Atlantic Notes: Moultrie, Sixers, Rondo
2014/03/atlantic-moultrie-sixers.htmlTurner was surprised that the Sixers traded him and Lavoy Allen for just a second-round draft pick and the now-bought out contract of Danny Granger but said he's confident Sixers GM Sam Hinkie has something "up his sleeve." Turner said it takes guts to commit to rebuild in a city like Philadelphia, per Tom Moore of Calkins Media (Twitter links). … The Sixers are sending Arnett Moultrie to the D-League, a league source tells Moore (Twitter link).
And-Ones: Knicks, Draft, Vasquez
2014/03/knicks-draft-vasquez.htmlTom Moore of Calkins Media wonders if the Sixers will struggle badly next season, even if they manage to upgrade their talent level through the draft and free agency. … Moore is skeptical that massive roster turnover won't create new challenges, and sees evidence of bad habits taking hold in Philadelphia, including in standout rookie Michael Carter-Williams.
Eastern Notes: Fredette, Silver, Stoudemire
2014/03/eastern-fredette-stoudemire.htmlJohnson also tweets that coach Tom Thibodeau doesn't want to pre-judge Jimmer's defensive abilities.
Eastern Notes: Iverson, Anthony, Thibodeau
2014/03/iverson-anthony-thibodeau.htmlTom Moore of Calkins Media looks at what Sixers GM Sam Hinkie can do with the five second-round picks the team has in this year's draft. … The Knicks might attempt to acquire Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau after the season if they let go of Mike Woodson.
Eastern Notes: Sixers, Anthony, Johnson
2014/02/eastern-anthony-johnson.htmlThe Sixers wound up with only a second-round pick in return for Evan Turner, thanks to their buyout deal with Danny Granger, but a team offered GM Sam Hinkie a first-rounder for Turner at last year’s draft, according to Tom Moore of Calkins Media (Twitter link).
Atlantic Links: ‘Melo, Granger, Sixers
2014/02/atlantic-granger-sixers.html76ers head coach Brett Brown says he isn't annoyed that Danny Granger would rather play for a contending team instead of Philadelphia, writes Tom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times.
Atlantic Notes: Nets, Felton, 76ers
2014/02/atlantic-notes-felton.html76ers head coach Brett Brown tells Tom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times: "You're going to see a lot of people come in here over the last 25 games" (Twitter link). … Brown also tells Moore (via Twitter) that 6'8" forward Hollis Thompson is a "keeper."
Sixers Notes: Young, Draft, Granger
2014/02/sixers-draft-granger.htmlBefore the game, Young commented to reporters on the Sixers not trading him, including Tom Moore of Bucks County Courier Times (via Twitter). … Sixers GM Sam Hinkie stated the obvious to reporters, including Tom Moore of Bucks County Courier News, that he will try and turn the Sixers' $26MM cap space, two first-round picks, and five second-round picks in the upcoming draft into premium players.
Pacers Acquire Evan Turner
2014/02/sixers-acquire-granger.htmlThe future second-round pick will be the Warriors' 2015 selection, tweets Tom Moore of Calkins Media.
Atlantic Rumors: Sixers, Terry, Felton
2014/02/atlantic-sixers-felton.htmlThe Sixers haven't been shy about shopping Hawes, and the big man admits that this is the most he's ever been mentioned in trade talks, passes along Tom Moore of Calkins Media (on Twitter). … Like Hawes, Young is also aware of speculation regarding potential deals surrounding him and his teammates, and Moore hears that…
Eastern Notes: Sixers, Magic, Grant
2014/02/eastern-sixers-grant.htmlTom Moore of The Bucks County Courier Times examines how likely GM Sam Hinkie is to make a trade before Thursday's deadline.
Eastern Notes: Varejao, Bobcats, ‘Melo
2014/02/eastern-varejao-bobcats.htmlSixers coach Brett Brown tells Tom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times that he is confident the team's struggles this season will pay off with a valuable draft pick. … Brown admits that the bottoming out process isn't fun, “At times, when you're sitting on a sideline and your team isn't guarding and your team is losing by a significant margin, you feel like you don't really want, at times, to go through this." But Brown is looking forward to brighter days ahead: “I know that if we can ever pull this off, then the city's going to come right along with us and be proud to grow with us.
