http://www.mail.com/organizations/19608-philadelphia-76ers.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/19608-philadelphia-76ers.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2028700-ap-source-rutgers-eddie-jordan-reach-agreement.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers is turning to one of its greatest players to lead the basketball program past an embarrassing coaching scandal and into its future with the Big Ten Conference. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that Los Angeles Lakers assistant Eddie Jordan has reached a tentative agreement to take over as coach of ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:43:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2028700-ap-source-rutgers-eddie-jordan-reach-agreement.html 2013-04-19T00:43:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029756-coaching-carousel-starts-to-spin-nba.html The first time Byron Scott was fired, Lawrence Frank took his job. Now they're both looking for work, and the NBA's coaching carousel is already spinning in three cities. Scott was fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Frank was ousted by the Detroit Pistons and Doug Collins resigned as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, all three Thursday, a day after the end ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:04:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029756-coaching-carousel-starts-to-spin-nba.html 2013-04-18T23:04:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2028190-collins-76ers-coach-will-remain-with-team.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — His eyes red and moist, Doug Collins explained how he knew in his heart the time was right to retire from coaching. It wasn't, he insisted, because the Philadelphia 76ers face a painful rebuilding process. Or even because he felt unwanted by ownership. The 61-year-old Collins simply missed being a family man. When the emotional tug of ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:31:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2028190-collins-76ers-coach-will-remain-with-team.html 2013-04-18T19:31:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2021618-ap-source-76ers-collins-discuss-coachs-future.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Doug Collins is on his way out as Philadelphia 76ers' coach. It remains to be seen if he'll stick with the organization in some other role. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press the Collins and the Sixers are trying to resolve their relationship after the coach told them he would not return for a fourth season... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:13:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2021618-ap-source-76ers-collins-discuss-coachs-future.html 2013-04-15T23:13:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2019572-ap-sources-collins-tells-76ers-hes-coach.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Doug Collins has told the Philadelphia 76ers he will quit as head coach following this season with a year left on his contract. Two people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that Collins informed ownership he's not coming back for a fourth season on the bench. The people spoke to The AP on Sunday on condition of ... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:01:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2019572-ap-sources-collins-tells-76ers-hes-coach.html 2013-04-15T04:01:13Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1972138-nuggets-beat-76ers-101-100-14th-straight-win.html DENVER (AP) — Down five points with less than 10 seconds left, Corey Brewer figured this was the end of the Denver Nuggets' longest streak since joining the NBA in 1976. "To be honest, I didn't think we had any chance of winning," Brewer said after lifting Denver to a 101-100 win — its 14th straight overall — over the stunned Philadelphia 76ers on Thursda... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:22:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1972138-nuggets-beat-76ers-101-100-14th-straight-win.html 2013-03-22T07:22:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1971932-nuggets-win-14th-straight-101-100-76ers.html DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets' streak lives on thanks to some luck and pluck. Corey Brewer sank three free throws with 2.1 seconds left and the Denver Nuggets stretched their franchise-best winning streak to 14 games with a 101-100 thriller over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. Anthony Randolph blocked Damien Wilkins' despe... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:43:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1971932-nuggets-win-14th-straight-101-100-76ers.html 2013-03-22T04:43:26Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1963660-76ers-bynum-set-season-ending-knee-surgery.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 76ers' Andrew Bynum gamble was a bust. At least, for this season. Philadelphia now has to decide if it will offer the former All-Star center any kind of long-term deal without him ever playing a second for the franchise. Bynum's season is officially over, and he's set for season-ending arthroscopic surgery on both knees Tuesday. He... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 02:59:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1963660-76ers-bynum-set-season-ending-knee-surgery.html 2013-03-19T02:59:26Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1956608-when-where-streaking-heat-fall.html Winners of 20 games in a row, the Miami Heat could be headed toward history. The NBA record is 33 consecutive victories in a single season, set by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1971-72. The Heat became the fourth team to win at least 20 in a row in a season when they beat the Philadelphia 76ers 98-94 on Wednesday night, and they would tie the record if they m... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:00:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1956608-when-where-streaking-heat-fall.html 2013-03-15T08:00:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1953360-heat-streak-20-98-94-win-76ers.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — With LeBron James by his side in the locker room, Dwyane Wade took a moment to admire Miami's streak. "Twenty is special," Wade said. "Win 20 games in a row, it's awesome. You can't get around it. We're going to try to go for the next one." James and Wade have an NBA championship together, and now they're chasing history. ... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:19:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1953360-heat-streak-20-98-94-win-76ers.html 2013-03-14T07:19:04Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1942642-heat-ride-17-game-streak-matchup-with-pacers.html MIAMI (AP) — With yet another win in the books, the Miami Heat turned their attention to the streak. And, no, not that 17-game winning one. LeBron James scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Dwyane Wade added 22 points and the Heat pulled away late to beat Philadelphia 102-93 on Friday night — their 12th straight regular-season win over Philadelphia, ... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 08:30:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1942642-heat-ride-17-game-streak-matchup-with-pacers.html 2013-03-09T08:30:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1942376-heat-win-17th-straight-top-76ers-102-93.html MIAMI (AP) — So many streaks. And the Miami Heat made sure they all survived. LeBron James scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Dwyane Wade added 22 points and the Heat pulled away late to beat Philadelphia 102-93 on Friday night — their 12th straight regular-season win over Philadelphia, their 13th in a row at home and most importantly, their 17th s... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:33:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1942376-heat-win-17th-straight-top-76ers-102-93.html 2013-03-09T04:33:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1923838-noahs-triple-double-too-76ers.html CHICAGO (AP) — Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau needed just three words to sum up Joakim Noah's big night on Thursday. "He was spectacular," Thibodeau said. Noah had 23 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 11 blocks for his third career triple-double and the Chicago Bulls ended a two-game losing streak with a 93-82 victory over Philadelphia. ... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:08:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1923838-noahs-triple-double-too-76ers.html 2013-03-01T05:08:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1920318-thibodeau-blame-slide-rose-speculation.html DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Derrick Rose stood chatting with coach Tom Thibodeau for several minutes Wednesday after practice. Then, the Chicago Bulls' superstar worked on his jumper. When he'll suit up in a game remains anyone's guess, and just for the record, Thibodeau insisted they weren't discussing a return against Philadelphia on Thursday. "Nope," he sai... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:28:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1920318-thibodeau-blame-slide-rose-speculation.html 2013-02-27T23:28:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1911288-lebrons-triple-double-lifts-heat-76ers.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Before he took a seat on the bench, LeBron James made sure to grab one more rebound. James had 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his 35th career triple-double and the Miami Heat cruised to their 10th straight win, 114-90 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. The three-time NBA MVP knew he was one board away from a spec... Sun, 24 Feb 2013 03:54:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1911288-lebrons-triple-double-lifts-heat-76ers.html 2013-02-24T03:54:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1853786-iverson-rules-basketball-return-d-league.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Allen Iverson is taking a pass on the D-League. Iverson, the 2001 NBA MVP, has turned down an opportunity to return to basketball with the Dallas Mavericks' Development League affiliate. He posted a series of tweets on Tuesday explaining his decision to decline an offer from Texas Legends' co-owner Donnie Nelson to join the team. ... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1853786-iverson-rules-basketball-return-d-league.html 2013-01-29T19:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852626-grizzlies-rally-17-to-beat-76ers-103-100.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rudy Gay to Toronto. Rudy Gay to Boston. It's easier to count the teams who don't covet Gay. But as long as he's still with Memphis, Gay is doing what he can to help the Grizzlies win. Gay scored 26 points and scored the winning basket off his own rebound with 13.3 seconds left to lead Memphis to a 103-100 win over the Philadelphia 76e... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852626-grizzlies-rally-17-to-beat-76ers-103-100.html 2013-01-29T02:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1752390-turner-hits-winner-ot-76ers-top-celtics-95-94.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Evan Turner forgot about the missed shots and craved another chance. His short memory proved useful in the clutch for the 76ers. Turner drove past Courtney Lee and tossed up an off-balance, right-handed shot for the winner with 3.9 seconds left to lead Philadelphia to a 95-94 overtime win against the Boston Celtics on Friday night. ... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 03:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1752390-turner-hits-winner-ot-76ers-top-celtics-95-94.html 2012-12-08T03:26:00Z