pistons scored the first 10 points of Game 6 and finally closed out the plucky Sixers in Philly.
Sixers strike back
The Sixers took control of the second half and dominated the Pistons with a 95-75 win. Hear postgame reaction as Philadelphia took a 2-1 lead in the series.
76ers Crush Pistons to Take 2-1 Series Lead
The 76ers added one more surprise victory in a season stuffed with them. The Sixers ran all over the court in a dominating 95-75 victory Friday night over the Pistons to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round series. - Read More...
Larry Brown resigns as 76ers VP
Larry Brown has left the Philadelphia 76ers again. Brown resigned Thursday as Philadelphia's executive vice president after barely two years on the job. Brown rejoined the Sixers in January 2007 more than three years after he left his coaching job to take the same position in Detroit. He led the Sixers to the 2001 NBA finals.
Pistons even series with Sixers
After losing Game 1, Tayshaun Prince and the Pistons played with more intensity Wednesday and evened their series with the Sixers.
X's & O's: Salmi on Philly's Game 1 Victory
Sixers broadcaster Bob Salmi give's an X's and O's perspective on Philadelphia's surprising Game 1 win over the Pistons. - Read More...
In The Paint: Battle for No. 5
The Raptors, Sixers and Wizards are fighting for the No. 5 seed in the East. Marques Johnson tells you why they want it so much.
Around the Association Regular-Season Review: 76ers Spirit
Chris Bernucca breaks down the run by Philadelphia that carried the Sixers from well below .500 all the way to the playoffs. - Read More...
Hard-charging Sixers will be hard to stop
The Sixers kept surging Wednesday with a rout of the Bulls. Charley Rosen says Philly is no fluke — it's a team on the rise.
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 19
Go Around the Association for a recap of Wednesday's action, including the Sixers' victory over the Nuggets in Allen Iverson's return to Philadelphia. - Read More...
Iverson talks about regrets from 76ers years
Allen Iverson took a different route to the Wachovia Center than he did in his years with the 76ers, dressed in an unfamiliar locker room and sat on the visitor's bench. Wearing his Denver uniform instead of the familiar No. 3 Sixers jersey, an open and honest Iverson accepted some of the responsibility for why he's no longer in Philadelphia. "I had a big hand in me getting traded," Iverson said Wednesday before the Nuggets faced the 76ers.
Sixers spank Bucks
Sixers PG Andre Miller has 16 points and nine assists as Philly won its 4th straight over Milwaukee, 119-97. Hear from Miller after the game.
Sixers showing signs of turnaround
Allen Iverson is gone. So is Larry Brown (from the bench). Yet Mike Kahn says the new-look Sixers appear to have a bright future.
Sixers Release Gordan Giricek
The Sixers released guard Gordan Giricek on Friday, allowing the veteran a chance to be eligible for the postseason if he signs with another team. - Read More...
Eastern Conference Reports - 2.19.08
We know how crazy it's been with the New Jersey Nets, so let's move on. How about them Sixers? Could they actually be making a playoff run? ... - Read More...
Power Rankings Mail -- Sixers in the Spotlight
John Schuhmann answers mail about this week's NBA.com Power Rankings presented by adidas and discusses how the Sixers should move forward. - Read More...
Bynum, Odom Double-Doubles Help Lakers Beat 76ers
Andrew Bynum scored a career-high 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Lamar Odom had 21 and 11 to lead Los Angeles to a 106-101 win over the Sixers on Friday night. - Read More...
Reports: Knicks owner says Thomas' job safe
Despite back-to-back losses against the woeful Sixers, New York Knicks head coach Isiah Thomas was reportedly told by owner James Dolan that his job is not in jeopardy. - Read More...
Ex-Sixers GM King questions timing of dismissal
Billy King questions the timing of getting fired by the Sixers. - Read More...
Report: 76ers plan to fire GM King, hire Nets GM
The Philadelphia Daily News is reporting that the Sixers plan to fire Billy King and replace him with New Jersey Nets general manager Ed Stefanski. - Read More...
Sixers rally from poor first half, 25-point deficit to beat Blazers
Oh, what a comeback for the Philadelphia 76ers! Louis Williams scored all 19 points in the second half to rally the Sixers from ...
Williams Leads Late Sixers Comeback vs. Blazers
Louis Williams scored all 19 points in the second half to rally the Sixers from a 25-point deficit, and Andre Iguodala gave them their first lead with a minute left in a simply stunning 92-88 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. - Read More...
Paul helps Hornets snap two-game skid
David West and Chris Paul each scored 16 points, and Bobby Jackson had 12 to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 93-72 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. The Hornets snapped a two-game losing streak and played more like the team that won the first four games of the season. They used runs of 11-2 at end of the first half and 12-0 in the third quarter to dominate and blow out the Sixers. Peja Stojakovic added 10 points and Tyson Chandler had 12 rebounds.
Iguodala, Sixers can't agree on deal
Andre Iguodala and the Sixers failed to agree on an extension before Wednesday's deadline. - Read More...
Knicks' Curry To Miss About Two Weeks
In the NEW YORK POST, Marc Berman writes "the Knicks' season did not implode yesterday. Eddy Curry ? who injured his shoulder Friday during a drill ? is expected to be back for the opener in Cleveland on Nov. 2. An MRI revealed Curry has a torn labrum in his right shoulder, and the team indicated he'll be out about two weeks. That means he could miss five of their seven exhibition games, including last night's preseason-opening 101-92 victory over the Sixers at the University of South Carolina campus. But that's nothing compared to what might have been.? - Read More...