Month: August 2017

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Sixers Sign James Michael McAdoo To A Two-Way Contract

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The Philadelphia 76ers announced Wednesday, they have signed Former Golden State Warriors Power Forward James Michael McAdoo to a two-way contract. Philadelphia 76ers and free agent forward James Michael McAdoo have agreed to a two-way contract, a league source told @BBallInsiders. — Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) August 26, 2017 According to the NBA, A two-way contract is when a player splits time with the NBA team and their G-League affiliate which the 76ers affiliate is the Delaware 87ers. According to NBA rules, McAdoo can only spend a maxium of 45 days with the 76ers and the rest of his season must … Continue reading Sixers Sign James Michael McAdoo To A Two-Way Contract

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Philadelphia 76ers Hire Elton Brand As GM Of G-League Team Delaware 87ers

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The Philadelphia 76ers announced Monday that former 76ers player Elton Brand has been named the General Manager of the Delaware 87ers, the Sixers NBA G League affiliate. After he retired last season, the 17 year NBA veteran joined the Sixers last year as a player-development consultant. Brand started  his journey in the NBA in 1999, when the Chicago Bulls chose him as the #1 pick of the draft. The former Duke player earned Co-Rookie of the Year with Steve Francis as Brand averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks in his rookie season. The next Sevens GM, also played on the … Continue reading Philadelphia 76ers Hire Elton Brand As GM Of G-League Team Delaware 87ers

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DSB’s Weekly Blue Rocks Recap For The Week Of August 21st-27th

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W-L For the week: 3-3 August 22nd: Lose 8-3 vs Frederick Keys BALL GAME! Rocks start pivotal road trip with a dominating 8-3 win! @TheGirthQuake34 falls triple shy of cycle. @Sblewett7 8IP, earns win! pic.twitter.com/mmpHtzr643 — Wilmington Blue Rocks (@WilmBlueRocks) August … Continue reading DSB’s Weekly Blue Rocks Recap For The Week Of August 21st-27th

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DSB’s Weekly Delaware 87ers Recap For The Week Of August 21st-27th

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87ers Release 2017-2018 Schedule Delaware 87ers Announce 2017-2018 Schedule https://t.co/lAfS7gWk17 pic.twitter.com/etCFfgQYIL — Delaware Sports Blitz (@DESPORTSBLITZ) August 28, 2017 2017-18 @nbagleague is out! More on #Sevens schedule: https://t.co/0YQ6RZqgSA#Year5#BasketballHasPower pic.twitter.com/t2bfDD9Bq6 — Delaware Blue Coats (@blue_coats) August 24, 2017 We are excited to partner with @LacedTheOG for the third year in a row to bring the Sneaker Convention to a game this season! #LaceEmUp pic.twitter.com/totEI5IuVL — Delaware Blue Coats (@blue_coats) August 22, 2017 Reaching out to the Community:  Giving out books at Richardson Park Elementary School's Meet Your Teacher Night so students can start new school year with new book! #Read87 pic.twitter.com/Bz6vdexpQo — … Continue reading DSB’s Weekly Delaware 87ers Recap For The Week Of August 21st-27th

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Delaware 87ers Announce 2017-2018 Schedule

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The Delaware 87ers unveiled their 2017-2018 schedule on Thursday, which will mark the fifth season the team has been in the state of Delaware. The season kicks off for the Sevens on the road with a match up vs the Maine Red Claws on November 3rd at 7:00pm. Then on November 6th, the Sevens open the season at home against the Westchester Knicks for back to back games at the Bob Carpenter Center. The 87ers will play two of their home games this season at their NBA affiliate’s Philadelphia 76ers home, The Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The first game … Continue reading Delaware 87ers Announce 2017-2018 Schedule

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Blue Rocks July Pitching Recap

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July: W-L Record: 17-13 Scored Runs: 111 Opponents Runs: 103 Pitching:   Starting Pitchers: Scott Blewett Games Played: 6 Games Started: 6 W-L Record: 1-2 Innings Pitched: 35 innings Hits given up: 36 Runs given up: 15 Earned Runs: 14 Home Runs given up: 1 Walks: 11 Strikeouts: 22 ERA: 3.60 WHIP: 1.3429   Colin Rodgers Games Played: 4 Games Started: 1 W-L Record: Innings Pitched: 7.3 innings Hits given up: 8 Runs given up: 2 Earned Runs: 2 Home Runs given up: 0 Walks: 6 Strikeouts: 12 ERA: 2.47 WHIP:1.9178   A.J. Puckett Games Played: 5 Games Started: 5 W-L Record: 3-0 Innings Pitched: 31 innings Hits given up: 22 Runs given up: 10 Earned Runs: 10 … Continue reading Blue Rocks July Pitching Recap

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DSB’s Weekly Delaware 87ers Recap For The Week Of August 14th-20th

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This is the first of many weekly recaps for  Delaware Sports Blitz about the Delaware 87ers.   Delaware 87ers to hold Open Tryouts in Philly & Delaware: Delaware 87ers To Hold Open Tryouts In Philly & Delaware https://t.co/st7nKPod2B pic.twitter.com/9NYghM8HnM — Delaware Sports Blitz (@DESPORTSBLITZ) August 17, 2017 Here's your chance, hoopers! https://t.co/yOpgZIaRqo pic.twitter.com/9iINHRIUK6 — Delaware Blue Coats (@blue_coats) August 15, 2017   Minor Leagues teams in Delaware Cross Paths: First pitch from @larry_meli at tonight's @WilmBlueRocks game was right on the 💰! pic.twitter.com/i2XXwgxD2e — Delaware Blue Coats (@blue_coats) August 17, 2017 Reaching out to the Community:  Chipping in and getting classrooms … Continue reading DSB’s Weekly Delaware 87ers Recap For The Week Of August 14th-20th

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DSB’s Weekly Blue Rocks Recap For The Week Of August 14th-20th

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W-L For the week: 2-5   August 14th: Lose 9-3 vs Frederick Keys  One of those nights. Quick turnaround & we're back at it tomorrow at 1:05 PM pic.twitter.com/RVoRe0uBMX — Wilmington Blue Rocks (@WilmBlueRocks) August 15, 2017 Blue Rocks: Lost … Continue reading DSB’s Weekly Blue Rocks Recap For The Week Of August 14th-20th

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Delaware 87ers To Hold Open Tryouts In Philly & Delaware

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Do you have the skills on the court to make it in the pros? If your answer was Yes, well the Delaware 87ers are looking for you. The G-League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, the Delaware 87ers announced Tuesday they will hold two open tryouts in September. The first will be at  Temple University’s McGonigle Hall In Philadelphia on Saturday, September 16th and tryout will be till 8am to 12 pm. The second tryout will be held at Hockessin PAL Center in Delaware on Saturday, September 23 and this tryout will be from 8am to 1pm. The participants of the tryouts will … Continue reading Delaware 87ers To Hold Open Tryouts In Philly & Delaware

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DSB’s Weekly Blue Rocks Recap For The Week Of August 7th-13th

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W-L For the week: 2-4 August 7th: No Game Rocks third baseman Wander Franco named @Dartfirststate "Moving Forward" Player of the Homestand after hitting .333 w/ 2 triples and 3 RBIs. pic.twitter.com/w7RjFL7d82 — Wilmington Blue Rocks (@WilmBlueRocks) August 7, 2017 … Continue reading DSB’s Weekly Blue Rocks Recap For The Week Of August 7th-13th