D-League Notes: Barron, Moultrie, Hairston
2014/02/moultrie-hairston-thunder.htmlHowever, Tom Moore of Calkins Media hears that the assignment to Delaware is unrelated to Moultrie's venting, and that the big man will return to Philly once he meets certain conditioning standards (Twitter links).
Atlantic Rumors: Moultrie, Humphries, Sixers
2014/02/atlantic-rumors-moultrie.htmlSixers coach Brett Brown was candid with reporters before last night's loss to the Nets, saying that he recognizes the "monster that's ahead of us," in reference to the team's still-nascent rebuilding project, notes Tom Moore of Calkins Media.
Odds & Ends: Stuckey, Harris, Barbosa
2014/02/stuckey-harris-barbosa.htmlEvan Turner has been all over Hoops Rumors lately, but he's not letting the trade talk get to him, tweets Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … Sixers coach Brett Brown says the club will "keep an eye" on Dewayne Dedmon, Moore tweets.
Eastern Notes: Sixers, Melo, Cavs
2014/02/eastern-notes-sixers.htmlIt might be time for Sixers GM Sam Hinkie to give the Suns a call, writes Tom Moore of The Bucks County Courier Times. … Moore thinks the Sixers should try and trade Evan Turner to the Suns for Emeka Okafor and a first-round draft pick.
Odds & Ends: Bynum, Bulls, Rondo, Sixers
2014/01/rondo-sixers-wiggins.htmlThe Sixers have sputtered since their hot start to the season but Hawks big man Elton Brand says they're working hard and no one could accuse them of tanking, tweets Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … The Bulls are getting calls from clubs as the trade deadline approaches, but that's no big deal to coach Tom Thibodeau.
Eastern Notes: Cavs, Pistons, Sixers
2014/01/eastern-pistons-sixers.htmlTom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times had a Q&A session with Emily Gruver of The Sixer Sense.com. … Moore opined that the Sixers' Evan Turner was more likely to be traded than Thaddeus Young.
Atlantic Rumors: Rondo, Carmelo, Raptors
2014/01/atlantic-rumors-carmelo-raptors.htmlWhile NBA writers are handing out report cards around the season's midway point, it's not fair to grade Sixers coach Brett Brown yet, writes Tom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times.
Sixers Re-Sign Dewayne Dedmon
2014/01/sixers-likely-dewayne-dedmon.html8:25am: Sixers coach Brett Brown has little doubt the team will re-sign center Dewayne Dedmon to a second 10-day contract once his existing deal expires tonight, observes Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … THURSDAY, 7:38pm: According to Moore, the 76ers will re-sign Dedmon to another 10-day contract (Twitter link).
Eastern Notes: Bogans, Bucks, Nets, Rice
2014/01/eastern-notes-bogans.htmlThe Sixers will decide within the next two or three days whether to bring back Dewayne Dedmon on a second 10-day deal, coach Brett Brown told reporters, including Tom Moore of Calkins Media (Twitter link).
Latest On Sixers, Trade Candidates
2014/01/sixers-turner-young.htmlBigger transactions may lie ahead, but they might not happen until the summer, according to Tom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times, who believes there should be no rush to deal any of Evan Turner, Spencer Hawes, or Thaddeus Young, the club's three prime trade candidates. … The Sixers would ideally get a 2014 first-rounder and an expiring contract in return for Turner and Hawes, Moore writes, and Hinkie is willing to deal either player if another team meets his price.
Sixers Looking For First-Round Picks In Trades
2014/01/sixers-looking-trades.htmlThe Sixers, though, won't be willing to take back a "lesser player" in any deal without receiving a first-round pick, preferably from the upcoming 2014 draft, in return, tweeted Tom Moore of Philly Burbs.com.
Atlantic Rumors: Smith, ‘Melo, Young
2014/01/atlantic-rumors-young.htmlNerlens Noel has been medically cleared to play, and while Jeff Goodman of ESPN.com hears he could make his NBA debut in four to six weeks, Sixers coach Brett Brown says there's no such timetable, and that he still may sit out the season, notes Tom Moore of Calkins Media (Twitter link). … Conversely, Jason Richardson says there's a "good chance" he'll come back from injury to play for the Sixers this season, Moore tweets.
Eastern Notes: Drake, Raptors, Cavs, Bynum
2014/01/eastern-raptors-sixers.htmlTom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times examined the contract situations for the impact players on the Sixers to preview what next year's lineup could look like. … Moore is of the belief that the current roster, two lottery picks, and $30MM in available free agency money isn't enough to solve the Sixers missing pieces.