http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F The latest 76ers coverage. en-us Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:28:57 GMT 2009-07-10T12:28:57Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50341692&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090709_Christmas_finds_a_mentor_in_Sixers__McKie.html ORLANDO - When Dionte Christmas arrived at the Orlando Pro Summer League, he attached himself to 76ers assistant coach Aaron McKie. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:38:27 GMT 43ba885d9e2c755680313b41ce38a573 2009-07-09T07:38:27Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50440697&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090710_Christmas_goes_to_school_with_Sixers_assistant_McKie.html ORLANDO - As his NBA dream was drowning, Dionte Christmas was thrown a lifeline by the Sixers. When he snagged it, a big brother was on the other end. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT e29ce8f9717767257ae7a848c9a5b2cb 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50451812&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090710_Jrue_Holiday_impresses_scouts_beyond_his_numbers.html ORLANDO - Although Jrue Holiday's numbers at this Orlando Pro Summer League might appear unimpressive, most NBA scouts remain impressed. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT bbc84d987ab6f470e59401b71100dfce 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50440642&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090710_Mavs__Raptors__Grizzlies__Magic_put_together_big_deal.html The way Jerry Stackhouse's contract was structured, the Dallas Mavericks knew they could parlay him into a key player for next season. As it turned out, a lot of teams benefited. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 14b407b9fb975d15bef7a9e160e8cdeb 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50440702&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090710_Dalembert_watches_teammates_in_Orlando_Summer_League.html Samuel Dalembert, seemingly paying little attention to the various rumors and speculation that he might be traded, showed up at the Orlando Summer Pro League yesterday and said he would be back today to watch the 76ers/New Jersey Nets joint squad in its finale against the Boston Celtics. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 53575a582d3cfd8311e7446297e462fe 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50451822&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090710_Eddie_Jordan_likely_to_hire_Randy_Ayers_as_aide.html According to a source close to the situation, 76ers head coach Eddie Jordan is expected to fill the last spot on his coaching staff with former Sixers head coach Randy Ayers. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:28:57 GMT 2d8a835373944e4154c6b0c685042d88 2009-07-10T12:28:57Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50451762&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090710_NBA___Marion__7_others_move_in_4-team_trade.html The Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic combined in a massive trade yesterday that included eight players, a draft pick and stacks of cash. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 1bea2f548ad6644f42a3c8d4e156e2dc 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50346827&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090709_Contract_talks_between_Sixers__Andre_Miller_sound_like_parting_shots.html ORLANDO - It was as if Ed Stefanski took a measure of relief in announcing the Sixers' hitherto speculated divorce from free-agent point guard Andre Miller is, in fact, probably going to be a reality. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT d5d918fd52401085ff59155790f0c7b7 2009-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50341682&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090709_76ers__Andre_Miller_about_to_part_ways_.html ORLANDO - Six months ago, the 76ers were talking as if Andre Miller was a necessity, as though having a team without him would be like walking into the gym without a ball. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 6161d3e61b84b99e265b1f95774938af 2009-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50346832&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090709_Christmas__Holiday_impressive_for_Sixers_Nets_team_in_Orlando_Summer_League.html ORLANDO - There were glimmers of competence, glimpses of cohesion. There also was another summer-league loss. The young, unfamiliar Sixers/Nets combined squad lost to the Magic's veteran entry, 108-86, and fell to 0-3 with two games to play. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT afa5f2684534d4ac4e9a166281dfcf52 2009-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50341652&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090709_NBA___Evans__Henderson_sign_contracts.html Two products of Philadelphia-area basketball, Tyreke Evans and Gerald Henderson, signed contracts yesterday with their NBA teams. Evans, the No. 4 overall pick in last month's draft, signed with the Sacramento Kings. The Chester native is expected to earn about $3.6 million as a rookie. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 02043748efe8827393c1aea423be4789 2009-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50341602&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090709_Morning_Bytes__Summer_of__69__A_snooze_in_Philly.html This is a remarkably rich anniversary summer. Even now, from the distance of 40 years, 1969's seems a little unreal. There was simply too much jaw-dropping news to digest: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:32:13 GMT f3fa26dab1aec69a23375972ecf24753 2009-07-09T09:32:13Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50346782&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090709_Kings_sign_Evans_to_rookie_deal.html The Sacramento Kings signed guard Tyreke Evans, the No. 4 overall pick in last month's draft. The Chester native, who starred at American Christian Academy, helped Memphis win 27 games in his lone college season, averaging 17.1 points. Terms of the contract were not disclosed but he could earn about $3.6 million as a rookie in the deal he signed yesterday. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT d19fc96821f4671f5820fb1678f0edb8 2009-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50211697&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090708_Penn_Charter_s_Kurz_hopes_to_impress_in_Sixers_audition.html ORLANDO - Rob Kurz has fond memories of Utah. It was there he shined brightest last season. He scored 21 points for his undermanned Warriors team against a playoff-bound Jazz group, the first of a strong, three-game run to end Kurz' rookie season. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 4c9de29ea87537b2bd957adcf3bff811 2009-07-08T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50206442&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090708_NBA___Kuester_near_deal_to_coach_Pistons.html A person familiar with the negotiations said that the Detroit Pistons and former 76ers assistant John Kuester were nearing an agreement to make him their coach. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT c7dfbde0f472a0ce94c88c4fe935f69f 2009-07-08T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50206487&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090708_76ers__Speights_gets_a_Florida_treat.html ORLANDO - 76ers fans have enjoyed watching Marreese Speights play in person - his eyes-at-the-rim dunks, his easy midrange jumper, his youthful enthusiasm. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT f3bebfbb44060d5fdaf5b720e35c3095 2009-07-08T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50211647&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090708_Source__Kuester_to_coach_Pistons.html The Detroit Pistons are close to ending their search for a new boss on the bench. The Pistons and John Kuester were nearing an agreement last night to make him their coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 1bfb21b0639d6fdae7000eee0a5b7b5a 2009-07-08T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50211582&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090708_Drexel_product_Battle_hopes_to_catch_on_with_Sacramento_Kings.html It could turn out to be one of the best investments Robert Battle has ever made. The former Drexel star's journey to become a professional player has taken him to a few tryouts with NBA teams, and to many successful seasons overseas. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:02:55 GMT 4aa0fc6ffb77a7741573b73c385b4cbc 2009-07-08T10:02:55Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50211702&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090708_Sixers_unlikely_to_strike_early_as_market_opens.html Don't expect the 76ers to strike a deal in free agency or the trade market today, the first day NBA teams can finalize deals. They have been able to negotiate with teams, agents and players since July 1. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT fa4e64b8347c9dfb89991e06806e90cd 2009-07-08T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168506&44=50109292&32=3796&7=195312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsixers%2F20090707_Mostly_positive_reviews_for_Sixers__rookie_Holiday_in_Orlando_Summer_League.html ORLANDO - Their stat lines were as divergent as the reviews. Sixers rookie point guard Jrue Holiday scored nine points on 3-for-11 shooting, turned the ball over five times, twice in the last minute on game-altering possessions, and dealt only two assists. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 372f7313e38a2ae94129e66a55ce96c5 2009-07-07T07:01:00Z