Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that Jeff Ruland has been hired as an assistant coach. Ruland's main area of concentration as part of Head Coach Maurice Cheeks' staff will be to work with and help develop the Sixers post players.
"That I am able to add a coach with the experience and credentials of Jeff Ruland to my staff is exciting," Cheeks said. "He'll be an invaluable resource for our players - particularly our big men - and an asset to the organization as a whole."
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Aug 22, 2008 10:07 AM EST
Recently signed center Theo Ratliff is happy to be back with the 76ers and believes that he "still intimidates people" in the NBA, according to Philly Blurbs.
"I'm a lot older," said Ratliff. "I definitely have to take care of myself. I can't go out there no-holds barred anymore like I used to. I can't play 35 minutes a game, but I still feel like I've got a lot of game in me. I can go out on the court and be competitive. I still intimidate people coming into that hoop."
Philadelphia signed the ten-year veteran to a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum of $1.26 million.
"It's a place I hold near and dear to my heart," Ratliff said. "I wasn't very happy to leave under the circumstances when I did. My wife was saying, "Why not go back to Philly?' We met there, got married there, started our life there. I felt it'd be a great opportunity to come here and be a part of the turnaround of the team."
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76ers' center Jason Smith received a second opinion on his injured left knee, and a specialist confirmed the injury, according to The Sports Network.
However, no timetable was set for Smith's return.
He suffered a torn ACL in his left knee earlier this month.
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Sixers Aug 2008 Archive
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Philly Blurbs | Aug 20, 2008
With Andre Iguodala signed to a lucrative extension, point guard Andre Miller could be the next 76er to receive a new deal from the team.
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Press Release | Aug 20, 2008
Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has signed free agent center Theo Ratliff.
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The Philadelphia Daily News | Aug 19, 2008
76ers' head coach Maurice Cheeks is still looking for another assistant coach after the contract of Henry Bibby was not renewed.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Aug 19, 2008
Theo Ratliff has chosen the 76ers from an array of offers he has received and will sign a one-year contract with the team.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer | Aug 18, 2008
The 76ers have reportedly offered veteran center Theo Ratliff a contract worth the league's minimum.
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Press Release | Aug 18, 2008
"Andre is one of the top players in the NBA and he was a key factor in our turnaround last season," said Chairman Ed Snider.
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ESPN | Aug 17, 2008
The Philadelphia 76ers officially re-signed Andre Iguodala to a six year contract believed to be worth $80 million on Sunday.
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East Valley Tribune | Aug 14, 2008
The Phoenix Suns signed forward/center Luis Amundson to a two year, minimum contract on Thursday.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Aug 14, 2008
After Ed Stefanski said on Tuesday that the deal announcement with Andre Iguodala was premature, it appears on Wednesday that an agreement has now been made, keeping Iguodala in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Aug 14, 2008
According to a source, Theo Ratliff had offers from other teams for more money, but that he was very interested in the Sixers.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer | Aug 13, 2008
The Sixers are looking at several options in terms of big men with backup center Jason Smith having torn the ACL in his left knee.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Aug 13, 2008
According to Phil Jasner of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports that forward Andre Iguodala has signed a 6 year, $80 million extension are premature.
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ESPN | Aug 12, 2008
The Philadelphia 76ers and restricted free agent Andre Iguodala have agreed to a six-year, $80 million contract.
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Press Release | Aug 8, 2008
Jason Smith suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during normal basketball activity on Wednesday.
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PhillyBurbs.com | Aug 7, 2008
A source indicated that the Sixers and agent Rob Pelinka are discussing a deal for Andre Iguodala worth more than $70 million over five years.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Aug 7, 2008
The 76ers say they will honor their former home, the Wachovia Spectrum, by playing a regular-season game at the arena.
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The Philadelphia Daily News | Aug 5, 2008
Sixers' General Manager Ed Stefanski admitted on Monday that the team is having continued negotiations with restricted free agent Andre Iguodala.
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Press Release | Aug 4, 2008
Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has re-signed restricted free-agent guard Lou Williams.
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The Philadelphia Daily News | Aug 4, 2008
NBA legend Charles Barkley has taken up boxing as a way to lose some weight.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Aug 1, 2008
A source close to the negotiations has said the 76ers and Andre Iguodala's agent are in a constant dialogue.
