Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced today that forward Jamal Mashburn has been waived; subsequently, Mashburn has announced his retirement from the NBA. The 76ers roster now stands at 13.
“I’ve had a long career in the NBA and have enjoyed my experience,” Mashburn said. “I look forward to retirement life. It doesn’t mean I am not going to stay busy, but it’s time to move on and accomplish some of the other goals that I have set for myself. It’s been a great time. I’ve learned a lot, but now it’s time to move on.”
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Mar 24, 2006 12:32 PM EST
The Sixers are likely to waive Jamal Mashburn prior to the end of the season, which will result in his $10 million salary coming off their luxury-tax figure. Mashburn hasn't played for more than two full seasons due to a knee injury.
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Mar 23, 2006 12:40 PM EST
Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced today that the team has signed restricted free agent guard Willie Green to a contract. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. With the transaction, the Sixers roster now stands at 14.
Green rejoins the Sixers after missing the majority of this season rehabilitating from arthroscopic left knee surgery done in August of 2005.
For his career, the 6-foot-4, 200-pound guard has averaged 7.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 16.7 minutes per game in 110 games (21 starts). He logged time in all five of the Sixers First Round Playoff games last season against the Detroit Pistons, averaging 5.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 12.6 minutes per game.
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Sixers Mar 2006 Archive
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ESPN | Mar 22, 2006
Sixers center Samuel Dalembert is unhappy with his demotion after Steven Hunter was elevated to start in front of his, the Associated Press is reporting.
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SI.com | Mar 21, 2006
Allen Iverson is expected to be in the lineup for the Philadelphia 76ers against Atlanta on Wednesday.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Mar 16, 2006
Chris Webber and Allen Iverson spoke at length on the telephone in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
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Courier Post Online | Mar 15, 2006
Injuries to guards Allen Iverson and Kevin Ollie may mean that the Sixers will sign a point guard to a 10-day contract over the next few days.
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NJ.com | Mar 14, 2006
After leaving the arena with a protective boot on his right foot, Allen Iverson underwent an MRI yesterday, which showed a sprain and contusion of the foot.
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AP | Mar 13, 2006
Allen Iverson's injured right foot will keep him out of the Philadelphia 76ers' lineup for at least one game and possibly three more.
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NBA.com | Mar 12, 2006
Allen Iverson sat out the entire second half after stumbling out of bounds along the baseline and turning his right ankle while stepping on the foot of a floor crew employee with 1.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Mar 9, 2006
The Sixers called George Lynch's agent, Steve Kauffman, about a month ago.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Mar 8, 2006
Not only have the Sixers been interested in bringing back Willie Green, they have also reached out to George Lynch.
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Courier Post Online | Mar 4, 2006
Injured guard Willie Green could return to the Sixers lineup shortly.
