Eastern Rumors: Kenyon, Nets, Magic, 76ers
2013/04/eastern-rumors-kenyon-nets-magic-76ers.htmlStill, Orlando's situation should be the envy of the Sixers, opines Tom Moore of PhillyBurbs.com. … While owner Josh Harris asserts that there are "bunch of young assets on this team," Moore sees Jrue Holiday as the only one.
Atlantic Notes: Martin, Knicks, Celtics, Sixers
2013/04/atlantic-notes-ne.htmlTom Moore of Calkins Media could see the Sixers' coaching search coming down to Mike Malone and Sixers associate head coach Michael Curry. … 11 pick as well and Moore believes that Victor Oladipo would be a strong choice if he falls that far.
Odds & Ends: Sixers, Draft, Timberwolves
2013/04/odds-ends-sixers-draft-timberwolves.htmlWith the Nuggets in control in Denver and Grizz-Clips set for the late game in Los Angeles, let's round up…… Moore also adds that Howard would probably not want to come to Philadelphia even if they did.
Eastern Notes: Rose, Cavaliers, 76ers
2013/05/eastern-notes-rose-cavaliers-76ers.htmlTom Moore of Philly Burbs thinks that landing a proven head coach for the 76ers will be challenging without a…
Atlantic Rumors: Celtics, Carlesimo, 76ers, Raptors
2013/05/atlantic-rumors-celtics-carlesimo-76ers-raptors.htmlHiring an elite coach is critical to the Sixers' ability to build a consistent winner, argues Tom Moore of PhillyBurbs.com.
Odds & Ends: Lee, 76ers, Blake, Len, Draft Risers
2013/05/odds-ends-lee-76ers-blake-len-draft-risers.htmlAccording to Moore, the team won't interview Michael Malone or Jeff Hornacek until next week at the earliest…
Atlantic Notes: Nets, Van Gundy, Sixers, Celtics
2013/05/atlantic-notes-nets-van-gundy-sixers-celtics.htmlMost of the interviews conducted by the Sixers as they search for a new coach will take place during or after next week's predraft camp in Chicago, according to Tom Moore of PhillyBurbs.com.
Odds & Ends: Thompson, Ellis, Hollins, Turkoglu
2013/05/odds-ends-thompson-ellis-hollins-turkoglu.htmlThe 76ers aren't expected to hold most of their interviews for their head coaching search until after the Chicago Pre-Draft…
Sixers Rumors: Turner, Brown, Hinkie
2013/05/sixers-rumors-turner-brown-hinkie.htmlTom Moore of PhillyBurbs.com suggests Hinkie ought to launch a full-fledged rebuild in Philadelphia, rather than just "tweaking" the roster…
Sixers CEO Adam Aron To Take Reduced Role?
2013/05/sixers-ceo-adam-aron-to-take-reduced-role.htmlHowever, a source tells Tom Moore of PhillyBurbs.com that Nash will remain as CEO, and that an announcement the team has scheduled today has nothing to do with Aron (Twitter links). … Still, Moore tweets that it's safe to assume Aron's role on the basketball side will be reduced following the hiring of new GM Sam Hinkie.
Sixers Hire Sam Hinkie As GM
2013/05/sixers-to-hire-sam-hinkie-as-gm.htmlFRIDAY, 11:06pm: Hinkie's hiring doesn't change Thorn's situation with the team, Thorn tells Tom Moore of PhillyBurbs.com (Twitter link). … Moore also clarifies that Hinkie will choose the team's next head coach.
Odds & Ends: Wiggins, Kings, Hinkie, Mavs
2013/05/pau-gasol-announced-on-his-website-i-wont-play-in-the-next-european-championship-of-slovenia-after-the-announcement-of-t.htmlMore from Sam Hinkie via Tom Moore at PhillyBurbs including Hinkie's quote "I'm not afraid to push my chips to the middle." Hinkie recognizes that while the 76ers aren't in position to contend right away, he feels a sense of urgency to get the club back on track. … While the now-less exciting second round of the NBA playoffs trundles on with the Spurs back at the cozy confines of AT&T Arena in San Antonio for game 5 against the Warriors, we've got more Andrew Wiggins and Sam Hinkie news, and some reports from the predraft NBA combine starting in Chicago tomorrow and going through Sunday..
