April 2006 Philadelphia Sixers Wiretap

Four People Sue Iverson For $2.4 Million

Aug 30, 2006 2:34 PM

Allen Iverson, his promotional company, business manager and security team members are facing a lawsuits from four individuals seeking a combined $2.4 million in connection with an assault at a Hampton nightclub last year.

In papers filed late Monday in Hampton Circuit Court, the plaintiffs claimed they were assaulted on July 9, 2005 by members of a security team known as "The Horsemen." The group was hired by Iverson, Gary D. Moore and Crossover Promotions Inc., to provide security for the gathering at Crabbers, the complaints show.

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Iverson's Mom To Own ABA Team In Richmond, Va.

Aug 25, 2006 4:39 PM

Allen Iverson's mom showed her own crossover skills Friday, when the ABA announced she'll have her own team this season.

Ann Iverson will be the majority owner and chairwoman of the American Basketball Association's new team in Richmond, Va.

"Richmond is a great basketball city and will be a great ABA city. We are pleased to be back there," ABA CEO Joe Newman said. "We have a tremendous ownership group, very knowledgeable and experienced and we know that they will do a terrific job."

ESPN

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Lakers' McKie Forms Foundation For Philly Children

Aug 25, 2006 2:16 PM

Lakers guard Aaron McKie has formed a foundation to help the development of Philadelphia-area children.

The AM8 Foundation will hold community activities and family oriented events and outings that will expose children to positive role models, encourage teamwork, reinforce the importance of education and teach respect for others.

"I am Philadelphia through and through," said McKie, a former Temple standout. "That's why this foundation is so important to me. I wanted to find the right way to give back to the city that has been so good to me, and I think that being actively involved in improving opportunities for children and families is the best way to go about it."

Associated Press

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Dajuan Wagner Waiting To Hear Back From Sixers

Aug 23, 2006 8:27 AM

Dajuan Wagner said he tried out with the Sixers last Thursday but hasn't heard from the team yet.

"I'm waiting to hear from them," Wagner said last night after playing in the championship game of the John Rankin-Michael Anderson League at Drexel. "I don't know if my agent [Leon Rose] has heard from them or not. He told me a couple of other [NBA] teams are interested but he didn't say who."

Last night, Game defeated Camden, 138-125 before a sellout crowd at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. Cuttino Mobley (Clippers) led Game with 36 points, followed by Hakim Warrick (Grizzlies), who had 25, and Alvin Williams (Raptors) , who added 16. Rick Brunson (Rockets) dished 12 assists.

Wagner led Camden with 43 points and Terquin Mott had 36.

Philadelphia Daily News

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Sixers Workout Dajuan Wagner

Aug 22, 2006 4:21 AM

Dajuan Wagner had a workout with the 76ers recently at their practice facility at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Courier Post Online is reporting.

The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Wagner is trying to work his way back into the NBA after battling knee injuries and colitis over his three-year career with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Sixers president Billy King confirmed Wagner's workout and said he "looked good."

Courier Post Online

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King Denies Rumored Webber Trade To Knicks

Aug 17, 2006 8:22 PM

Sixers president Billy King has said that a report stating that the 76ers have approached the Knicks to discuss a deal involving Chris Webber wasn't accurate, according to PhillyBurbs.com.

Asked if he contacted New York and others about a trade involving Webber, King said in an e-mail response, ?No, not at all.?

A source close to the situation said that the Knicks initially approached the Sixers, although it seemed unlikely King was interested in Knicks president Isiah Thomas' apparent offer of a package involving Quentin Richardson and Maurice Taylor for the 33-year-old Webber.

Richardson, a swingman who likes to shoot 3-pointers, is set to earn $6.96 million this season, followed by $8.1 million, $8.8 million and a player option for $9.35 million in 2009-10. Taylor, a power forward, is heading into the final year of a deal in which he'll make $9.75 million.

Philly Burbs

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Knicks Made Offer For Webber

Aug 16, 2006 9:25 AM

League sources have told Steve Adamek of the Bergen Record, the 76ers have approached the Knicks about a trade for Chris Webber, but weren't satisfied with Isiah Thomas' offer.

Quentin Richardson, who has $33.8 million over four seasons left on his contract and Maurice Taylor,whose $9.75 million contract expires after this season, were the starting points of the Knicks' offer.

Because of Webber's hefty salary, the Knicks would have to send additional pieces to Philadelphia.

Bergen Record

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Michael Bradley Signs With Bruesa

Aug 10, 2006 11:55 PM

Former Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers forward Michael Bradley has signed with Bruesa of the Spanish League according to Marca, a popular Spanish website.

Marca

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Philadelphia's 4.45M Exception To Expire

Aug 9, 2006 3:27 AM

The 76ers entered the off-season armed with a $4.45 million trade exception, hoping it would help them obtain a player, preferably a tough-minded veteran who could provide a spark and get the team back into playoff contention.

However, as the expiration date of the trade exception arrives today, Sixers president and general manager Billy King is going to allow it to run out without using it. The team acquired the exception from the New Jersey Nets last August in exchange for Marc Jackson.

"There's nobody out there to use it on," King said yesterday. "There is no one out there that makes sense."

That goes double for the Sixers' midlevel exception of $5.215 million, which will be available throughout this season. "There's nobody out there to use that on, either," King said.

Philadelphia Inquirer

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Croce Keeping His Options Open With Sixers

Aug 8, 2006 5:49 PM

Pat Croce says he is not involved with any of the groups interested in buying the 76ers, but that does not mean he wouldn't listen if someone wanted to talk.

Croce, who was president of the Sixers from April 1996 to July 2001, said yesterday in an e-mail response that he was not involved with any party inquiring into the possible sale of the team, nor did he plan to contact anyone.

"I'm pretty busy with my projects," he said, "and so, no, I wouldn't contact any of the potential ownership groups.

"But, on the flip side, you know that I always return all of my phone calls."

Philadelphia Inquirer

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Steven Smith Has His Suitors Abroad, But Seeks NBA

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Sixers Hold Sale Negotiations With At Least Two Parties

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