Feb 28, 2006 10:15 AM EST
The U.S. Olympic Committee, headed by managing director Jerry Colangelo, has sent out contracts to 22 NBA players, 2 college players, and 1 high school player.
And sources indicate Allen Iverson, despite publicly and privately expressing his desire to be a member of the team, is not one of the select few recieving one of those contracts.
Instead he is about to recieve a letter thanking him for his interest. As one of the sources stated: "We tried to make the letters as appreciative and professional as possible. The idea was to try and bring people down softly."
Iverson, who has not yet recieved formal confirmation of this decision, has nonetheless heard the rumors. His response was simple: "Thanks for considering me," he said. "Now, I get to spend time with my kids in the summer."
The 25 invitees will be announced by Colangelo and U.S. head coach Mike Krzyzewski, this Sunday, live on ABC.
Via Philadelphia Inquirer
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After Nate Robinson missed over 22 attempts en route to the dunk title during this season's All-Star dunk competition, the NBA is considering changes according to the Seattle Times.
Stu Jackson, the NBA's vice president for basketball operations, said the league would consider discussing a rule change that would penalize a player for a missed dunk.
Kenny Smith, the TNT television analyst and former Houston Rockets guard who was one of the five judges, has been taking flak for giving Robinson what amounted to the winning score on his final dunk.
"I think the first thing we really need to do is limit the number of attempts," Smith said. "You're not supposed to look at the missed dunks. I lost count."
Via Seattle Times
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Feb 25, 2006 12:40 PM EST
The Bulls are working on a buyout, but general manager John Paxson said he doesn't want Tim Thomas go to an East team that Chicago is chasing. The Nets, Heat and Sixers are East teams with an interest along with the Spurs out west.
Thomas, who includes the Nets on his wish list, would have to be waived by Wednesday to be playoff eligible. Since they're over the cap, the Nets only can offer a minimum contract.
"I'm going to make Tim Thomas come here," Carter said.
Via Bergen Record
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Sixers Feb 2006 Archive
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Mercury News | Feb 23, 2006
The New York Post and TNT reported that the Sixers came very close to dealing All-Star Allen Iverson to the Nuggets in exchange for players including Nene Hilario, Earl Watson and Voshon Lenard.
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Press Release | Feb 23, 2006
Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced today that the team has traded forward Lee Nailon and a 2006 second round pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for a conditional second round pick in the 2006 NBA Draft.
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North Jersey | Feb 23, 2006
Tim Thomas has expressed interest in joining New Jersey, San Antonio, Miami or Philadelphia should the Chicago Bulls not be able to trade his expiring contract today and a buyout is reached, but Thomas has made it clear to North Jersey that a buyout will not come cheap.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Feb 23, 2006
Billy King will continue to work the phones until the NBA trade deadline of 3 p.
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6ABC.com | Feb 22, 2006
ESPN is reporting that the 76ers and the Denver Nuggets talked about trading Allen Iverson.
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Philly.com | Feb 20, 2006
All weekend, Allen Iverson has had to deal with questions about possibly being traded, even though there has been nothing of substance suggesting that it will happen.
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Philly Burbs | Feb 19, 2006
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Allen Iverson is upset.
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Philly.com | Feb 18, 2006
In a way, Allen Iverson sounds very much like a politician campaigning hard to remain in office.
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AP | Feb 17, 2006
Andre Iguodala scored 30 points, mostly on dunks, leading the sophomores over the rookies 106-96 in the Rookie Challenge on Friday night.
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Philly Burbs | Feb 14, 2006
Free agent guard Willie Green remains optimistic that he can return to the Philadelphia 76ers this year after suffering a knee injury that cost him a $20 million contract.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Feb 11, 2006
Steven Hunter believed, as he should have, that it was over for him in Philadelphia.
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Press Release | Feb 8, 2006
The Hornets have rescinded a trade that would have sent Steven Hunter to the Hornets in exchange for two second-round picks in the 2006 and 2007 NBA Drafts.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Feb 7, 2006
The 76ers and New Orleans Hornets agreed to extend the deadline to finalize the trade for center Steven Hunter from yesterday at 5 p.
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SI.com | Feb 6, 2006
The New Orleans Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers extended the deadline for a trade involving Sixers backup center Steven Hunter until Tuesday.
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ESPN | Feb 4, 2006
Philadelphia guard Allen Iverson was back in the starting lineup on Saturday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers after missing four straight games with injured ankles.
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Sports Illustrated | Feb 4, 2006
New Orleans and Philadelphia have agreed to extend the deadline to complete the Steven Hunter trade from noon Saturday until 5 p.m. EST Monday so the Hornets could further analyze results of the physical exam
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AP | Feb 3, 2006
"This is my life. I love this place. I love the fans. I love my teammates," said Allen Iverson on Thursday when asked about trade rumors. He expects to return to the action on Saturday.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Feb 2, 2006
The Sixers, who had been very close to, if not over, the NBA's luxury tax threshold of $61.
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ESPN | Feb 1, 2006
Allen Iverson probably won't play in Philadelphia's game against Detroit on Friday night, the fourth straight game he will miss because of an injured left ankle.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Feb 1, 2006
Last night, after the Sixers dropped a 123-99 decision to the Phoenix Suns at the Wachovia Center, several "high-end" season ticketholders talked to the Philadelphia Daily News about an unofficial survey conducted by a Sixers official concerning possible life without Allen Iverson.
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Press Release | Feb 1, 2006
76ers President Billy King announced today that the team has signed center Zendon Hamilton to a 10-day contract.
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RealGM | Feb 1, 2006
The Hornets announced acquired center Steven Hunter and cash considerations from Philadelphia in exchange for second round picks in 2006 and 2007.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Feb 1, 2006
Allen Iverson missed his third consecutive game last night with a sprained left ankle, and the 76ers tried to continue undefeated without him against the Phoenix Suns.
