Tyreke Evans wants in at Palestra exhibition


Evans, the Sacramento Kings' guard from Chester, said today that he is hoping to play for Team Philly when it takes on a team put together by Carmelo Anthony on Sept. 25 at the Palestra.

"I would love to play in the game," Evans told the Daily News today at an appearance in Chester. "Why not? What else is there to do."

 Are Iguodala's 76ers days ending?

Ideally, Andre Iguodala should be the kind of player that the region should embrace.

He plays hard, he plays hurt, and he never makes excuses.

 Iguodala was at a doctor's appointment
76ers swingman Andre Iguodala said he did not "skip" his exit interview today at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, he was attending a team doctor's appointment. Iguodala was present for the team meeting and media availability, at which point the individual players were scheduled to meet with coach Doug Collins. Iguodala had a previously scheduled doctor's appointment, as do all players who battle injuries throughout the year. Iguodala suffered both right knee and Achilles tendinitis.

 Inside the Sixers: The time to deal Iguodala is now


If you watched Andre Iguodala in person, you'd see a very talented player playing below his potential. Or if you walked into the locker room after a game and saw a guy hunched over after yet another loss, you'd be nearing the same conclusion: It's time.

For proof, let's read between the lines.

 76ers said to offer Iguodala in a deal for Anthony


The 76ers have contacted the Denver Nuggets about a potential trade for star forward Carmelo Anthony, multiple NBA sources confirmed on Sunday.

The centerpiece of the Sixers' offer is swingman Andre Iguodala, although other players, including expiring contracts and young talent, would be needed to convince the Nuggets to part with their franchise player.

Anthony has only one season left on his contract and has

 Sixers not on course to be able to sign top player in 2011

Reports that the Sixers could have enough money to sign a max-level free agent in 2011 are inaccurate.

While Samuel Dalembert ($12.2 million), Jason Kapono ($6.6 million) and Willie Green ($4 million) would clear $22.8 million from the salary cap next June, but that wouldn't be enough to try to sign an elite player unless they trade a long-term contract for a player whose deal expires next summer or renounce the contracts of Thaddeus Young and Jason Smith.

 76ers close to hiring Collins as coach


The 76ers are a few hours of negotiations away from hiring Doug Collins as their next head coach.

According to multiple sources, Sixers president and general manager Ed Stefanski began the negotiations with Collins' agent, John Langel, on Wednesday afternoon.

One source said it was unlikely the parties would complete a deal before Thursday, but indicated there was "nothing" immediately holding up negotiations.

 76ers said to be favoring Collins
All signs point toward Doug Collins.

The 76ers' coaching search, which is more than a month old and has dwindled to only a handful of candidates, has a distinct front-runner: Collins.

According to multiple sources, Collins is the leading candidate, ahead of former Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson and former Toronto Raptors coach Sam Mitchell, although it's possible that Ed Stefanski, the Sixers' president and general manager, will schedule a second round of interviews.

 Laimbeer, Majerle Added To 76ers' Search


Former Detroit Pistons  star Bill Laimbeer, who won three championships coaching the Detroit Shock of the WNBA and is now an assistant with the Minnesota Timberwolves, is scheduled to interview Sunday for the 76ers' job, according to a source familiar with the situation.

At the same time, the Sixers--again widening their search for a successor to the fired Eddie Jordan--have also scheduled a Monday meeting with Phoenix Suns assistant Dan Majerle.

 John Smallwood: Larry Brown back to the Sixers? It makes sense


IF YOU'RE running the 76ers, it's easy to see why a Larry Brown return would make sense.

The greatest moments in recent franchise history came from 1997-98 to 2002-03, when Brown led the Sixers to the playoffs five times in six seasons, including a trip to the 2001 NBA Finals.

 Larry Brown could be headed back to Philadelphia

 Sixers coach Jordan on way out, sources say

 Sixers' Speights still positive despite second injury of season

 Phil Jasner: Trade deadline rumblings for Sixers

 Inside the Sixers: Ready to pull the trigger on a deal?