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Lou Williams, Sixers Agree on Deal: Three Down, One to Go
Lou Williams, Sixers Agree on Deal: Three Down, One to Go
The Sixers went into this offseason with four main objectives: 1. Get a low-post power forward, preferably Elton Brand. Check. 2. Re-sign restricted free agent Andre Iguodala. Any day now. 3. Re-sign restricted free agent Lou Williams. Check 4. Sign one or more outside shooters at a low price (Ivey and Rush). Check. The latest objective is the announcement that the Sixers and Lou Williams have agreed on a five-year contract. Terms have not been released. Recently it had been rumored that the ...
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When You Put It That Way...
Philadelphia 76ers Fan Blog — I'm a big fan of lists. I know when I feel like I'm losing focus or perspective, a good list helps me see things well and get back in the groove. The list that David Halpern has made about the Sixers off-season, shows just how good an off-season Ed Stefanski and his crew are having. Two things of note on his list are: 1) He expects the Sixers to re-sign Iguodala at six years and 72 mill, any day now. 2) No mention of a further extension of Mo Cheeks contract as one of the summer time goals.

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