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: Sixers win season-high fourth straight, beating Houston 102-95 behind Young's 17 points; HOUSTON - The Philadelphia 76ers made the final run, and that was the one that counted.; more >>

: Young leads 76ers past Hornets, 101-94; NEW ORLEANS - Struggling in his new backup role, Thaddeus Young found the best way to break out of a shooting slump. He…; more >>

: Iverson won't play for 76ers tonight in New Orleans; Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson will sit out a second straight game because one of his children is ill.; more >>

: Sixers beat Bulls in overtime; PHILADELPHIA - Andre Iguodala wasn't bothered by his first five misses from 3-point territory.; more >>

: Sixers try to cool down Bulls tonight; The Philadelphia 76ers will try for back-to-back wins tonight when they host the Chicago Bulls at the Wachovia Center (…; more >>

: 76ers edge Nets to end 3-game losing streak; EAST RUTHERFORD — At least the New Jersey Nets’ games are getting closer.; more >>

: Bryant leads Lakers past Sixers; PHILADELPHIA - A.I. vs. Kobe delivered the throwback duel fans paid to see. Just like in the 2001 NBA finals, Bryant's …; more >>

: Iverson scores season-high 23 but Lakers top Sixers; PHILADELPHIA — A.I. vs. Kobe delivered the throwback duel fans paid to see. Just like in the 2001 NBA finals, Bryant�…; more >>

: Bucks snap six-game losing streak to 76ers with 91-88 win; MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks had run out of energy and nearly blew a 10-point lead in the closing minutes. The Phi…; more >>

: 76ers fail to achieve their first 3-game win streak, falling at home to Pacers; PHILADELPHIA - Danny Granger scored 26 points and Dahntay Jones had 18 point to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 109-98 win…; more >>

: Brand, Iverson lead Sixers past Pacers; INDIANAPOLIS - Allen Iverson's "team first" approach with the Philadelphia 76ers has earned him respect from his teamma…; more >>

: Sixers beat Pacers 107-97 for 2nd straight win; Elton Brand scored 23 points, and Thaddeus Young had 22 points and 10 rebounds in the Philadelphia 76ers' 107-97 victor…; more >>

: Sixers beat Mavs after shaking up lineup; PHILADELPHIA - Thaddeus Young's benching brought out his best.; more >>

: Young, Williams come off bench to spark 76ers over Mavericks; PHILADELPHIA - Thaddeus Young and Lou Williams sizzled instead of sulking after getting bumped from the starting lineup…; more >>

: Struggling 76ers have to deal with 28-14 Mavericks tonight; Just what the struggling Philadelphia 76ers need: A visit from the Mavs.; more >>

: Fans name Iverson an All-Star; NEW YORK - Allen Iverson was voted to start in the All-Star game Thursday, while Steve Nash and Tim Duncan made late mo…; more >>

: 76ers center Dalembert returns from Haiti shaken; PHILADELPHIA - Everywhere Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert looked, he saw pain he can't forget.; more >>

: 76ers fall to Trail Blazers 98-90; PHILADELPHIA — Former 76ers guard Andre Miller and Jerryd Bayless softened the loss of Brandon Roy.; more >>

Off bad loss, Sixers host Portland tonight

Published: 01/20/10

The Philadelphia 76ers (13-27) will look to rebound from a bad loss when they host the Portland Trail Blazers (25-17) t…

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: 76ers squander 20-point lead, lose in overtime to Timberwolves; MINNEAPOLIS - Eddie Jordan's grip on the head coaching job in Philadelphia wasn't exactly firm when the 76ers walked in…; more >>

: Dalembert pledges help to Haiti, then leads 76ers over Kings; Samuel Dalembert learned Friday that his uncle, a carpenter feared dead in his home country Haiti, was alive. His godfa…; more >>

: Lee's late layup lifts Knicks past 76ers 93-92; PHILADELPHIA - David Lee played with a heavy heart. He was still right there when the New York Knicks needed him at the…; more >>

: Iguodala, Brand get 18 each as Sixers hold off Hornets, 96-92; PHILADELPHIA - Protecting double-digit leads has been especially maddening for the Philadelphia 76ers …; more >>

Former 76er, Net Jayson Williams pleads guilty in 2002 fatal shooting, will serve at least 18 months

Published: 01/12/10

SOMERVILLE - Former NBA star Jayson Williams, his personal life in shambles, took responsibility for accidentally shoot…

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: Brand leads Sixers over Detroit 104-94; AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Elton Brand gave the Philadelphia 76ers a glimpse Saturday night of what they th…; more >>

Avalanche's Koci suffers broken hand against Blues

Published: 02/09/10

Colorado Avalanche forward David Koci broke his right hand in the team's game against the St. Louis Blues on Monday night.

