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Jason Kapono Eager to Bounce Back After Trying Season

SAN FRANCISCO -- Matt Barnes was the main event at Kezar Pavilion on Wednesday night, when the soon-to-be Lakers small forward's "Dream Team" won the Pro-Am championship against a cast of lesser characters. Barnes brought his fire as always -- and thankfully, didn't slap any opposing assistant coaches like he had two days...

Former Nets GM Rod Thorn to Be Named 76ers Team President

Former New Jersey Nets general manager Rod Thorn will be named Philadelphia 76ers team president. Thorn confirmed a Yahoo! Sports report to FanHouse on Wednesday evening, making it even more clear that his curious departure from the Nets in late June had nothing to do with any desire to stop working. A formal announcement...

Even Sixers Couldn't Mess This One Up

PHILADELPHIA -- Sometimes there really is no decision. The universe makes it for you. The fork in the road is really a butter knife, the other way blocked off by a hooded shadow carrying a sickle and a danger sign. In draftspeak, it means no torturous deliberation. In draftspeak, the sign reads: THAT GUY, DUMMY. Evan...

Quin Snyder Joins 76ers as Head of Player Development

Quin Snyder has been an institution in Austin for the NBA D-League Toros, taking over as head coach following Dennis Johnson's tragic passing in 2007 and leading the team to prominence at the top of the D-League. He found redemption in Austin, getting past the pain of a college career that ended in scandal even though...

76ers, Collins Reportedly Agree to Terms

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to terms with TV analyst Doug Collins to become their new coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not been made public. The person said the official...

Background on Ed Stefanski

Edward Stefanski is the Executive Vice-President of Basketball Operations for the Toronto Raptors. He was the General Manager for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA, serving from 2007 to 2011, when he was dismissed by the new 76ers ownership led by Josh Harris on October 18. He previously served as the General Manager for the New Jersey Nets.

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