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Hooped Up: Philadelphia 76ers 08-09 Season Preview

Hooped Up | October 24, 2008

A team-by-team preview of all 30 NBA teams heading into the 2008 - 2009 season, Hooped Up style.

Philadelphia 76ers
Talk about heading in the right direction! The 76ers snuck up on everybody last season and found themselves in the playoffs to everybody’s surprise. The backcourt once again looks solid with Andre Miller running the show and Andre Iguodala ready for that next level. Elton Brand is ready to mix it up after a full year on the shelf and Sam Dalembert with help from Theo Ratliff should evolve into a league feared defender.

But are things as good as they look on paper?

Projected Starters: PG - Andre Miller / SG - Andre Iguodala / SF - Thaddeus Young / PF - Elton Brand / C - Sam Dalembert

Additions: Elton Brand, Royal Ivey, Kareem Rush, Theo Ratliff, Donyell Marshall, Jared Reiner, Antywane Robinson, Marreese Speights

Losses: Rodney Carney, Calvin Booth, Louis Amundson, Shavlik Randolph

Projected Wins: 48+

Team Theme Song: AZ - The Come Up
The 76ers dun came up in the East and can’t surprise anybody this season.

Overall
After a small mommy make over, the 76ers are in the eastern conference conversation again. Thaddeus Young looks like an emerging player and veterans Donyell Marshall, Theo Ratliff and Reggie Evans sure up any front line. The 76ers look ready for a second round appearance and if they can catch somebody slipping they’ll go further. This is one of my girlfriends favorite teams in the East, so one half of this household is very excited about the upcoming season.

The glory days are back in the City of Brotherly Love and we ain’t talking about the Phillies.

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Brand New Place, Brand New Start

Hooped Up | September 25, 2008

After signing with the Philadelphia 76ers as a free-agent this summer. Elton Brand is ready to help repeat the success the young 76ers ended the season with, that lead to a playoff birth.

“Elton Brand’s face is plastered around Philadelphia, from print and Web ads to billboards to the side of busses where he smiles at drivers while they’re stuck in rush hour traffic.

It’s hard to travel around the city and not be struck by the welcoming image of the 76ers’ $80 million blockbuster free-agent acquisition.

Much like the ads, Brand and the Philadelphia 76ers won’t sneak up on the NBA this year.

“I think we did sneak up on some teams for a little stretch,” coach Maurice Cheeks said. “But at a certain point, they knew we were coming.”

The team that shook off an abysmal start last season thanks to a fun and fast-breaking style that propelled it into the postseason has a new roster, new star and new attitude. The Sixers expect to win.”

USA Today

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Top 5: Most To Prove In 08 -09

Hooped Up | July 23, 2008

A lot of players will have much to prove next season but, these players have just that much more to prove.

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Categories: Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers
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Elton Brand Signs With 76ers

Hooped Up | July 9, 2008

If you are Baron Davis you probably threw up and shallowed a tiny bit, after hearing Elton Brand has verbally agreed to move on over (and up) to the Philadelphia 76ers. This could be a very long year for Baron Davis all of a sudden. All of a sudden the East is getting some swag back finally!

Elton Brand has reached a verbal agreement to sign a multiyear contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to an NBA source who requested anonymity because he is not authorized to speak on player movements. The deal is believed to be in the $80-million range and expected to span five years.

LA Times

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Warriors Offer Brand $90 Million Deal

Hooped Up | July 2, 2008

The Clippers lured away the Warriors best player.

Now Golden State is hoping to return the favor.

Flush with cap space after Davis’ sudden exit, the Warriors have offered free agent Elton Brand a five-year deal worth between $85 and $90 million, according to league source.

Brand, like Davis, opted out of the final year of his contract just before Monday’s deadline, giving up a guaranteed $16.4 million for next season

SF Gate

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Brand and Maggette Opt Out

Hooped Up | July 1, 2008

Elton Brand and Corey Maggette have told the Los Angeles Clippers they will opt of the final year of their contracts and become free agents.

“We have been notified by Elton Brand and Corey Maggette of each player’s decision to opt out of his respective contract,” Clippers president Andy Roeser said Monday in a statement. “On Monday night, when NBA rules permit, we will be aggressive in contacting them to address our interest in having them remain with the Clippers. We will also be active in contacting other free agents in whom we have interest.”

USA Today