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Cavaliers remove water fountains from home arena

Published: 02/08/10

Thirsty basketball fans cheering on the Cleveland Cavaliers will have to wait at a concession stand the next time they want a sip of water.

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Pacers C Foster out for season with back injury

Published: 02/08/10

Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster will miss the rest of the season with a back injury.

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Lynx re-sign star Seimone Augustus for long term

Published: 02/08/10

The Minnesota Lynx have signed two-time WNBA All-Star Seimone Augustus to a multi-year contract.

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West could return on Tuesday

Published: 02/08/10

Delonte West could return to the Cavaliers' lineup when Cleveland hosts New Jersey on Tuesday.

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: Kahn: Wolves deadline trade would be minor at most; Minnesota Timberwolves boss David Kahn says he won't trade any of the team's core players this month.; more >>

: Bobcats C Chandler close to return, won't start; Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler is close to returning from a foot injury that has sidelined him for 22 games.; more >>

Could labor issues overshadow NBA All-Star week?

Published: 02/07/10

The NFL's party week was briefly interrupted by a sobering message about the league's labor situation.

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: FBI investigated letters sent to Pistons' Daly; The FBI investigated a series of threatening letters sent to Detroit Pistons coach Chuck Daly at the height of his team's success during the 1989-90 "Bad Boys" championship era, newly released government records show.; more >>

: Durant helps Thunder beat the Warriors, 104-95.; Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Russell Westbrook added 21, and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their fifth straight, beating the Golden State Warriors 104-95 Saturday night.; more >>

: Bogut scores 21 to help Bucks beat Pacers 93-81; Andrew Bogut scored 21 points and Luc Mbah a Moute added 18 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks hold off the Indiana Pacers 93-81 Saturday.; more >>

Lakers' Kobe Bryant out against Blazers

Published: 02/06/10

Kobe Bryant missed the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night because of a sore left ankle.

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Blazers G Roy out until after All-Star game

Published: 02/06/10

Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss the next three games and the All-Star game with a right hamstring injury.

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Knicks guard Hughes out against Cleveland

Published: 02/06/10

New York Knicks guard Larry Hughes missed Saturday night's game against Cleveland because of a sprained left big toe.

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Marbury returns to basketball, joins Brave Dragons

Published: 02/06/10

Stephon Marbury has returned to basketball _ this time, playing in a parched, polluted city in China after making himself unwelcome in the NBA.

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: Brooks scores 19 points to help Rockets beat Grizz; Aaron Brooks had 19 points and eight rebounds to help the Houston Rockets send Memphis to its fourth defeat in five games with a 101-83 victory over the Grizzlies on Friday night.; more >>

: Nowitzki late for shootaround, will not start; Mavericks All-Star forward Dirk Nowitzki is not starting Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves because he was late for the team's shootaround before the game.; more >>

Grizzlies F Arthur to return Tuesday against Hawks

Published: 02/05/10

Memphis Grizzlies forward Darrell Arthur, who has not played this season while recovering from surgery in October, plans to make his debut Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks.

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Pierce, Billups headline 3-point contest field

Published: 02/05/10

All-Stars Paul Pierce of Boston and Chauncey Billups of Denver headline the field for the 3-point contest.

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Bulls sign F Chris Richard to 10-day contract

Published: 02/05/10

Forward Chris Richard has signed a 10-day contract with the Chicago Bulls.

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Stern awaits big attendance mark for All-Star game

Published: 02/05/10

David Stern joked Friday that the NBA All-Star game will have the largest crowd "in the history of the world."

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Iverson sitting out again for personal reasons

Published: 02/05/10

Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson will sit out a second straight game because one of his children is ill.

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: LeBron, Cavs beat Heat, win 10th straight; LeBron James scored 36 points _ 17 on free throws _ and Daniel Gibson added 12 after returning from the hospital as the Cleveland Cavaliers ran their winning streak to 10 with a 102-84 win over Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat on Thursday night.; more >>

Cavs' Gibson out to be with fiancee

Published: 02/04/10

Cavaliers point guard Daniel Gibson left the team on Thursday night to be with his pregnant fiancee, singer Keyshia Cole.

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: Clippers GM Dunleavy drops coaching duties; Mike Dunleavy stepped down as the Los Angeles Clippers' head coach Thursday, retaining his job as general manager.; more >>