Posted: Friday, February 19, 2010, 6:56 PM | 10 comments |
 

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Jodie Meeks, acquired yesterday from the Milwaukee Bucks, will be in uniform tonight for the 76ers although coach Eddie Jordan insinuated it was unlikely Meeks would play. Meeks worked with assistant coach Aaron McKie for about 15-20 minutes before tonight's game against the San Antonio Spurs.

Yesterday, the Sixers traded guard Royal Ivey, center Primoz Brezec and a 2010 second-round pick, for Meeks and center Francisco Elson. The trade became official today.

Elson isn't here and is on the inactive list for tonight's game -- hernia surgery. Also not playing tonight for the Sixers is guard Willie Green (shoulder) and Jason Smith (ankle). Jordan will start a backcourt of Jrue Holiday and Allen Iverson.

Asked if Meeks would get any run tonight, Jordan said: "I think if we’re up 30, he may get in, that’s probably what I’m looking at right now. I don’t think he’s going to be in the rotation, but you never know."

Asked if Meeks needed a few practices under his belt, Jordan said that would be nice, but the team likely won't practice again until Monday, in San Francisco. Immediately after tonight's game, the Sixers fly to Chicago, where they will play the first game of a 8-day, 4-game road trip.

Here's what Meeks said: "I think I fit in well. I get up and down the court well just like this team is known for. I think I’m a smart player who can make an open shot; I just have to knock them down."

--Kate
Posted by Kate Fagan @ 6:56 PM  Permalink | 10 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:19 PM, 02/19/2010
    "Rotation"?
    — ArtMooney
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:20 PM, 02/19/2010
    Join "Sixers Fans For Change" on Facebook.
    — ArtMooney
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:29 PM, 02/19/2010
    LOL @ John E Cat.
    — Alycia Layn
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:40 AM, 02/20/2010
    Jodie Meeks is the answer! Go Deep Six
    — joedirt217
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:05 AM, 02/20/2010
    Trust me people, Meeks will get some burn tonight. This is the same coach that had the backups for the backups playing against the Bucks in the 2nd half for a pretty good amount of time.
    — Trend Settaz
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:43 AM, 02/20/2010
    Jamie Apode would be a better fit
    — mick314
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:21 PM, 02/23/2010
    Living near Ky in Nashville, Meeks shoots 'lights out' glad he is a SIXER! johnnyu
    — john ullman
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:21 PM, 02/23/2010
    Jrue Holiday, Meeks, Williams, Willie Green - would like to understand the reason and the rotation, too. Jrue is their future; who is the shooting guard that will compliment this team? Are they looking for another answer, or will that be in the future?
    — pearl71959
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:12 PM, 02/23/2010
    It should be Jrue and either Lou Williams or Willie Green (if healthy) to start (and to finish the season) in the backcourt. Meeks may come off the bench for some limited minutes, but this late in the season, go with the 'veterans' that have some chemistry and playing time together.
    — pearl71959


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