Sixers Notes: Cap Room, Coaching Search, DiLeo
2013/05/sixers-notes-cap-room-coaching-search-dileo.htmlHowever, according to Tom Moore of PhillyBurbs.com (Twitter link), Hinkie says that strategy is "by no means the favorite out of the barn." The head coaching search that former GM Tony DiLeo started included names such as Michael Malone, Brian Shaw, and Michael Curry as potential top candidates, as John N.
Atlantic Rumors: Sixers, Sampson, Howard, Kidd
2013/05/atlantic-rumors-sixers-sampson-howard-kidd.htmlHinkie says he'll look at all options in building his team back up to contention, writes PhillyBurbs.com's Tom Moore.
Draft Notes: Wyatt, Jazz, Foster
2013/06/draft-notes-wyatt-jazz-foster.htmlTom Moore of Phillyburbs.com notes that Wyatt spent six weeks at Impact Basketball in Las Vegas, eating better and getting stronger while dropping from 223 lbs. … Singler and Adonis Thomas tomorrow (Twitter).
Draft Rumors: Saturday
2013/06/draft-rumors-saturday.htmlAiken was scheduled to work out Monday for the Sixers, but he'll instead be doing so for the Pistons that day, agent Stephen Pina tells Tom Moore of Phillyburbs.com.
Odds & Ends: Billups, Cavs, Felton
2013/06/eastern-odds-ends-billups-nets-felton.htmlAiken won't work out for the Sixers on Monday, but will instead work out with the Pistons for the second time that day, reveals Tom Moore of Phillyburbs.com via Aiken's agent Stephen Pina. … Observer columnist Tom Sorenson is a bit more optimistic about the team's future, writing that with the return of the Hornets in the 2014/15 season, the Hornets/Bobcats will make the postseason.
Wizards To Acquire Glen Rice Jr.
2013/06/wizards-to-acquire-glen-rice-jr.htmlTom Moore of PhillyBurbs.com first tweeted word that the Sixers had selected Rice.
Odds & Ends: Barnes, Mavs, Rockets, Pistons
2013/07/odds-ends-barnes-mavs-pistons-brown.htmlSince they weren't released on or before June 30th, the 2013/14 contracts for E'Twaun Moore (Magic), Chandler Parsons (Rockets), Jason Smith (Pelicans), and Rodney Stuckey (Pistons) have become fully guaranteed. … Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press spoke to Pistons owner Tom Gores about the process of hiring head coach Maurice Cheeks, the team's long-term vs.
Free Agency Rumors: Bynum, Clippers, Warriors
2013/07/free-agency-rumors-clippers-warriors.htmlHere are a few more rumors surrounding Bynum, the Clippers and Warriors during another whirlwind night of the NBA's free agency: Tom Moore of Phillyburbs.com tweets that he doesn't think a proposed hypothetical with the Mavs sending Shawn Marion's $9.3MM contract plus a second round draft pick to the Sixers would be enough to acquire Bynum.
Odds & Ends: Kleiza, Iguodala, Dooling, Knicks
2013/07/odds-ends-kleiza-iguodala-dooling-knicks.htmlWyatt played for the Sixers' Summer League squad in Orlando, but hasn't talked to Philadelphia yet about a more permanent contract (Twitter links via Tom Moore of PhillyBurbs.com). … Tom Ziller of SBNation.com explains why he finds it unusual that the NBA decided to compensate the Thunder for a portion of Kevin Durant's contract.
Eastern Notes: Irving, Bulls, 76ers, Wall, Heat
2013/07/eastern-notes-irving-bulls-76ers-wall-heat.htmlSixers GM Sam Hinkie confirmed to Tom Moore of PhillyBurbs.com (Twitter link) that the first-round pick the team will receive from the Pelicans is top-five protected over the next six drafts, starting in 2014.
Sixers Rumors: Trades, Kazemi, Brown
2013/07/sixers-rumors-trades-kazemi-brown.htmlI think that's an attractive opportunity for someone like him." A source tells Tom Moore of PhillyBurbs.com (Twitter link) that the Sixers aren't currently working on any buyouts with players, but Kwame Brown is a candidate to be bought out and/or waived before next summer.
Sixers Notes: Brown, Hinkie, Ownership
2013/08/sixers-notes-brown-hinkie-ownership.htmlHinkie alleviated some of those concerns today after the Brown presser, telling Tom Moore of PhillyBurbs.com, "Josh Harris is more…
Evan Turner On His Future With The Sixers
2013/08/evan-turner-on-his-future-with-the-sixers.html"All I can worry about is being better," Turner said to Tom Moore of PhillyBurbs.com… Here's what Turner told Moore during their Q & A.