North Carolina coach Roy Williams has outpatient surgery on left shoulder for torn labrumNovember 24th, 2009 Tar Heels coach Roy Williams has shoulder surgeryCHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina coach Roy Williams is recovering after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder.
LeBron James scores 32 and tough defense down stretch sends Cavs past Sixers 97-91November 21st, 2009 LeBron's 32 lead Cavaliers over 76ersCLEVELAND — LeBron James scored 32 points, Mo Williams added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers clamped down defensively in the fourth quarter, holding the Philadelphia 76ers to 10 points over the final 12 minutes for a 97-91 victory on Saturday night. James added nine assists, seven rebounds and delivered a resounding dunk with 2:41 left that effectively put away the Sixers.
Grizzlies beat 76ers 102-97 for third straight victory, first on the road this seasonNovember 20th, 2009 Grizzlies beat 76ers for third straight victoryPHILADELPHIA — Rudy Gay tied his season high with 33 points, including a clutch jumper with 19 seconds remaining, Zach Randolph added 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies registered their first road win of the season with a 102-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Marc Gasol had 19 points and O.J.
76ers edge Bobcats 86-84 on Williams' layup with 3.1 seconds leftNovember 18th, 2009 76ers edge Bobcats on Williams' layupPHILADELPHIA — Lou Williams' layup with 3.1 seconds remaining lifted the Philadelphia 76ers to a come-from-behind 86-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. Andre Iguodala scored 25 points, Williams had 19 and Elton Brand contributed season highs of 19 points, 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for the Sixers, who snapped a two-game losing streak.
Magic's Jameer Nelson to have surgery on left knee, expected to miss 4-6 weeksNovember 17th, 2009 Magic's Nelson to have surgery on left kneeORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson needs surgery again.
Carlos Boozer scores 24 points and Jazz handle 76ers 112-90November 13th, 2009 Jazz handle 76ers 112-90PHILADELPHIA — Carlos Boozer had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Wesley Matthews added a career-high 16 points and the short-handed Utah Jazz ran past the Philadelphia 76ers 112-90 on Friday night. Paul Millsap and Mehmet Okur scored 15 points each, Ronnie Brewer contributed 14 and Eric Maynor had 13 points and 11 assists for the Jazz, who played without point guard Deron Williams yet still had seven players in double figures.
Andre Iguodala scores 16, makes late 3 to lift 76ers over Nets 97-94November 6th, 2009 Iguodala scores 16 to lift 76ers over Nets 97-94PHILADELPHIA — Andre Iguodala and the Philadelphia 76ers did just enough to win. With the Sixers still stinging from a 31-point loss three nights earlier, that was just fine by them.
Iguodala scores 19, Brand has 17 in 76ers' 99-86 win over BucksOctober 30th, 2009 Iguodala scores 19 in 76ers' 1st winPHILADELPHIA — Andre Iguodala scored 19 points, Elton Brand had 17 and the Philadelphia 76ers bounced back from a dismal opener to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 99-86 on Friday night. Samuel Dalembert had 10 points and 12 rebounds to help the Sixers look sharp in their home opener.
Elton Brand's jumper with 7 seconds left lifts 76ers over Nets 93-92October 9th, 2009 Brand's jumper lifts 76ers over NetsPHILADELPHIA — Elton Brand hit a 12-foot jumper with 7 seconds remaining to lift the Philadelphia 76ers past the New Jersey Nets 93-92 in an exhibition game Friday night. Marreese Speights scored 16 points, Lou Williams added 15 and Brand and Andre Iguodala had 13 each for the Sixers, who improved to 3-0 in the preseason for the first time since 2004.
Raiders LG Robert Gallery expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with broken bone in left legSeptember 21st, 2009 Gallery to miss 4 to 6 weeks with broken legALAMEDA, Calif. — Oakland Raiders right guard Robert Gallery is expected to miss four to six weeks after undergoing surgery on a broken bone in his left leg.
Memphis says guard Elliot Williams eligible to play for Tigers this seasonAugust 22nd, 2009 Guard Williams to play for Memphis this seasonMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Guard Elliot Williams has been granted a transfer waiver by the NCAA and is eligible to play for Memphis this coming season.
Knicks work out point guard Jason Williams, but make no offerAugust 5th, 2009 Knicks work out Williams, but make no offerNEW YORK — Jason Williams has worked out for the New York Knicks, though the team made no contract offer to the point guard. Williams, who worked out Tuesday, is attempting a return from retirement this summer and the Knicks claimed him off waivers last week.
Trail Blazers sign free agent guard Andre MillerJuly 25th, 2009 Blazers sign free agent G Andre MillerPORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers signed veteran free agent guard Andre Miller to a three-year, $21 million deal on Friday.
76ers sign 1st-round draf pick, former UCLA guard HolidayJuly 21st, 2009 76ers sign 1st-round pick HolidayPHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have signed first-round draft pick, guard Jrue Holiday. Holiday, 6-foot-3, 180 pounds, was the 17th overall pick in the draft and was an early-entry candidate out of UCLA following his freshman season.
76ers hoping to use 17th pick in NBA draft to bolster slim backcourtJune 25th, 2009 76ers seek top guard with 17th pick in NBA draftPHILADELPHIA — The 76ers showed off their spiffy new logo, a design that was really just a return to the old-school brand from some of their glory years. The cosmetic changes are always easier to fix.