76ERS RUMORS & GOSSIP

SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS

Ex-wife: Iverson abducted his kids

Allen Iverson's ex-wife Tawanna alleged in court documents that the former NBA star has not returned his five children after he took them on a vacation.

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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Allen Iverson Ex-Wife Claims He's Abducted Their Children

Allen Iverson's ex-wife Tawanna Iverson is claiming that the former NBA star has abducted their kids, as she's begging a judge to force him to return the children. According to legal documents filed in court by Tawanna, Allen asked for permission to take their children on a short vacation to Charlotte, NC from May 22nd-May 26th, which Tawanna agreed, but when May 26th came...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

63-year-old Dr. J can still dunk (video)

Here’s a quick little video from a documentary that’s soon to be released, aptly entitled “The Doctor”, showing Julius “Dr. J” Erving still able to get some vertical and dunk a basketball. The video mysteriously cuts off real quick at the end, showing apparently the video’s poster Ryan Kelly’s reflection, via Vine. Hopefully the missing frames aren’t of Julius crumbling...
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8 days ago  |  Discuss

Philadelphia 76ers looking to recover from one of worst trades in NBA history

The Philadelphia 76ers rolled the dice last off-season by giving up several quality assets for Andrew Bynum who missed the entire year due to injury.  With Bynum a free agent this summer, the Sixers enter a critical summer in which they must make up for last off-season’s botched deal. Philadelphia 76ers (34-48 last year) 2012-13 Season Summary: In the biggest backfiring move since...
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9 days ago  |  Discuss
BETTER PAY UP

Iverson's ex wants him locked up

Allen Iverson's ex-wife Tawanna says the NBA star owes her $40,000 in unpaid child support. She wants him thrown in jail if he doesn't pay.

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10 days ago  |  3 Comments

Allen Iverson May Do Jail Time Over Unpaid Child Support

This week, Allen Iverson will go before a judge, who earlier this year called him a horrible parent. If the last court appearance was horrible for the ex-NBA star, then this upcoming appearance in court could be even worst for him, as he's $40,000 behind in child support.When he appeared in court back in January, a judge ripped into Iverson saying, "He [Iverson] does not...
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11 days ago  |  Discuss

Dr. J Says Lakers Trick The Sixers Into Taking Bynum; Claims Celtics are Shady Too

Dr. J thinks the Celtics and Lakers are shady when it comes to trades. Besides David Stern blocking the Chris Paul trade, over the years the Lakers and Celtics have been known to swing trades extremely in their favor. Here is what the Good Doctor had to say about the Andrew Bynum deal. “When you talk to the Lakers, when you talk to the Celtics, when you talk to – well, those...
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13 days ago  |  Discuss

76ers should at least talk to Vinny Del Negro

From Pattison Ave:  "The common train of thought surrounding the current Sixers coaching search is that the team is trying to target a fresh basketball mind, as opposed to an established individual. It is assumed that the Sixers want an assistant of some sort, who is eager to break into the big time, with a set of fresh ideas and the patience to help the Sixers right the ship...
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15 days ago  |  Discuss

What Direction Will Sam Hinkie Take The Sixers?

Categories: 76ers BREAKING NEWS NewsTags: 76ersSam HinkieAre the Sixers close to a head coach yet?  I would hope so. Jeff Hornacek was just hired by the Suns. The Bobcats hired Lakers assistant Steve Clifford and the Bucks are closing in on a new candidate. The next head coach should give us an idea of what direction the Sixers are heading in. If [...](Read more...)
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21 days ago  |  Discuss
ALL EYEZ ON ME

Young responds to suit on Instagram

Sixers guard Nick Young posted a photo of Tupac Shakur with a quote on Instagram to respond to the sexual assault allegations contained in a lawsuit filed against him.

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May 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Report: 76ers’ Nick Young Accused of Drugging, Raping Woman in Lawsuit

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Nick Young has turned into a quality player on the court, averaging more than 10 points a game in three of the last four seasons. However, his life off the court may be becoming tumultuous. Young has been accused of drugging and raping a woman in a lawsuit in 2011, according to TMZ. The woman, who filed her suit as Jane Doe, claims she woke up in Young...
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May 15, 2013  |  Discuss
TROUBLING ALLEGATIONS

Young accused of sexual assault, sued

76ers guard Nick Young faces a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault, sexual battery and false imprisonment after he allegedly drugged a woman in 2011.  

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May 14, 2013  |  Discuss

Julius Erving hopes Sixers move on without Andrew Bynum

The Andrew Bynum experiment has failed miserable in Philadelphia so far, and as the center becomes a free agent this summer, the Philadelphia 76ers must figure out what to do in regards to re-signing the piece they traded so much to attain. Legendary Sixer, Julius Erving, weighs in. “But I think if he’s not here you are going to free up a lot of money and money talks in the NBA...
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April 15, 2013  |  Discuss
BE TRUE TO YOUR SCHOOL

Bynum ripped by his high school

Things have gotten so bad for injured 76ers center Andrew Bynum that his former high school coach and athletic director are taking shots at him.

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March 20, 2013  |  2 Comments
INSIDE SCOOP

Chris Webber breaks down ice cream couple

via YouTube Former FOX football mouth John Madden knew his way around the telestrator, especially whenever there was food involved.  He could circle a turkey leg like no other.  He could be mid-sentence talking about how great Brett Favre’s hair looked that day and if he spotted someone eating a hot dog, it was over. Tuesday on NBA TV, Chris Webber took his turn Madden-style...
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March 19, 2013  |  Discuss
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