The 76ers agreed to terms today with restricted free agent guard Louis Williams on a 5-year contract.
Additional terms of the deal were not immediately known.
"It's a good deal for Louis," Merle Scott, Williams' agent, told the Daily News. "It gives him a chance to grow with a team that's building and allows him to stay with the team he came into the league with."The 76ers agreed to terms today with restricted free agent guard Louis Williams on a 5-year contract.
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Jul 31, 2008 10:02 AM EST
The Cleveland Cavaliers have had discussions with restricted Sixer Louis Williams, the Philadelphia Daily News is reporting.
According to the report, some of the Cavs' interest in Williams is a result of contentious negotiations with guard Delonte West.
Moscow Dynamo apparently did make inquiries about West, the former star at Saint Joseph's, but he has no interest in playing in Russia.
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Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has signed free agent guard Kareem Rush. Per team policy, terms of the agreement are not disclosed.
"As we continue to build our team, we're fortunate that we were able to sign a player as talented as Kareem Rush," Stefanski said. "We feel his abilities on both ends of the floor and his range as a three-point shooter will be assets to us this season."
In five NBA seasons, Rush (6-6/215) has appeared in 314 games with 77 starts, averaging 6.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 18.1 minutes per game while shooting 40.2% from the floor, 36.0% from 3-point range and 69.8% from the line. Rush has also played a total of 31 playoff games, averaging 3.6 points while shooting 39.3% from 3-point range.
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Sixers Jul 2008 Archive
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Jul 29, 2008
A source close to Andre Iguodala said the Sixers and Iguodala's agent were "in a dialogue to reach a deal."
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Jul 28, 2008
Philadelphia has agreed to terms with free agent guard Kareem Rush.
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Press Release | Jul 28, 2008
Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has signed free agent guard Royal Ivey.
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USA Today | Jul 28, 2008
Elton Brand listed out some of the reasons why he decided to choose Philadelphia over remaining with the Los Angeles Clippers this summer.
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Sports Illustrated | Jul 26, 2008
Despite nothing being imminent in terms of an agreement, the Charlotte Bobcats remain confident that they can retain starter Emeka Okafor.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 24, 2008
The Sixers have reached an agreement with former Milwaukee guard Royal Ivey.
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ESPN | Jul 20, 2008
The Golden State Warriors are intrigued about the idea of signing Sixers guard Louis Williams to an offer sheet.
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The Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 19, 2008
Sixers' point guard Andre Miller is very excited about the acquistion of Elton Brand.
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NBA.com | Jul 18, 2008
Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has signed rookie Marreese Speights, the 16th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 17, 2008
Sixers' center Samuel Dalembert is no longer a member of the Canadian national team, and it is unclear if he was kicked off the team or left on his own terms.
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The Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 17, 2008
Sixers' General Manager Ed Stefanski has begun serious negotiations with restricted free agent Andre Iguodala in an effort to re-sign him.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 14, 2008
Philadelphia was able to steal Elton Brand from the L.A. Clippers. Will the Clippers now attempt to take Andre Iguodala away from the Sixers?
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The Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 12, 2008
Herbert Hill, a rookie for the 76ers that missed all of last season because of two knee surgeries, was arrested and charged with DUI early Thursday morning.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 11, 2008
According to Coach Mike Dunleavy, the Clippers had a verbal commitment from Brand that he would sign a five year, $70 million contract to remain with the team, only for Brand to then commit to Philadelphia.
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The Los Angeles Daily News | Jul 10, 2008
Clippers' Head Coach Mike Dunleavy doesn't know what possessed Elton Brand to leave the team for the 76ers unexpectedly.
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The Los Angeles Times | Jul 10, 2008
Elton Brand reportedly sent a number of text messages to members of the Clippers regarding his excitement about the upcoming NBA season prior to leaving the team for the 76ers.
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L.A. Times | Jul 10, 2008
With Elton Brand now officially a member of the Sixers, the Clippers have turned to Atlanta restricted free agent Josh Smith to replace the void and team up with Baron Davis.
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Sports Illustrated | Jul 9, 2008
The Sixers sent swingman Rodney Carney, veteran center Calvin Booth, a protected first-round draft pick, and cash to Minnesota for a conditional second-round draft pick.
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USA Today | Jul 9, 2008
Guard Baron Davis will honor his agreement with the Los Angeles Clippers despite Elton Brand signing with Philadelphia.
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Press Release | Jul 9, 2008
Philadelphia 76ers' President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has signed unrestricted free agent forward Elton Brand.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jul 9, 2008
The Philadelphia 76ers will announce the Elton Brand signing at 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday.
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Press Release | Jul 9, 2008
The Sixers have traded Calvin Booth, Rodney Carney, cash considerations, and the rights to a conditional first-round pick received from Utah to the Timberwolves.
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ESPN | Jul 8, 2008
A number of NBA front office sources have revealed that the 76ers have won the Elton Brand sweepstakes.
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L.A. Times | Jul 8, 2008
In order for the Clippers to sign Baron Davis to the agreed contract, the team had to renounce their bird rights to Elton Brand.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Jul 8, 2008
Philadelphia is close to a deal which would send Rodney Carney and a future first round pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a trade designed to free more cap space.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Jul 8, 2008
The Clippers do not have any plans to alter their verbal agreement with Baron Davis in order to sign Elton Brand for a sixth season.
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ESPN | Jul 8, 2008
Sources suggest that the Sixers have a better opportunity to lure Elton Brand away from the Clippers than Golden State.
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PhillyBurbs.com | Jul 7, 2008
The Sixers will likely offer Josh Smith a five-year, $67 million contract.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 5, 2008
The Sixers are interested in several restricted free agents.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Jul 4, 2008
Josh Smith left Philadelphia impressed with the organization and the presentation designed to try to lure him to the Sixers, but he also left without an offer.
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Los Angeles Times | Jul 3, 2008
The Sixers are expected to enter the Elton Brand sweepstakes.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 2, 2008
Philadelphia will meet with restricted free agent Josh Smith today in an effort to lure him to the Sixers.
