Sixers' point guard Andre Miller is very excited about the acquistion of Elton Brand, according to The Philadelphia Daily News.
"I think it's great that Elton Brand chose to sign with us," Miller said. "The way we came together at the end of last year was the first step, and adding one of the best power forwards in the league shows that we aren't satisfied with just making the playoffs."
Miller played with Brand for one season, the 2002-03 campaign, in Los Angeles.
"I really think we can do great things this year, and I'm excited to be a part of it," Miller added.
Via The Philadelphia Daily News
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Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has signed rookie Marreese Speights, the 16th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft.
Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Speights (6-10/245) appeared in five games for the Sixers at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging 18.2 points along with team-highs of 10.2 rebounds and 2.20 blocks. Entering today’s games, he was one of three players averaging a double-double in Vegas.
An early entry candidate following his sophomore season at the University of Florida, Speights was a member of the Gators NCAA Championship team in 2007. The 20-year-old appeared in 36 games for the Gators in 2007-08, averaging 14.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.36 blocks in 24.3 minutes per game.
He posted the ninth-highest field goal percentage (62.4% FGs) in the nation last season and would have ranked second all-time in school history in that category (63.3% FGs) but fell just short of the minimum qualification of 500 career shot attempts.
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Sixers' center Samuel Dalembert is no longer a member of the Canadian national team, and it is unclear if he was kicked off the team or left on his own terms, the Philadelphia Daily News is reporting.
"He's not on the team. I'll leave it at that," said Canadian Coach Leo Rautins yesterday.
The Sports Network of Canada reported that Dalembert had a confrontation with a Canadian team official.
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Sixers Jul 2008 Archive
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The Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 17, 2008
Sixers' General Manager Ed Stefanski has begun serious negotiations with restricted free agent Andre Iguodala in an effort to re-sign him.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 14, 2008
Philadelphia was able to steal Elton Brand from the L.A. Clippers. Will the Clippers now attempt to take Andre Iguodala away from the Sixers?
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The Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 12, 2008
Herbert Hill, a rookie for the 76ers that missed all of last season because of two knee surgeries, was arrested and charged with DUI early Thursday morning.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 11, 2008
According to Coach Mike Dunleavy, the Clippers had a verbal commitment from Brand that he would sign a five year, $70 million contract to remain with the team, only for Brand to then commit to Philadelphia.
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The Los Angeles Daily News | Jul 10, 2008
Clippers' Head Coach Mike Dunleavy doesn't know what possessed Elton Brand to leave the team for the 76ers unexpectedly.
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The Los Angeles Times | Jul 10, 2008
Elton Brand reportedly sent a number of text messages to members of the Clippers regarding his excitement about the upcoming NBA season prior to leaving the team for the 76ers.
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L.A. Times | Jul 10, 2008
With Elton Brand now officially a member of the Sixers, the Clippers have turned to Atlanta restricted free agent Josh Smith to replace the void and team up with Baron Davis.
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Sports Illustrated | Jul 9, 2008
The Sixers sent swingman Rodney Carney, veteran center Calvin Booth, a protected first-round draft pick, and cash to Minnesota for a conditional second-round draft pick.
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USA Today | Jul 9, 2008
Guard Baron Davis will honor his agreement with the Los Angeles Clippers despite Elton Brand signing with Philadelphia.
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Press Release | Jul 9, 2008
Philadelphia 76ers' President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has signed unrestricted free agent forward Elton Brand.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jul 9, 2008
The Philadelphia 76ers will announce the Elton Brand signing at 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday.
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Press Release | Jul 9, 2008
The Sixers have traded Calvin Booth, Rodney Carney, cash considerations, and the rights to a conditional first-round pick received from Utah to the Timberwolves.
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ESPN | Jul 8, 2008
A number of NBA front office sources have revealed that the 76ers have won the Elton Brand sweepstakes.
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L.A. Times | Jul 8, 2008
In order for the Clippers to sign Baron Davis to the agreed contract, the team had to renounce their bird rights to Elton Brand.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Jul 8, 2008
Philadelphia is close to a deal which would send Rodney Carney and a future first round pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a trade designed to free more cap space.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Jul 8, 2008
The Clippers do not have any plans to alter their verbal agreement with Baron Davis in order to sign Elton Brand for a sixth season.
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ESPN | Jul 8, 2008
Sources suggest that the Sixers have a better opportunity to lure Elton Brand away from the Clippers than Golden State.
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PhillyBurbs.com | Jul 7, 2008
The Sixers will likely offer Josh Smith a five-year, $67 million contract.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 5, 2008
The Sixers are interested in several restricted free agents.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Jul 4, 2008
Josh Smith left Philadelphia impressed with the organization and the presentation designed to try to lure him to the Sixers, but he also left without an offer.
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Los Angeles Times | Jul 3, 2008
The Sixers are expected to enter the Elton Brand sweepstakes.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 2, 2008
Philadelphia will meet with restricted free agent Josh Smith today in an effort to lure him to the Sixers.
