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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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Sixers Trade Former G-League All-Star Shawn Long To Houston Rockets

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Today was an interesting day in basketball with the blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Clippers trading Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets for Sam Dekker, Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams. Breaking: The Clippers are trading Chris Paul to the Rockets for Sam Dekker, Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams. (via The Vertical) pic.twitter.com/XPkS4wEj0M — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 28, 2017 The Chris Paul to the Rockets was not the only trade of the day for the Rockets, who also traded for Philadelphia Sixers center/power forward Shawn Long for a 2018 second-round pick and cash considerations. Philadelphia has traded Shawn Long to Houston for … Continue reading Sixers Trade Former G-League All-Star Shawn Long To Houston Rockets

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Sevens Acquire Three-Time Dunk Champion Nate Robinson

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The Delaware 87ers announced Wednesday that they have acquired NBA veteran and three-time NBA slam dunk champion Nate Robinson. Robinson played ten seasons in the NBA with several teams including  New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans.The 5ft 9 and 180 pound veteran averaged 11 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists,  and 1 steal in his ten years in the NBA. Robinson won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2006,2009 and 2010 as a member of the New York Knicks. The veteran guard recently played for  Hapoel … Continue reading Sevens Acquire Three-Time Dunk Champion Nate Robinson