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Elton Brand Takes Reflective View on Rebuilding in Philadelphia

ORLANDO, Fla. -- As the undisputed No. 1 pick of the 1999 NBA Draft, Elton Brand came into the league with considerably more fanfare than classmates Lamar Odom, Richard Hamilton and Ron Artest, confident that he would exceed them all when they left college together. Now he just envies the other three. The NBA isn't...

Ranking the NBA's Most Improved Player Candidates

Talent is one thing. Work ethic is another. It's a creed that is as true in the NBA as anywhere else, and the Most Improved Player award is often the place to find a young player who has applied both key elements in a most admirable way while becoming a far more relevant member of the league. Unless you're Bobby...

Heat Take Longer Than Expected to Outlast Sixers

MIAMI -- The Miami Heat faced the Philadelphia 76ers for the second time this season on Friday night and it was under similar circumstances as they were looking to bounce back after a tough loss to an elite East team. Given the circumstances of their underwhelming start to the season, the Heat played without much urgency...

Andre Iguodala Doesn't Expect to Be a 76er for Long

MIAMI -- Andre Iguodala has been around long enough to know he might not be around the Philadelphia 76ers much longer. The fit isn't there anymore. He's not good enough to carry a young team just beginning a major rebuilding project -- and probably not patient enough to go through it -- but he's still good enough to have...

Doug Collins Back on Philly's Bench After Missing Time With Concussion

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- 76ers coach Doug Collins was back at practice Friday after missing two preseason games because of symptoms related to a concussion he sustained on Memorial Day. Collins sad after practice that he fainted in a coffee shop on Memorial Day in Phoenix and broke three ribs. He also sustained a concussion...

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05/31/12 The Collins Question Source: Depressed Fan Matt Moore put it well when he wrote, "The Sixers have to be wary of confusing a good run with fortunate circumstance with actual success."
05/30/12 Philadelphia Flynnie: Phillies, 76ers looking for a... Source: The Patriot-News - Harrisburg PA Career opportunities abound at several Philadelphia-area businesses.
05/29/12 PBT: 76ers want to extend Collins' deal Source: Open Mike There was a time in the middle of the season when the Philadelphia 76ers were slumping and the report was the young team had tuned out its old coach Doug Collins.
05/29/12 PBT: 76ers want to extend Collins' deal Source: MSNBC There was a time in the middle of the season when the Philadelphia 76ers were slumping and the report was the young team had tuned out its old coach Doug Collins.
05/28/12 Sixers have work to do Source: The Daily Journal - Vineland NJ Doug Collins started Sundays season-ending press conference by congratulating his team, giving credit to his coaching staff and thanking the fans.

Background on doug collins

Paul Douglas "Doug" Collins (born July 28, 1951) is a retired American basketball player, a former four-time NBA All-Star and currently the head coach of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers.

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