76ers will re-sign center Tony Battie
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76ers will re-sign center Tony Battie
The 76ers have re-signed center Tony Battie to a 1-year deal, an NBA source has confirmed.
Battie played the 2010-11 season with the Sixers, getting backup minutes behind starting center Spencer Hawes. Battie, 35, played in 38 games last season for the Sixers, averaging 2.6 points and 2.6 rebounds a game.
The Sixers now have 12 players under contract for the opening of training camp tonight at 4 p.m. at St Joseph's University.
--Kate
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Kate, how come the Sixers aren't mentioned in any of the trade talks for Howard or Paul? Is it because the players don't see Philly as a desirable destination, or is it because Rod Thorn is content with the current roster? Because money wise, the trade scenario of Brand, Iguodala, and picks for Howard and Turkoglu works...— uscwee- Kate, how come the Sixers aren't mentioned in any of the trade talks for Howard or Paul? Is it because the players don't see Philly as a desirable destination, or is it because Rod Thorn is content with the current roster? Because money wise, the trade scenario of Brand, Iguodala, and picks for Howard and Turkoglu works...— uscwee
- Kate, how come the Sixers aren't mentioned in any of the trade talks for Howard or Paul? Is it because the players don't see Philly as a desirable destination, or is it because Rod Thorn is content with the current roster? Because money wise, the trade scenario of Brand, Iguodala, and picks for Howard and Turkoglu works...— uscwee
- Kate, how come the Sixers aren't mentioned in any of the trade talks for Howard or Paul? Is it because the players don't see Philly as a desirable destination, or is it because Rod Thorn is content with the current roster? Because money wise, the trade scenario of Brand, Iguodala, and picks for Howard and Turkoglu works...— uscwee
- Big Move!! Battie is a beast!! They should go get his brother as well, ex-Temple slug BIG D- Derrick Battie :)— FetchDixon
- 4 times same post is pro.— eaglessuperfan
- KATE DON'T GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :(— PhilaPhans
- You will be missed, Kate. Others need to look and cover this team like you did. Learn from Kate. We want insights, opinions, and breakdowns. Don't toe the company line or just report on what others wrote. Kate always went the extra mile was first with her coverage. Besides Jasner, no one has covered this team as well.— 76er
- Wow...so this is what the new owners meant when they said they would do all they could to make certain we field a competitive team huh? What an f'n joke! Hey Kate...sorry to see you go but will you do us all 1 last favor & turn out the lights on your way out!— khouse
- What is going on with Kate? I saw her in the AC Press this AM and thought it was odd though she did have a PI byline.
— jszulewski
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John Mitchell is in his second year covering the 76ers for the Inquirer after joining the paper in November 2011. He covered the Washington Wizards for the Washington Times from 1998 to 2008. He's also worked at the Philadelphia Tribune, the Wilmington News Journal, Courier-Post, Trenton Times and Elmira Star-Gazette.Born and raised in West Philadelphia - not too far from Will Smith - he graduated from Overbrook High School the same year the 76ers won their last championship. He's a proud graduate of Howard University and the proud father of two sons, Jared and Jordan.
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