Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has waived guard Gordan Giricek.  Per team policy, terms of the agreement are not disclosed.

In 12 games with the Sixers, Giricek averaged 3.1 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 9.2 minutes, while shooting 31.7% (13-47) from the floor.

The Sixers appear to be willing to grant the request of Croatian guard Gordan Giricek and buy out the remainder of his contract, allowing him to become a free agent, the Philadelphia Daily News is reporting.

According to a source, Giricek's most likely destination is Phoenix, depending on what happens with Brent Barry.

Samuel Dalembert expects to play for the 76ers on Wednesday night against the Magic, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

He hasn't practiced all week, but a left quadriceps strain and soreness in his left ankle aren't expected to keep him out of the team's battle against Orlando.

Should Brent Barry choose to return to San Antonio, the Phoenix Suns may turn their attention to Sixers shooter Gordan Giricek, who the Arizona Republic is reporting could be bought out by Saturday.

Reports are trickling in from papers in Philadelphia, Miami, and Indiana that the Sixers, Heat, and Pacers let the deadline pass without making a trade.

Billy King, who is now an analyst for ESPN, revealed a trade he had agreed upon with the Raptors when he was GM of the Sixers.  

The Sixers would have sent Larry Hughes to Toronto for Tracy McGrady and a first round pick.

Stephen A. Smith broke the trade and the Raptors ended up getting cold feet and the deal fell through.

Philadelphia President/General Manager Ed Stefanski said on Wednesday that there are no trades in the works for the 76ers, according to The Philadelphia Daily News.

"There's no deal on the table now that anyone should get excited about and think we're going to make," Stefanski told the Daily News.

The Philadelphia 76ers and head coach Maurice Cheeks have agreed to terms on a contract extension, according to the Associated Press.

"Coach Cheeks has done a very good job of installing an up-tempo brand of basketball that puts this team in a position to succeed on a nightly basis and we are excited about the future under his direction," Sixers president Ed Stefanski told the AP.

Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has agreed in principle to a contract extension with Head Coach Maurice Cheeks.  Per team policy, terms of the agreement are not disclosed.  

"Since my arrival, I have been evaluating every aspect of the organization and I believe that Coach Cheeks deserves a great deal of credit for developing our players, putting them in a position to succeed and showing improvement every day,? Stefanski said. ?Coach Cheeks has done a very good job of installing an up-tempo brand of basketball that puts this team in a position to succeed on a nightly basis and we are excited about the future under his direction.?

Maurice Cheeks is close to agreeing on a contract extension to remain the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers past this season, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

He's currently in the final year of a three-year deal.

Cheeks wouldn't confirm the rumors before the team's loss to the Timberwolves on Tuesday night. "I don't comment on those matters," Cheeks told the Inquirer. "I am just going out there and trying to win a game."