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Derek Bodner

  • joined Nov 28, 2009
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SBNation Philly & LibertyBallers editor, college basketball scout for DraftExpress.com, NBAPlaybook.com writer.

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Hinkie Looks To Bridge Analytic Divide

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The bridge between those who value advaned statistis and those who value traditional statistics is not all that wide. Sam Hinkie talks about how he uses advanced statistics.

What Exactly Makes One An "Analytic"? The Hiring Of Sam Hinkie

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The 76ers hiring of Sam Hinkie has some of the more traditional minded basketball fans in frenzy. A look at what being an "analytic" means and what it doesn't.

Sam Hinkie Hire Brings 76ers Ownershp Group Into Focus

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A source has told Liberty Ballers that the decision to pursue Sam Hinkie as the 76ers next president was made solely by Joshua Harris. With the recent comments by Harris, followed by the news of the Hinkie hire, exactly who is running the 76ers ship

Toot It Or Boot It: Charles Jenkins

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In this segment of the "toot it or boot it" series, we take a look at whether the 76ers should look to bring back Charles Jenkins.

Tony DiLeo searches for coach while Sixers search for GM?

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Tony DiLeo, whose contract expires later this summer, is reportedly leading the search for the 76ers next coach. But are the Sixers starting the search for Tony DiLeo's replacement? A CBSSports report indicates this to be the case.

Sixers to interview Mike Malone, Jeff Hornacek

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According to a Yahoo! Sports report, the 76ers have received permission to interview Mike Malone and Jeff Hornacek to fill their head coaching vacancy. The process could begin as early as next week.

Sixers To Announce D-League Acquisition Tomorrow

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The 76ers appear ready to announce the acquisition of a D-League team at a news conference tomorrow.

Toot It or Boot it: Thaddeus Young

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In the third part of the Liberty Ballers "Toot It or Boot It" series, we take a look at the future of Thadeus Young.

Should We Trust The 76ers Ownership Group?

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Lost in the wake of Doug Collins departure last week were the comments made by 76ers majority owner Joshua Harris. Should 76ers fans have confidence in the teams ownership group?

76ers vs Cavs Interviews - Julius Erving and Jrue Holiday

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Interviews with Julius Erving and Jrue Holiday during last nights 91-77 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Erving talked both about his own 1983 and the current team, including what he thought about the Doug Collins situation.

With Doug Collins Gone, 76ers More Likely To Rebuild? Maybe Not

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With Doug Collins reportedly stepping down, are the 76ers now more likely to rebuild? That all depends on the ownership group.

Time To Sit Jrue Holiday?

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Holiday, who has struggled mightily over the last few weeks of the season, has admitted multiple times that he is fatigued. With 4 games left in the season, should the 76ers shut Jrue Holiday down?

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76ers vs Hawks post game interviews

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Thaddeus Young (28 points, 8 rebounds) and Jrue Holiday discuss the 76ers 124-101 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at the Wells Fargo Center (March 10th, 2013).

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76ers vs Bobcats post game press conferences

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Post game press conferences with Spencer Hawes, Jrue Holiday, and Evan Turner after the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 100-92 at the Wells Fargo Center. Evan Turner led the way with 22 points and 7 rebounds in the win. (March 30th, 2013)

Report: 76ers To Sign Justin Holiday

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The 76ers are going to sign forward Justin Holiday, the brother of all-star point guard Jrue Holiday. Justin Holiday had been playing for the Idaho Stampedge, where he averaged 17 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

76ers Fans Sweet 16 Viewing Guide - Friday

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A viewing guide for Friday's Sweet 16 action, from the perspective of a 76ers fan interested in the NBA draft

The Great Tanking Debate - Should The 76ers Be Losing?

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Are you rooting for the 76ers to lose? Will the draft help the 76ers build a contender? We explore answers to those questions here.

76ers Fans Sweet 16 Viewing Guide - Thursday

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A viewing guide for Thursday's Sweet 16 action, from the perspective of a 76ers fan interested in the NBA draft.

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76ers vs Bucks post game interviews

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Post game interviews with Thaddeus Young, Spencer Hawes, and Damien Wilkins after the 76ers beat the Bucks 100-92 at the Wells Fargo Center

Round of 32 Draft Viewing Guide - Sunday

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A look at who I'm watching during Sunday's slate of NCAA tournament games

Draft Prospects To Watch In Round Of 32 - Part 1

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With the NCAA tournament in full swing, who should 76ers fans

76ers Win Game - Lose Bynum, Hope

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The 76ers were able to hang on and win a nail-biter against the Portland Trailblazers 101-100 The 76ers officially announced during half time that Andrew Bynum would have season ending arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees.

76ers hold off Blazers immediate reaction thread

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The 76ers, who were up 6 to start the 4th quarter, held on to defeat the Blazers. During the game, the Sixers announced that Andrew Bynum would miss the remainder of the season with surgery on both knees.

76ers Down Pacers Behind Historic Performance From Hawes

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The 76ers, led by a near-historic performance from center Spencer Hawes, took control of the game late, beating the Pacers 98-91 at the Wells Fargo Center. Hawes led the way with 18 points, 16 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 blocked shots.

76ers win (what?!) immediate reaction thread

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The 76ers jumped all over the Pacers in the 4th quarter, starting the quarter off with a 19-4 run, and ended up winning 98-91. Spencer Hawes led the way with 18 points, 16 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 blocked shots.

76ers Nearly Pull Off Improbable - Fall to Heat 98-94

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The 76ers erased a 9 point 4th quarter deficit to take a lead late in the game against the Heat, who had won 19 straight games coming into their game against the 76ers. The 76ers struggled to execute down the stretch and fell to the Heat 98-94.

Sixers come close, fall 98-94 immediate reaction thread

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The 76ers nearly stopped the Miami Heat's winning streak, but fell late in the fourth quarter. Jrue Holiday and Thaddeus Young led the way.

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76ers vs Heat Game Thread: When Two Streaks Collide

LeBron James and the Heat come into the Wells Fargo Center trying to extend their winning streak to 20 games. Philadelphia has not won a regular season game against the Miami Heat since LeBron James took his t

Spencer Hawes - The Frustrating Big Man

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Spencer Hawes led the 76ers with 24 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and is now averaging 14.7 points and 9.2 rebounds over his past 6 games. Sustainable? Not likely.

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76ers vs Nets post game interviews

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Post game interviews with Spencer Hawes, Damien Wilkins and Dorell Wright after the 76ers defeated the Nets 106-97 at the Wells Fargo Center. Spencer Hawes led the way with 24 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 blocked shots. Damien Wilkins started and added 13 points in 35 minutes, and Dorell Wright added 15 points off the bench. (March 11th, 2013)

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