SI.com (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
The Sixers hastened their post-AI turnaround by getting Elton Brand. But their long-term hopes might actually hinge on another player, says Ian Thomsen.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
This was Las Vegas yesterday morning, where the 76ers were on a bus to an 8:30 shootaround before last night's summer league game against the Los Angeles Lakers.This was Thaddeus Young, the Sixers' prized rookie of last season, speaking on a cell phone with two reporters from the Philadelphia area. Upbeat? Definitely. Realistic? That, too.The Sixers' minicamp and five-game summer schedule...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/13/2008
When the 76ers signed Elton Brand, they not only got a nightly double-double but also a player they hope will be a mentor for a young and talented frontcourt.
With Malice... (Free subscription) | 09/01/2008
... to six games. Brand, Miller, Iguodala and Dalembert will be the mainstays of this team, and expect Thaddeus Young to get increased minutes this year. Brand addresses a weakness Philadelphia had, a strong power forward. Funnily enough, the one thing the Sixers are now missing is the one thing they traded away last season: a quality spot-up shooter. But whilst Kyle Korver now calls...
Depressed Fan (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
... and probably the roster are both set. Starting Lineup: PG: Andre Miller SG: Andre Iguodala SF: Thaddeus Young PF: Elton Brand C: Samuel Dalembert Off the Bench: PG: Lou Williams, Royal Ivey SG: Willie Green, Kareem Rush PF: Marreese Speights, Reggie Evans C: Theo Ratliff It's ironic that the position the Sixers arguably have the most talent at, small forward, is also the position...
Can Danny? (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
1. Boston Celtics The Celtics lost a couple of key reserves but I still don't see any teams that are going to take down a focused Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. 2. Detroit Pistons The Pistons are getting older and they should probably think about revamping their lineup but they are still a very talented team and have some nice young talent coming off the bench. My only concern is...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
... in the NBA's 2007 draft, was training at Grgurich's camp in a group that included Sixers teammates Thaddeus Young and rookie Marreese Speights. Earlier in the summer, Smith, Young and recently re-signed Lou Williams spent time in Atlanta working with shooting instructor Mark Price."Jason was going to the basket, making a normal move and this was a freak thing," said Mark Bartelstein,...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
... than previously thought when he was drafted. It’s kind of like how nothing much was expected of Thaddeus Young last year, but then he was thrown into the fire and showed that he was ready to play. Mo is a guy who comes ready to play. He might take a while to polish his skills, but Dalembert’s been in the league for seven years and still looks a bit too loose on occasion. Speights...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
... the Floor Burn Tournament Team , I naturally had to pick Reggie Evans. As I wild card, I submitted Thaddeus Young. I wanted to submit Kevin Ollie for his professional attitude and willing hustle, but Ollie is now a free agent. We hadn’t signed Ivey when I submitted my picks. Ivey is getting paid to be a card carrying member of this floor burn team. Let’s call it a movement. Evans...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 08/06/2008
... passing judgment on Iguodala based on his past production at the position he is turning over to Thaddeus Young. Also, comparing him to players who are four years older and either at their primes or just past them doesn’t make much sense. What follows are explanations of the reasons not to pay Iguodala his asking price instead of considerations of why he might be deserving of that...
Bullets Forever (Free subscription) | 08/05/2008
Hoops Addict Floor Burn Tournament Over at Hoops Addict , they are holding a Floor Burn Tournament for all those "glue guys" who do intangible dirty deeds on the court. Antonio Daniels was nominated for the Wizards and is going against Thaddeus Young in round one. Other Wizards, such as Songaila, Stevenson, and Butler come to mind as "floor burners," but it seems like AD was the best...
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
... (who may be the most underrated player in the league), center Samuel Dalembert, Williams and Thaddeus Young, and Philadelphia looks like one of the top teams in the East.The Sixers still need an outside shooter. A threat from the perimeter will help open up the low post for Brand. Philadelphia used all of its available salary cap space on its new starting power forward. However, it...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/19/2008
... all-star power forward Elton Brand, centers Samuel Dalembert and Jason Smith, and forwards Thaddeus Young and Reggie Evans.Speights traveled to Las Vegas with the Sixers, playing in five games in the NBA Summer League. The 76ers finished 3-2. Speights averaged 18.2 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in five games. The NBA Summer League continues through tomorrow. But as of yesterday,...
Wizards Insider (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
The main thing I took away from last night's summer league game was this: the 76ers are stacked with young talent. We all know about Thaddeus Young, who worked out for the Wizards prior to last summer's draft, but how about Jason Smith and rookie big man Marreese Speights? Very impressive. As for the Wiz, rookie JaVale McGee had his moments including that spectacular first half...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
... boards. He dropped in 24 of 27 free throws, a benefit of recent sessions he spent with teammates Thaddeus Young and Lou Williams working with shooting instructor Mark Price in Atlanta."It all has to do with confidence, just going out there and playing like I know how to play . . . not second-guessing, doing what feels right to me," Smith said. "It's not really preparation, it's a...
