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Speights eyes improvement; he can start with defense

June 28th, 2010 · No Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers

Sixers third year forward/center Marreese Speights is apparently dedicating this season to getting better and not ending up in new coach Doug Collins’ doghouse.
You have to love when a new coach comes in to any siutation. Every guy talks about how he wants to improve and sees it as a new beginning, a new lease [...]

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Evan Turner shows joy at being second pick

June 24th, 2010 · No Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers

Here’s video of Evan Turner’s walk backstage after being chosen by the Sixers. Riveting stuff. Really. OK, we’re simply putting it up since the NBA and Sixers shared it with us…and everyone else.

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Is Sixers Lou Williams on the trade block?

June 24th, 2010 · 1 Comment · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers

By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor
Maybe this is a bit premature to put out there, but sources are inferring to me that Sixers guard Lou Williams could be on the trade block.
The source? Lou Williams’ twitter account.
“I’m getting on a airplane… And I don’t know if I’ll be back again….,” Williams tweeted moments ago.
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It’s official: Sixers draft Evan Turner

June 24th, 2010 · No Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers

For the first time in a long time, the Sixers are getting a pure shooter with a solid midrange game. Evan Turner, the SG out of The Ohio State University, was drafted second overall on Thursday, ending nearly a month of waiting.
Kentucky freshman phenom John Wall went first to the Washington Wizards.
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Evan Turner, likely Sixers pick, in action

June 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers

If you haven’t seen or heard enough about him yet, here’s some key Evan Turner moments to help you get a feel for what the Sixers likely pick can do on the court.

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DeMarcus Cousins, possible Sixers pick, in action

June 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers

DeMarcus Cousins will likely still be on the board after the Sixers pick. Evan Turner will be in Philly. Still, just in case the Sixers decide to grab a guy who will bring needed toughness in the paint, here’s some highlights of the Kentucky Wildcat. (Some lyricsin mixtape NSFW.)

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Tuner, Favors or Cousins? Sixers decision shouldn’t be as easy as many think

June 23rd, 2010 · 1 Comment · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers

By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor
Evan Turner will be the Sixers pick and at the end of the day he’ll be a solid player for the Sixers. He’s likely the best pick for the team and the right pick.
Based on need alone, Turner would finally give the Sixers a true shooting guard who can fill the basket, [...]

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Spencer Hawes: He’s matured and wants to improve defensively for Sixers

June 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers

By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor
The Sixers may have traded immaturity for maturity on the court last week. Noted for his lax attitude when it came to working out and improving his game throughout his tenure in Philadelphia, Samuel Dalembert was far from an ideal guy for younger guys to emulate.
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Former Sixer Manute Bol passes at 47

June 19th, 2010 · No Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers

Word has just come out that former Sixer Manute Bol has passed away at the age of 47.
Bol had been battling kidney failure and skin disease over the last year or so. Best known for his NBA career, Bol became heavily involved in helping his homeland of Sudan, where he helped with healthcare and education [...]

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Iverson wants NBA, but does NBA want him back?

June 19th, 2010 · No Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers

By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor
Reports surfaced today that future Sixers Hall of Famer Allen Iverson intends to lace up the Reebok’s in the NBA next season.
“Allen is working out and he’s getting himself prepared to make his return,” Iverson’s personal manager/untrained flack Gary Moore is quoted as saying. “He absolutely will try and play next year.”
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