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Henderson Still Talking To Sixers

Mark Bartelstein, the agent for Sixers unrestricted free agent forward Alan Henderson, said the lines of communication remained open between the parties. "We're still talking, but there is nothing further to report," Bartelstein said.

A veteran of 12 NBA seasons, Henderson appeared in 38 games during two stints last season for the Sixers. He is valued as an outstanding presence in the locker room and a mentor for the many young players.

Via Philadelphia Inquirer


Dalembert Still Hoping To Play For Team Canada

Samuel Dalembert still hasn't received confirmation on whether he will be eligible to compete this summer for the Canadian national team, although the 76ers center is expected to represent Canada.

"We've heard nothing yet. However, we are very optimistic," Leo Rautins, the former Sixer and current Canadian national team coach, said in an e-mail.

Dalembert's agent, Marc Cornstein, had a similar reaction. "I have been given every indication he'll play for the Canadian national team," Cornstein said by phone.

Via Philadelphia Inquirer


Lee, Ellis And Jefferson Tendered USA Practice Invites

Coach Maurice Cheeks sees rising 76ers star Andre Iguodala "going up the ladder." The latest rung involves landing a berth among eight to 10 young NBA players invited to practice and scrimmage with the U.S. national team before next month's Olympic qualifying tournament in Las Vegas.

Cheeks, in California, became aware of that development yesterday.

Jerry Colangelo, managing director of the national team, confirmed Iguodala's acceptance Wednesday. According to published reports, others who were tendered invitations include Al Jefferson, Boston; Devin Harris, Dallas; Monta Ellis, Golden State; and David Lee, New York. Portland's Brandon Roy might not be able to participate because of a scheduling conflict.

Via Philadelphia Daily News


Sixers Jul 2007 Archive

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    Andre Iguodala has caught the attention of USA Basketball.

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    A 76ers game that former NBA referee Tim Donaghy worked in January fits the profile of what investigators might be looking for, sport-betting experts told the New York Times.

  • Dalembert To Be Allowed To Play For Canada?

    There was no on-the-record confirmation, but it appears that Sixers center Samuel Dalembert is on the verge of being granted eligibility to play for Canada in the pre-Olympic qualifying tournament next month in Las Vegas.

  • Sixers Lose Out On Both Milicic, Smith

    The 76ers lost out on their top off-season priority Friday night, with free-agent forward Joe Smith agreeing to a two-year, $10 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, according to David Aldridge of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

  • Smith OKs 2-Year Deal With Bulls

    League sources confirmed the Bulls reached agreement on a two-year contract with Joe Smith late Friday

  • Paxson Staying Away From Luxury Tax

    Nobody seems to want to set the market for the big men the Bulls are in the hunt for - Joe Smith, Chris Mihm and Mikki Moore - a holding pattern that has a limit.

  • Bulls Big-Man Pursuit Limited In Focus And Dollars

    The Bulls' search for a veteran big man remains limited to Joe Smith, Mikki Moore and Chris Mihm, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.

  • Sixers Sign Young And Smith To Rookie Contracts

    Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced today that the team has signed rookie first round picks Thaddeus Young and Jason Smith.

  • King Confirms Sixers Chatting With Milicic

    With tomorrow the first day teams can sign free agents, Sixers GM Billy King confirmed via the team's public-relations department that he has spoken with Darko Milicic, an unrestricted free agent who appeared in 80 games last season with the Orlando Magic, and Milicic's agent, Marc Cornstein.

  • Sixers, Bulls, Celtics And Rockets All Vying For Joe Smith

    The Sixers still have their sights on re-signing forward Joe Smith, an unrestricted free agent, the Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting.

  • Jury Awards Man $260K In Lawsuit Against Iverson

    A federal jury awarded $260,000 on Monday to one of two men who sued NBA star Allen Iverson after they said they were beaten by his entourage at a Washington nightclub in 2005.

  • Sixers Deny Team Is For Sale Again

    Could the 76ers be on the market again? No, says Peter Luukko, the president of Comcast-Spectacor, which owns the team.

  • Nets Interested In Magliore, Joe Smith

    Mikki Moore and the New Jersey Nets have indicated a desire to keep their relationship going, according to the New York Post, but so far nothing much is happening.

  • Sixers Primed For Action Next Summer

    The first week of free agency - the negotiating period began last Sunday - hasn't gone all that badly from the Sixers' perspective.

  • Sixers' Amundson Draws Some Attention

    Philadelphia's Louis Amundson is drawing some attention after scoring 16 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in yesterday's summer league game against San Antonio.

  • Sixers Talk With Malik Allen; Discussions Not Serious

    The Sixers aren't pinning all their hopes on Joe Smith or Darko Milicic, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

  • Joe Smith Meets With Bulls

    Joe Smith flew into Chicago from Phoenix to meet with the Bulls coaching staff and GM John Paxson at the Berto Center on Thursday, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.

  • Jury Deliberates $20 Million Suit Against Iverson

    A federal jury began deliberations Thursday in a $20 million lawsuit against Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson over a 2005 nightclub fight, a brawl two men say was sparked by Iverson's entourage but which the NBA player testified he had no role in.

  • Sixers Interested In Milicic, But Will Price Be Too High?

    Now that Darko Milicic appears to be available, are the Sixers interested? The answer, senior vice president of basketball operations/assistant general manager Tony DiLeo confirmed yesterday, is that they will investigate, saying, "It's our job to be interested.

  • Joe Smith, Iguodala Are Priorities For Sixers

    Billy King tried to acquire Joe Smith for the 76ers from the Milwaukee Bucks after the 2005-06 season.