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Philiadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young slams home a dunk against the Toronto Raptors during first-half NBA preseason action in Toronto on Sunday, Oct.

In other words, they had to wait their turn. Last season, however, his eyes were opened a bit by the play of Thaddeus Young, and that might work to the benefit of this year's rookie, Marreese Speights.

It's already Day 4 here in State College. It's freezing today, not even 55 degrees.

How did head coach Maurice Cheeks categorize his team's first scrimmage? "Execution was bad," Cheeks said.

When NBA teams hold training camp it's a given that there will be a few players on the roster who don't figure in the team's plans.

Andre Iguodala knifed through the defense and elevated toward the rim, rising for what looked to be a layup.

The 76ers had a busy and high-profile offseason. It began with the stunning acquisition of forward Elton Brand, a signing that had fans buzzing about the Sixers for the first time in years.

Thanks to the addition of Brand, Iguodala and the Sixers are now one of the elite teams in the East.

Here's the update on Jason Smith: "Smith, the 76ers' second-year big man, underwent successful reconstructive surgery yesterday to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament on his left knee, the Sixers ...

Ed Stefanski keeps adding experienced players to the 76ers' roster. The latest is forward Donyell Marshall, who the Sixers signed to a guaranteed deal for the 10-year veterans' minimum of $1.26 million.

The wait is just about over. A league source has confirmed that the 76ers and their restricted free agent Andre Iguodala are very close to reaching an agreement that could be worth about $80 million over six ...

Everything seemed to be going Jason Smith's way. The 76ers' power forward/center had a strong performance in the Las Vegas Summer League, and he was gaining confidence this week at Tim Grgurich's camp for NBA ...

Jason Smith's second season with the 76ers is likely already over. That became a real possibility Wednesday, when the 7-foot forward/center went down with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee ...

With the official signing of Lou Williams yesterday, the Sixers' roster sits at 11.

Want to know why the 76ers are so excited about the future? Meet Thaddeus Young .

Want to know why the 76ers are so excited about the future? Meet Thaddeus Young .

Marreese Speights, taken by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 16th overall pick in June's NBA Draft, signed with the team on Friday.

Thaddeus Young has changed role this summer, and he's enjoying his new status as a veteran NBA player.

Power forward Elton Brand signed Wednesday with the 76ers, giving them the low post presence they have needed.

By John Hollinger ESPN Insider Rocky Widner/NBAE/Getty Images The 76ers have been waiting for a force like Elton Brand to show up.