PHILADELPHIA - Doc Rivers takes over a team tasked not with leading a Process-type rebuild or massaging the egos of two talented - yet frustrating - All-Stars.He's in Philadelphia to bring accountability to an oft-apathetic roster - and win big. ...
Oct 3, 2020
WITHIN hours of Doc Rivers' announcement he is not returning to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Philadelphia 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans reached out to the veteran coach.The Sixers are in search for a new coach after firing Brett Brown last ...
Sep 29, 2020
PHILADELPHIA - Patient and positive, Brett Brown was the perfect coach for the Philadelphia 76ers when they set up a long-term home in the NBA basement.They'll be looking for someone else now that they want to be on top. ...
Aug 25, 2020
GOLDEN State coach Steve Kerr was supposed to be in Tokyo for the Olympics this summer. And now he's supposed to be there for the rescheduled version next summer.Then again, Kerr isn't certain if he - or anyone ...
Jun 10, 2020
HOUSTON - Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni is convinced James Harden operates on a different level than most players, especially after his latest dazzling performance.Harden had 44 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the Rockets to a 118- ...
Jan 4, 2020
ORLANDO, Florida - The Orlando Magic could've had a smoother finish, though they couldn't complain about their performance the rest of the night.Evan Fournier scored 20 points and the Magic survived a collapse from the free throw line ...
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Dec 28, 2019
MELBOURNE, Australia - Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown will guide the Australian men's team at next year's Tokyo Olympics.Basketball Australia said on Wednesday he will succeed Andrej Lemanis, who coached the Boomers to the semifinals at the 2016 ...
Nov 27, 2019
PHILADELPHIA - Brett Brown survived a 10-win season to steer the Philadelphia 76ers toward the top of the Eastern Conference. He'll get another chance to try and finish the championship chase.The 76ers called a 9 a.m. press conference ...
May 14, 2019
PHILADELPHIA - How's this for a blown call: Amir Johnson was busted showing Philadelphia 76ers All-Star teammate Joel Embiid his cellphone on the bench late in a Game One playoff loss.Johnson was caught by TV cameras sitting on the ...
Apr 14, 2019
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia coach Brett Brown denied a report that Jimmy Butler was disrespectful while questioning his role in the 76ers offense.A report published on Friday said that Butler recently challenged Brown in a disrespectful way and wants to be utilized differently ...
Jan 6, 2019
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia 76ers have morphed from laughingstock to legitimate Eastern Conference contender in just two seasons.But just how far can The Process take them?- Was a 52-win season that ended with a five-game loss to the Boston Celtics ...
May 11, 2018
MIAMI - Joel Embiid is done with Philadelphia's latest process.Listed as doubtful in the morning, Embiid was upgraded to probable and eventually put in the starting lineup by the 76ers for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series ...
Apr 20, 2018
CLEVELAND - LeBron James emerged from a chaotic, complex season unscathed - better than ever.Still the NBA's undisputed king.Despite no longer having Kyrie Irving at his side. Despite an injury-riddled season in which the Cavaliers' roster morphed twice ...
Apr 14, 2018
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown was sticking with his subs no matter what.With 5:45 left in their 116-105 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time), the Sixers led by 22 points.With 1:25 left, ...
Feb 25, 2018
PHILADELPHIA - Buried on the bench in Philly, Jahlil Okafor has a chance to prove in Brooklyn he's not a bust.Okafor got his wish when the Philadelphia 76ers finally traded the No. 3 overall pick of the 2015 draft to ...
Dec 8, 2017
PHILADELPHIA 76ers prized rookie Ben Simmons is nowhere close to making his NBA debut as the recovery from the foot injury he suffered during training camp appears to be behind schedule in light of a new scan done on his injured foot. ...
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Feb 17, 2017
THE Philadelphia 76ers are riding high, winning three of their last four games, including a 105-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday (Monday, Manila time) to match their win total from last season this early in the new year.Joel ...
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Jan 9, 2017
PHILADELPHIA - The dazzling rookie with the longest-lasting impact for the Philadelphia 76ers this season might not be Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid or Dario Saric: It could be the 125,000-square-foot (11,600-square-meter) complex the Sixers expect to ...
Sep 20, 2016
Brandon Ingram bolsters case to go No. 1 in draft, impresses in workout as 76ers wait on Ben Simmons
PHILADELPHIA - Brandon Ingram dined and dunked in Philadelphia and did all but demand he become the No. 1 overall pick of the NBA draft.But, Ingram noted, that honor sure would be nice.The 76ers would love to hear the same promotional ...
Jun 14, 2016
PHILADELPHIA - The 76ers are ready to dump Philadelphia for the promise of a fresh start practicing in New Jersey.But who comes along for the ride?The Sixers have pointed to the fall opening of their state-of-the art 120,000- ...
Apr 15, 2016
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