Philadelphia 76ers Wiretap

Report: Brown Wants To Coach

Larry Brown's agent, Joe Glass, said his client, who interviewed with the Memphis Grizzlies yesterday, wants to coach again after taking a season off, according to a report.

"Larry Brown will be a popular candidate for any basketball enterprise whether it be college or pro that's looking for a coach because he's a good coach," Glass told the Memphis Commercial Appeal yesterday.

Via Philadelphia Daily News


Miller Wants To Stay In Philly

Andre Miller is signed through the 2008-2009 season and likes his future in Philadelphia and wants to return to the team.

"I think there's a lot of talent on this team, a lot of young talent, and guys still hungry to make a name for themselves, and I'm still trying to do the same thing, too," Miller said.

Via Deleware Online


Sixers Tried To Trade Dr. J For Jordan?

In an interview for a forthcoming book, Harold Katz, the former Sixers owner, revealed something that he offered Julius Erving, the Hall of Fame forward, to Chicago on the eve of the 1984 draft for the third overall pick, which the Bulls used to select Michael Jordan.

"I thought I had a deal with Jonathan Kovler (then the principal owner) of the Bulls for the third pick," Katz told Pat Williams, once the Sixers' general manager, in an interview for "Pat Williams' Tales of the 1982-83 76ers."

Ultimately, Katz said, "Rod Thorn [then the Bulls' general manager] killed that one and took Michael Jordan. I would have made that deal."

Thorn, now the president of the New Jersey Nets, confirmed to Williams that Kovler approached him about such a deal, and that he rejected it.

Via Chicago Tribune


Sixers Apr 2007 Archive

  • Howard, Magic Keep Their Grip On Playoff Spot

    Dwight Howard is about to get a chance to extend his run of double-doubles, spectacular slams and big blocks into the postseason.

  • 76ers' Iguodala Sits Out Vs. Pacers With Sore Back

    Philadelphia guard Andre Iguodala sat out Tuesday night against Indiana with a strained lower back and will miss the 76ers' game at Boston on Wednesday.

  • Toronto Wins First Division Title

    Chris Bosh scored 23 points to lead the Raptors to a 94-85 win over the 76ers on Friday night, and capture the Atlantic Division title.

  • Sixers Re-Sign Alan Henderson

    Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced today that the Sixers have re-signed forward Alan Henderson to a contract for the remainder of the season.