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."

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."

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.

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, according to Philly Blurbs.

Miller has one year and $10 million left on his deal, but he does not currently have an agent.

Philadelphia reportedly wouldn't mind adding a season or two onto his deal.

RealGM Note: Miller was 33rd in season FIC during the 07-08 season and had a Reina Value of +36%, as he 'deserved' to make $12.54 million, but actually made approximately $9.6 million.

Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has signed free agent center Theo Ratliff.  Per team policy, terms of the agreement are not disclosed.

?We are very fortunate to sign a player of Theo?s caliber,? Stefanski said. ?He is a consummate professional, both on the court and off, who will provide us with additional depth in the front court while also serving as a mentor to some of our younger players.?

76ers' head coach Maurice Cheeks is still looking for another assistant coach after the contract of Henry Bibby was not renewed, according to The Philadelphia Daily News.

The team interviewed Jeff Ruland and Steve Mix, both former 76ers, last week. Alton Lister, a former assistant with the Hawks, met with the club, as well.

Theo Ratliff has chosen the Philadelphia 76ers from an array of offers he has received and will sign a one year contract with the team, the Philadelphia Daily News is reporting.

The contract will be for the veterans' minimum.

The 76ers have reportedly offered veteran center Theo Ratliff a contract worth the league's minimum, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Ratliff has averaged 7.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.6 blocks a game during his career.

Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has re-signed restricted free-agent swingman Andre Iguodala.  Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

"Andre is one of the top players in the NBA and he was a key factor in our turnaround last season," said Comcast-Spectacor Chairman Ed Snider. "Keeping him a part of our roster was an important off-season move for us. I'm very excited that he has decided to remain a Philadelphia 76er."

"Ed Stefanski worked very hard this off-season on adding key players to our line-up and keeping our core roster in tact," said Comcast-Spectacor President Peter Luukko. "Keeping Andre as a 76er was important to us, as we want to expand on our successes from last season."

The Philadelphia 76ers officially re-signed Andre Iguodala to a six year contract believed to be worth $80 million on Sunday, according to the Associated Press.  The team will make an official announcement Monday.

Iguodala averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 2.1 steals in 82 games last season.